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Betty White, legendary TV actress and cultural icon, dies at 99

Headline from FOX 5 DC, from the development of Dec 31, 2021

Newest development Jan 3, 2022 · 4 reportsRemembering Betty White whose show business career spanned 8 decades

Betty White has died at age 99, just mere weeks before her 100th birthday. She leaves behind a Hollywood legacy that has touched the hearts of millions.

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    Betty White, legendary TV actress and cultural icon, dies at 99

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  2. Hilarious Clip of Betty White Roasting Sandra Bullock Goes Viral

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    Remembering Betty White whose show business career spanned 8 decades

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Reports & sources

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  1. Berkshire Eagle

    Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99 (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on “The Mary Tyler

  2. Tucson

    Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl and America’s sweetheart, has died. She was 99 (opens Tucson)

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    Tucson's feed description

    Beloved actress Betty White has died just weeks away from celebrating her 100th birthday. Here's a look at her life and career.

  3. The Times of Israel

    ‘Golden Girls’ star Betty White dies at 99 (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    The American actress, a television icon for over 60 years, was known for her saucy, up-for-anything charm

  4. NBC4 Washington

    Betty White, Beloved Star of ‘The Golden Girls,' Dies at 99 (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    Betty White, an Emmy Award-winner known for her roles on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Golden Girls,” has died. She was 99. White’s career spanned more than 80 years, and in 2010 she was named the Entertainer of the Year by the Associated Press.

  5. France 24

    Betty White, US Golden Girls actress, dies aged 99 (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Actress Betty White, who made US television audiences laugh for more than seven decades, starring on popular sitcoms "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died, US media reported Fr…

  6. Fox News

    Betty White, television legend, dead at 99 (opens Fox News)

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    Betty White, star of "Golden Girls" and "The Proposal," has died at the age of 99.

  7. Wfmy News 2

    Betty White, beloved ‘Golden Girl,’ dead at 99, according to reports (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Wfmy News 2's feed description

    The Hollywood icon was just weeks short of reaching her 100th birthday, according to reports from TMZ and People.

  8. CNN

    Betty White, beloved and trailblazing actress, dies at 99 (opens CNN)

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    Betty White, the self-described "lucky old broad" whose sweetly sarcastic senior citizen characters were a beloved fixture on TV shows and movies such as "The Golden Girls," "Boston Legal" and "Hot in Cleveland," died Friday, her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People magazine in a statement…

  9. Washington Post

    Betty White, one of the most endearing and enduring faces on television, dies at 99 (opens Washington Post)

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    She was a gentle star on “The Golden Girls” before her late-in-life resurgence as a tough and funny actress and TV personality.

  10. Los Angeles Times

    Betty White, television pioneer, Emmy-winning actress, has died (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "Golden Girls" actor died Friday, just weeks before celebrating her 100th birthday.

  11. CBS News

    Betty White, legendary actress and icon, has died at 99 (opens CBS News)

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

  12. Washington Times

    Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl and America’s sweetheart, dies at 99 (opens Washington Times)

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    Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl and America’s sweetheart, has died. She was 99 years old.

  13. Local News 8

    BREAKING: Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl and America’s sweetheart, has died (opens Local News 8)

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    Actress Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, has died. She was 99.

  14. Breitbart News

    Betty White, TV Icon, Dead at 99 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Legendary TV star Betty White has died at age 99.

  15. The Guardian

    Golden Girls star Betty White dies aged 99 (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    The American actor’s television career spanned more than 80 years – but it was her role as Rose Nylund on the 80s sitcom that cemented her legendary status

  16. France 24

    Betty White, doyenne of US television, dead at 99 (opens France 24)

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    Actress Betty White, who made US television audiences laugh for more than seven decades, starring on popular sitcoms "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," has died, US media reported Fr…

  17. CNN

    Live updates: Betty White's death at 99 (opens CNN)

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    Betty White, former Golden Girl and national treasure, has died at age 99, her longtime agent said in a statement to People magazine. Follow here for the latest news and tributes.

  18. Washington Post

    Photos: Betty White, one of the most endearing and enduring faces on television, dies at 99 (opens Washington Post)

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    She was a gentle star on “The Golden Girls” before her late-in-life resurgence as a tough and funny actress and TV personality.

  19. MyNorthwest

    Betty White dead at 99 (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” or the loopy housemate on “The Golden Girls,” has died. She was 99.

  20. Fox News

    Betty White remembered as a champion for wildlife and lover of animals (opens Fox News)

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    Betty White, who passed away Friday at 99 years old, will be remembered by many as an iconic entertainer who charmed Americans through their television screens for decades, but she was also a passionate animal lover and lifelong advocate for animal wellbeing.

  21. FOX 5 DC

    Betty White, legendary TV actress and cultural icon, dies at 99 (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    Betty White has died at age 99, just mere weeks before her 100th birthday. She leaves behind a Hollywood legacy that has touched the hearts of millions.

  22. Deutsche Welle

    Entertainment world mourns Betty White | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The entertainment world is mourning the passing of American comedy actress Betty White, who died on New Year's Eve 2021. Her television career began in 1949 - when it was still a new medium.

  23. NPR

    Betty White's big break was being the golden girl from the golden days of television (opens NPR)

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    Actress Betty White, who died Friday at the age of 99, reflects on how she broke into showbiz in this 2014 interview. (This piece originally aired Nov. 2, 2014, on All Things Considered.)

  24. Forbes

    Betty White’s Early Years: How She Became One Of TV’s First Superstars (opens Forbes)

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    The beloved actress, who died Friday, began when the medium was in its infancy and exhibiting impressive artistic control at a time when women were rarely behind the scenes. 'Betty’s longevity will never be equaled.'

  25. Daily Journal Online

    Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White's death (opens Daily Journal Online)

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    Daily Journal Online's feed description

    Tributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the death of Betty White. "The Golden Girls” star was 99. Henry Winkler thanked White

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