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Betty White honored by best friend on first anniversary of TV icon's death: 'Betty taught us so many things'

Betty White's "surrogate" daughter and best friend, Patty Sullivan, is celebrating the late comedian's incredible legacy on the first anniversary of her death.

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Betty White Remembered: Adopt 5 of her most amazing habits to make 2023 your best year yet

It has been a year since actress Betty White died just weeks before she would have turned 100. Although she is gone, White's perspective on life is still a great guide to living well.

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Betty White's pal Vicki Lawrence recalls phrase TV icon saw as 'compliment': 'Aren't you offended by that?'

Betty White's friend Vicki Lawrence remembers the legendary actress nearly one year after her death. The two co-starred on "Mama's Family" until White left the show for "The Golden Girls."

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Betty White's pal Vicki Lawrence recalls phrase TV icon saw as 'compliment': 'Aren't you offended by that?'

Betty White's friend Vicki Lawrence remembers the legendary actress nearly one year after her death. The two co-starred on "Mama's Family" until White left the show for "The Golden Girls."

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Betty White memorabilia auction rakes in $4 million – much more than anticipated

The top selling item was a piece from "The Golden Girls" set, which earned 76 times its original estimate.

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Betty White 'Did Not Look Away' After Jon Hamm Had To 'Back That Thang Up' On Her

Hamm recalled what happened behind the scenes following a 2010 Emmys sketch with the “Golden Girls” icon.

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Betty White's personal belongings and show memorabilia to be auctioned

Want to own a piece of Betty White's legacy? Now you can.

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Betty White and Joan Rivers are insult comedy gold in resurfaced clip

The official YouTube channel for the late talkshow host Johnny Carson shared a nearly 12-minute-long clip featuring Betty White, Joan Rivers reading each other.

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'Golden Girls' shows little age at inaugural fan convention

TV shows about sci-fi or comic book fare usually inspire fan conventions — not a sitcom about four women of a certain age living together in Florida.

Betty White's TV scripts and other personal belongings will be auctioned off

The collection includes the late beloved actress's original director chair from The Golden Girls set and an autographed copy of the show's pilot script.

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John Travolta and his son adopted the puppy from the Oscars' Betty White tribute

John Travolta and his son Ben adopted MacNCheese shortly after Jamie Lee Curtis brought the puppy on stage with her.

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Momoa, Chastain, Sykes walk the Oscars red carpet

Jason Momoa, Jessica Chastain and co-host Wanda Sykes posed for photographers on the red carpet at the Academy Awards. (March 27)

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Fourth ‘Golden Girls’-themed cruise sets sail next year

We are thrilled to announce that, Golden Fans at Sea, the ultimate Golden Girls Fan Celebration at sea, is returning in 2023.

Ask Amy: I’m in love with my best friend, except she has a boyfriend

Reader is conflicted about whether to confess her feelings.

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Betty White's 'Golden Girls' castmate once called her the C-word

Betty White's "Gold Girls" co-star Bea Arthur once used the C-word to describe the late actress. White was apparently not liked by her co-stars on the sitcom.

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That time Betty White stood up for a Black dancer -- and the impact it has had since

Betty White has rightfully been remembered fondly for many aspects of her legendary career ever since she died at the age of 99 on New Year’s Eve, just weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

45 dogs, cats adopted during Jacksonville shelter’s ‘Betty White Challenge’

Jacksonville's Animal Care and Protective Services held an adoption event to pay tribute to Betty White.

Betty White’s assistant shares one of the last photos taken of her

This is one of the last photos of Betty White.

Animal shelters flooded with donations in honor of Betty White's birthday

One group in Nashville said it raised $1,100 in just 17 minutes on Monday – and more than $30,000 total.

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One of Betty White's final photos shared on what would have been her 100th birthday

"She was radiant and beautiful and as happy as ever," her assistant said.

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ShowBiz Minute: Whedon, Williams, White

Josh Whedon denies multiple allegations of misconduct, in interview with New York magazine; Pharrell Williams calls for economic equity during MLK event; Fans celebrate what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday with hot dogs. (Jan. 18)

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Betty White’s assistant shares ‘one of the last photos of her’

On what would have been Betty White's 100th birthday, her assistant shared what she believes to be one of the last photos taken of the iconic comedian.

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America Celebrates Betty White's 100th Birthday

The pioneering actress died at 99 years old on Dec. 31, 2021.

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For years, bar patrons bought beers for Betty White hoping she’d come claim them. The funds are now going to animal charity.

Monday would have been White’s 100th birthday.

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Jacksonville shelter joins ‘Betty White Challenge’ to find homes for 100 pets by Betty’s 100th birthday

Jacksonville's Animal Care and Protective Services is holding an adoption event to pay tribute to Betty White.

#BettyWhiteChallenge raising money and awareness for animals

The late Betty White was a tireless advocate for animals for her entire life, from caring for homeless animals as a child to launching her own weekly TV show “The Pet Set” dedicated to her celebrity friends and their pets.

CEO with Down syndrome runs successful cookie company and helps people with disabilities get jobs

Collette Divitto created her own cookie company when she was in her 20s. And if being a successful business owner at such a young age isn't impressive enough, Divitto also created a nonprofit that helps people with disabilities start their careers. Caitlin O'Kane has more with The Uplift.

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Let’s do it for Betty! City animal shelter hosts Betty White adoption challenge

To honor what would have been beloved actress Betty White's 100th birthday, Jacksonville's Animal Care and Protective Services is challenging citizens to help the shelter reach 100 adoptions this weekend.

Anti-vaxxers are spreading the conspiracy theory that Bob Saget died from a booster shot, after the same hoax spread about Betty White

People are spreading baseless theories about how Saget died online, following similar claims about Betty White's death earlier this month.

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Betty White's death caused by stroke suffered 6 days earlier

Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at age 99, according to her death certificate.

Betty White suffered stroke days before she died

Betty White had a stroke nearly a week before she died, TMZ reported Monday.

Bob Saget contemplated life after death in Betty White tribute days before passing: 'I don't know what happens when we die'

Bob Saget was found dead in a hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida, on Sunday evening.

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A pub that let people buy beers for Betty White will now donate the money to charity

The Golden Girl had a golden ale named for her at the pub in Mineral Point, Wis. Now the brewery is using its "buy a beer for a friend" system to support animal charities in White's honor.

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Betty White famously loved animals. Fans are taking up the #BettyWhiteChallenge to donate to animal shelters in her honor.

Fans are urged to donate on January 17, which would have been the actress and animal activist's 100th birthday.

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These vintage photos of Betty White make for a fun trip down memory lane

Actor Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a TV mainstay for more than 60 years, would have turned 100 years old on Jan. 17.

Fans Create #BettyWhiteChallenge To Honor Her Memory

The beloved actress was well-known for her love of animals, worked with zoos and had many pets of her own.

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Fans Create #BettyWhiteChallenge To Honor Her Memory

The beloved actress was well-known for her love of animals, worked with zoos and had many pets of her own.

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Vicki Lawrence Reveals Betty White's Emotional Last Word

The actor's reported last words were a reference to her late husband, game show host Allen Ludden.

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Fans are sharing hysterical clip of Joan Rivers and Betty White ribbing each other

A resurfaced clip of Joan Rivers interviewing Betty White during a 1983 episode of "The Tonight Show" went viral on Twitter after her death on Dec. 31, 2021.

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Betty White's 'crush' Robert Redford honors late actress following her death at age 99

Robert Redford commented on the death of iconic actress Betty White, who was very public over the years about her crush on him.

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Betty White: A look back in laughter

Actress Betty White, star of such classic sitcoms as "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and The Golden Girls," and winner of five primetime Emmy Awards, has died at the young age of 99. Correspondent Mo Rocca has a remembrance.

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The Sly Sunniness of Betty White

The actor and producer and host, who died yesterday at 99, spent eight decades poking fun at those who would underestimate her.

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Hilarious clip of Betty White roasting Sandra Bullock goes viral

A viral clip of Betty White roasting Sandra Bullock is being shared on Twitter as fans continue to share their favorite moments following White's death.

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Saturday Sessions: Curtis Harding performs "Hopeful”

Born in Michigan, Curtis Harding spent his adolescence in Atlanta, where he grew up with two musical inspirations: his mother, a gospel singer, and his sister, a hip-hop fan. Since then he’s developed his own soulful style, showcased in two previous albums. From his latest album “If Words Were Flowers,” Curtis Harding performs “Hopeful.”

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Betty White was 4th ‘Mary Tyler Moore Show’ cast member lost in 2021

The year that just ended was a sad one for fans of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show,’" one of the most popular situation comedies of the 1970s.

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Ryan Reynolds paid tribute to Betty White, who joked for more than a decade that he had a crush on her

Reynolds called White his "ex-girlfriend" since co-starring with her in 2009, while White joked she preferred Robert Redford, who is now 85.

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Betty White was beloved, but she did not love this Ohio community

Dec. 31—Betty White, one of America's most beloved celebrities, died Friday at the age of 99, just short of her 100th birthday. Few people, however, know she lived briefly in Ohio for a few months in an area county, and she hated the experience. White married World War II pilot Dick "Bud" Barker in 1945, and she planned to live with him in California. However, she recounted Barker instead ...

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Choose your view: New Year’s Eve fireworks in Jacksonville

Our Sky Cams let you choose your view of the fireworks over the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville.

Betty White: 'You don't give up' and 4 other pieces of sage advice from the beloved star

Betty White died at age 99 on Friday. She left a legacy of humor, sass and good advice.

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Betty White, an ageless TV star, was America's sweetheart

Betty White was America’s naughty sweetheart.

"Our national treasure": Friends and former co-stars react to Betty White's death

According to Dictionary.com, Betty White was the definition of "golden."

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Friends, co-stars pay tribute to "national treasure" Betty White

According to Dictionary.com, Betty White was the definition of "golden."

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Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White's death

Tributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the death of Betty White.

Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White's death

Henry Winkler thanked White for her humor, warmth and activism. Kathy Griffin shared a few stories in a Twitter thread and wrote that White treated her like an equal in the comedy world. White was a television mainstay for more than 60 years.

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People published a cover story celebrating Betty White turning 100 just before the 'Golden Girls' star died at 99

Betty White died Friday at the age of 99, but the current issue of People magazine celebrates her 100th birthday with a cover and eight-page spread inside.

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Betty White, a beloved icon and actress since the beginning of TV, has died at age 99

TV favors the young — but Betty White only got more famous as she got older. White's career began in the earliest days of television, and she was active until her death at the age of 99.

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Betty White, legendary actress and icon, has died at 99

The beloved TV star's career, which included major roles in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, kicked off in 1949.

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Betty White, TV's Golden Girl, Dies At 99

She was best known for her role as Rose on "The Golden Girls," but her career spanned eight decades — the longest for a woman in TV.

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Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99

Actor Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, has died.

Betty White’s death at 99 shocks fans, celebrities. ‘Thought she would live forever’

‘May our Golden Girl rest in eternal peace.’

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Obituary: Betty White, the Golden Girl with a heart of gold

A look back at the life and career of the comedy actress, "American institution" and animal activist who has died aged 99.

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Remembering an Icon: The Local Station’s connection to TV’s ‘Golden Girl’

The iconic American actress and comedian Betty White died Friday morning at age 99, just weeks before what would have been her 100th birthday, TMZ has reported.

In memoriam: The storied names we lost in 2021

As another year winds down, it feels natural to look back at what transpired, and examine some of the bigger headlines and events of 2021.

99-year-old Betty White says the secret to her long life is that she tries to avoid eating 'anything green'

The "Golden Girls" actor reflected on how she had stayed healthy and happy ahead of her 100th birthday in January.

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Betty White shares her secret to a long life in new interview: ‘I try to avoid anything green’

Betty White is celebrating her milestone 100th birthday on Jan. 17 by gracing the cover of People.

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Nearing 100, Betty White's life is a page-turner in new book

A new coffee table book celebrates Betty White's life and career as she nears 100.

Hacks star Jean Smart pulls off an Emmys feat only Betty White has before

Hacks star Jean Smart pulls off an Emmys feat only Betty White has before

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The unanswered 'Jeopardy!' question: Who's the new host?

“Jeopardy!”.

Betty White marks 99th birthday Sunday; up late as she wants

FILE - Actress Betty White poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on June 9, 2010. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)LOS ANGELES – True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday. “Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!” she told The Associated Press in an email. Her birthday meal will be a hot dog and French fries brought in — along with a bouquet of roses — by her longtime friend and agent, Jeff Witjas. In January alone, White is on screen in reruns including “The Golden Girls” and “Hot in Cleveland”; the 2009 Sandra Bullock movie “The Proposal,” and the 2018 documentary “Betty White: First Lady of Television,” about her life and career.

Betty White preps for 99th Birthday, says she is ‘blessed with good health’

American actress and comedian Betty White will be turning 99 on Sunday! The “Golden Girls” actress has been quarantining at home during the pandemic, while working on the re-release of her 1970s show “The Pet Set,” according to reports. In an interview, White talked about her health and happiness. “I am blessed with good health,” she told People, “so turning 99 is no different than turning 98.”She told People it is a sense of humor that keeps her going. You can lie to others — not that I would — but you cannot lie to yourself.”Betty White was born in 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois.

Betty White says she will spend her 99th birthday feeding two ducks who visit her "every day"

Betty White has all of her ducks in a row before her birthday this year. "The Golden Girls" actress spilled her animal-filled plans for the special day to Entertainment Tonight on Tuesday. "Running a mile each morning has been curtailed by COVID, so I am working on getting 'The Pet Set' rereleased, and feeding the two ducks who come to visit me every day." The program spotlighted, "her lifelong devotion to animals, and the people who love them," according to the release. White often advocates for wildlife conservation and has been honored for her decades-long dedication to the humane treatment of animals.

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