Search: confidante
Why: Bea Arthur died. She was a pal and a confidante.
Answer: Both!
confidant = a close friend or associate to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed
confidante = a woman to whom secrets are confided or with whom private matters and problems are discussed
Source: Dictionary.com
The More You Know: They are pronounced the same, like fiancé and fiancée. Also,
