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Hollywood Bids Farwell to Legendary Actress Betty White

Nina S — Mon, 03 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Betty White, the Hollywood legend often referred to as “the first lady of television”, died weeks before her 100th birthday. Many Hollywood superstars bid farewell to the Emmy-winning icon on social media and looked back at the amazing moments they shared together.

White passed away at the age of 99 at her home in Los Angeles. Her agent Jeff Witjas released an official statement announcing her passing to PEOPLE, saying he thought she would live forever even though she was almost 100.

“We will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again,” said Witjas.

After a successful career as a game show host, White got her big break during the 70s, while starring on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. She cemented her status as a TV legend with the role on Golden Girls and made a comeback with Hot in Cleveland during the 2010s.

White’s death made the headlines on New Year’s Eve, and many Hollywood superstars took a break from celebrating the holidays to bid her farewell. Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock, Reese Witherspoon, Viola Davis, and Robert Redford are some of the stars who shared touching stories about White and sent condolences to her loved ones.

We are heartbroken over the death of Betty White, who died today at 99. We have lost a truly magnificent performer and humanitarian. White was the 46th recipient of the SAG Life Achievement award, given for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment, in 2009. pic.twitter.com/ohWdQVVC5h
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) December 31, 2021

The world looks different now. She was great at defying expectation. She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough. We’ll miss you, Betty. Now you know the secret. pic.twitter.com/uevwerjobS
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) December 31, 2021

RIP Betty White! Man did I think you would live forever. You blew a huge hole in this world that will inspire generations. Rest in glorious peace….you’ve earned your wings https://t.co/7wpeLHgySy
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) December 31, 2021

So sad to hear about Betty White passing. I loved watching her characters that brought so much joy. Thank you, Betty, for making us all laugh! https://t.co/iOkmHLrW21
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) December 31, 2021

I Watched Her on her first TV Show “Life With Elizabeth”When I Was 7 Yrs Old.When She Did S&C I Got a Chance To Tell Her. I Was Embarrassed cause tears came to my eyes.She put her arms around me, & I Felt 7 again.
Some Ppl Are Called ICONS,
BETTY IS A TRUE ICON.
— Cher (@cher) December 31, 2021

Oh Dear Lord. Heaven just got a new superstar to celebrate with tonight! An icon, a legend, a trailblazer, a badass, and a ray of sunshine who gifted us creative genius, joy and laughter for 99 years. Thank you for your bold and generous spirit. Rest In Peace #BettyWhite pic.twitter.com/ng2gHB8K5K
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) December 31, 2021

1) Betty White. Where do I begin? I’ve known her long, but I think the first time I met her was when she was a guest star on Suddenly Susan in the late 90s. Everyone was very excited she was on the show. I had accidentally parked in her parking spot that day. She walks in…
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 31, 2021

Man, 2021, you just couldn’t slip out without one more punch in the face, could you? So sad to hear comedy legend Betty White has passed. It’s hard to imagine a world without her. It’ll be a much less funny place, that’s for sure. RIP Genius Betty. https://t.co/7oFn6q5jWI
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) December 31, 2021

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