‘Golden Girls’ star, Betty White dies of a stroke the morning of New Years Eve
CALIFORNIA (KION-TV / AP) UPDATE Jan. 10, 2022 5:40 p.m. Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at age 99, according to her death certificate.
The Los Angeles County certificate obtained Monday by The Associated Press lists White’s cause of death as a cerebrovascular accident, the medical term for a stroke, on Dec. 25. The cause of death was provided by White’s doctor, as is typical in such cases.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Golden Girl actress, Betty White died in her home at the age of 99, People magazine confirms.
"Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," Betty White's agent, Jeff Witjas told People Magazine in a statement.
In an interview with People Magazine earlier this month, White shared her excitement to turn 100 on Jan. 17, 2022.
"I'm so lucky to be in such good health and feel so good at this age," White said in the interview.
Betty White, The Golden Girls and Hot in Cleveland Star, Dead at 99 https://t.co/zIOzrr1LGQ
— People (@people) December 31, 2021
White is famously known for her role as Rose Nylund in the 80's sitcom, "Golden Girls," but she's appeared in several TV series and movies over the years from "The Mary Taylor Moore Show" to "Hot in Cleveland."
She also drew laughs in the 2009 comedy “The Proposal” and the horror spoof “Lake Placid.” By popular demand, she hosted “Saturday Night Live” in 2011. White once said her character Sue Ann Nivens in “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” could be “icky-sweet” but was “really a piranha type.” That role brought her two Emmys.
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On Jan. 17 her movie "Betty White: 100 Years Young — A Birthday Celebration" was expected to premiere. The movie follows White behind-the-scenes on sets, working with her office staff, entertaining at home and was going to include her actual birthday party.
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On her 90th birthday, Monterey Bay Aquarium thanked White for her support in creating programs to help ocean conservation. "On behalf of all ocean animals, and especially California’s threatened sea otters, we offer her our deepest gratitude on this memorable day," the aquarium said.
Monterey Bay Aquarium's Executive Director, Julie Packard said she was honored to have known White through her support of their Sea Otter Program.
"She was an inspiring friend to both people and animals through her joyful and generous spirit. She was keenly interested in the scientific research needed to ensure healthy lives for animals in our homes and in the wild," Packard said. "All of us at the Aquarium are deeply grateful for her generous support and friendship over so many years.”
Thank you Betty for your boundless passion for wildlife and your support of our mission of ocean conservation. We look forward to continuing your legacy of compassionate care for our living planet—we’re grateful to have been a part of your wonderful life. #ThankYouForBeingAFriend pic.twitter.com/NQiK32TdRR
— Monterey Bay Aquarium (@MontereyAq) December 31, 2021
