TAMPA (WFLA) — Betty White has died, bringing an end to an entertainment legacy that’s lasted over decades of television history.
The news was confirmed by White’s agent and close friend Jeff Witjas, saying that he would miss her terribly. White died 18 days before her 100th birthday on Jan. 17.
Numerous celebrities took to Twitter to commemorate White’s impact while entertaining the world as Sue Ann Nivens, Rose Nylund, or one of her many other roles.
Our national treasure, Betty White, has passed 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.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 31, 2021
😩 NOT BETTY WHITE 😩
— michelle visage (@michellevisage) December 31, 2021
What an exceptional life.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 31, 2021
I’m grateful for every second I got to spend with Betty White.
Sending love to her family, friends and all of us.
Betty White. Oh noooooooo. I grew up watching and being delighted by her. She was playful and daring and smart. We all knew this day would come but it doesn’t take away the feeling of loss. A national treasure, indeed. Fly with the Angels. ❤️
— Debra Messing✍🏻 (@DebraMessing) 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
Q. ‘What haven’t you done in the business that you’ve always wanted to do?’
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) December 31, 2021
A. ‘Robert Redford.’
RIP Betty White – the funniest woman I’ve ever met. pic.twitter.com/P2SZkGImfZ
What an incredible life… RIP Betty White#Legend #Icon #BettyWhite pic.twitter.com/ffqElfPBUC
— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) December 31, 2021
Tonight we will raise MANY glasses to the WONDERFUL legacy of Betty White!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) December 31, 2021
Saddened to hear that @BettyMWhite has passed. I loved her comedic wit and endearing charm. She definitely was a sweetheart to the world and a gift to the entertainment world. 😔
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 31, 2021
Betty White : I is very hard to absorb you are not here anymore.. But the memories of your deLIGHT
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) December 31, 2021
are ..Thank you for yur humor , your warmth and your activism ..
Rest now and say Hi to Bill
I was lucky enough to meet Betty White many years ago. Very gracious and amazing lady. Rest In Peace.
— Kevin Sorbo (@ksorbs) December 31, 2021
Rest In Peace sweet Betty #BettyWhite pic.twitter.com/RK8kKJkZxp
— Jenifer Lewis (@JeniferLewis) December 31, 2021
