She was a national treasure. America’s sweetheart. The very last Golden Girl. A true legend.
Actress, comedian and American icon Betty White died Friday morning at age 99, just weeks before what would have been her 100th birthday.
According to reports, White passed away at her home. She would have turned 100 on Jan. 17.
Betty White’s agent and close friend Jeff Witjas confirmed the news with PEOPLE in a statement on Friday.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” Witjas said.
News4Jax anchor Mary Baer reflected on meeting the star during a promotional shoot for “Hot in Cleveland.”
In the video above she talks about the time Betty White winked at her! It is a moment she will cherish forever.
On social media, Betty White’s team teased her upcoming birthday.
My 100th birthday… I cannot believe it is coming up, and People Magazine is celebrating with me! The new issue of @people is available on newsstands nationwide tomorrow. https://t.co/kTQnsbMDGK
— Betty White (@BettyMWhite) December 28, 2021
This is news we would never be prepared for and the entire world is deeply saddened.
She will be remembered forever.