Betty White, ‘The First Lady of Television,’ dies at 99
Betty White, the legendary “Golden Girls” star was known for her decades-long career in television, died Friday at 99. From White’s very first television series, “Life With Elizabeth,” there has hardly been a time when she has not been a regular presence in America’s homes. She was set to celebrate her 100th birthday and had big plans to do so, inviting fans to mark the milestone with “Betty White: 100 Years Young — a Birthday Celebration.” Fathom Events confirmed the film will still play in almost 900 movie theaters nationwide at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Jan. 17 as planned.
Celebrities and fans alike shared their grief at the passing of the Hollywood legend. “The world looks different now. She was great at defying expectation,” former co-star Ryan Reynolds said. “She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough.” Her agent and friend Jeff Witjas said White was one of the most special people he knew. “”Betty has had a fantastic life and career,” Witjas said. “… She is now reunited with (her husband) Allen Ludden.”
