Betty White

Betty Marion White Ludden was an American actress and comedian, with the longest television career

Early Life
Betty was born an only child of Horace and Tess White. When she was 2, she moved to Los Angeles with her family.

Career
Betty began her TV career in 1939 by singing on an “experimental” broadcast in Los Angeles. She worked on various radio shows before landing a live daily co-host spot on Hollywood, which earned her an Emmy nomination.

Betty was casted as Sue Ann Nivens for the 4th season of the Mary Tyler Moore show. She was the last surviving member of the show until her death in 2021

In 1985, White achieved another television role on “The Golden Girls,” with Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty, and Beatrice Arthur. Betty was offered the role of Blanche Devereaux on “The Golden Girls,” but accepted the role of Rose Nyland instead. The Golden Girls ended in 1992, after seven seasons when co-star Bea Arthur quit the show. She was the last of the Golden Girls to survive until her death in 2021

Since The Golden Girls, Betty appeared in more television and movies. She made a guest spot on That ’70s Show and did voice work on The Simpsons. In 2010, She was selected to host on Saturday Night Live

Death
Betty died at her home on December 31, 2021 of a stroke. TMZ was the first to announce her passing and was confirmed by her agent Jeff Witjas. She was cremated and her remains were given Friday to Glenn Kaplan (who was in charge of her health care)

Hours after her passing, fans created a memorial at the Hollywood walk of fame (right where her star is). President Joe Biden, US Army, Carol Burnett, and many more celebrities gave their condolences. TVland and meTV aired marathons of Golden Girls, Mary Tyler Moore Show, Love Boat, and Mama's family as a tribute