How is Hollywood mourning Betty White?
by Ana Walia | Mon, 03 Jan 2022 20:38:20 GMT
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Betty White, who is known as one of the pioneers of early television with a career span of seven decades, passed away on December 31st, 2021 at the age of 99. She was gearing up to celebrate her 100th birthday on January 17th, 2022.

Betty’s close friend and agent, Jeff Witjas, said in a statement to People, "Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever. I 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 beloved husband, Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again. Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home early this morning. "

Following the news of Betty’s passing away, the celebrities shared their tributes and fondest memories of the actress and comedian to remember her.

Actor Ryan Reynolds, who had developed a relationship with the actress over the years, shared, "The world looks different now. She was great at defying expectations. She managed to grow very old and, somehow, not old enough. We'll miss you, Betty. "

Ellen DeGeneres also took to her Twitter to share her tribute and wrote, "What an exceptional life. I'm grateful for every second I got to spend with Betty White. Sending love to her family, friends, and all of us."

Actor George Takei wrote, "Our national treasure, Betty White, has passed away just before her 100th birthday. Our Sue Ann Nivens, our beloved Rose Nylund, has joined the heavens to delight the stars with her inimitable style, humor, and charm. A great loss to us all. We shall miss her dearly. "

Betty White’s co-star Valerie Bertinelli shared, "Rest in peace, sweet Betty. My God, how bright heaven must be right now. "

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden also shared their condolences and called the death a shame, adding that Betty White was a lovely lady. Dr. Jill Biden said, "Who didn't love Betty White? We're so sad about her death. " The official Twitter handle of POTUS tweeted, "Betty White brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans. She's a cultural icon who will be sorely missed. Jill and I are thinking of her family and all those who loved her this New Year's Eve. "

Dionne Warwick wrote, "Another brilliant talent has made her transition. I had the pleasure of getting to know Betty White and sharing a few giggles with her. May she rest in well-earned peace. "

Actress Halle Berry shared a picture of the late actress with one of her five Emmy awards and wrote, "Thank you for being a friend, Betty! Your incredible legacy lives on forever. You set the standard for so many to follow. May you rest in eternal peace, our forever golden girl."

Actress Diane Kruger also posted a picture of the late actress and wrote in the caption that the comedian was supposed to live forever, along with adding, "Thank you for the joy you brought. I love you forever. "

Actor Don Cheadle, who starred alongside the late actress in the TV sitcom "The Golden Palace," said, "Betty was the best of the best." When we were shooting scenes together, it was difficult for the (director of photography) to get the lighting right between my chocolate and Betty's white! She was either a ghost or I was the shadow. I came on set one day and Betty had darkened her makeup and hair a bit. " Don Cheadle also shared a rare picture of the two and added more to his tweet, "An attempt to accommodate for it." Nobody asked her to do it. And that's just one small example of her overflowing generosity. My dogs thank her too. She gave us our veterinarian recommendation, who we still see to this day. She was the goldenest of them all and will be forever missed. "

Former first lady Michelle Obama also took to her social media to pay tribute to Betty White, as she wrote, "Betty White broke barriers, defied expectations, served her country, and pushed us all to laugh. She was also an animal lover and activist, and Bo loved spending time with her. There was no one quite like her, and Barack and I join so many who will miss the joy she brought to the world. I know our Bo is looking forward to seeing her up in heaven. " In the picture shared by Michelle Obama, Betty can be seen with the Obama family dog, Bo.

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Saturday Night Live paid tribute to the actress and comedian Betty White by re-airing the Mother’s Day show Betty White hosted on May 8th, 2010, which featured music mogul Jay-Z as the musical guest. Betty’s opening monologue said, "I just can't believe that I'm hosting 'Saturday Night Live. Many of you know that I'm 88 and a half years old, so it's great to be here for a number of reasons". 

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During CNN’s New Year’s Eve special, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen raised their glasses to honor the actress and comedian Betty White before stating out her various achievements and clips of her younger days and saying, "First, we need to pay tribute to the great Betty White, who passed away today." What an incredible, incredible person. What an incredible life. We're going to raise our first shot of tequila... This is in honor of Betty White. A life well lived Cheers."

GLAAD’s Head of Talent, Anthony Allen Ramos, said, "Betty White was an icon in the entertainment industry and a true ‘friend’ to the LGBTQ community. Her character Rose on The Golden Girls was instrumental in drawing mainstream attention to LGBTQ issues on television, namely an episode that raised awareness about HIV in 1990. Throughout the rest of her career, White used her platform to advocate for many issues affecting the LGBTQ community, including marriage equality and supporting at-risk queer youth."

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