Coverage dated December 30, 2021

Betty White, beloved and trailblazing actress, dies at 99

Headline from Local News 8

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…

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  1. PJ Media

    BREAKING: Betty White Dies at Age 99 (opens PJ Media)

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    TMZ is reporting that famed actress and comedian Betty White has died at the age of 99. According to the online tabloid, law enforcement sources told them exclusively that she passed away at her home...

  2. RedState

    BREAKING: Betty White, Trailblazing Comedic Actress, Dies at 99 (opens RedState)

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    This time, it's true...

  3. Rolling Stone

    Beloved TV Icon Betty White Dead on the Cusp of 100th Birthday (opens Rolling Stone)

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    White was set to turn 100 years old on Jan. 17, and the actress was set to celebrate the milestone with a special movie event

  4. Local News 8

    Betty White, beloved and trailblazing actress, dies at 99 (opens Local News 8)

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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…

  5. The Daily Dot

    Betty White dead at 99 (opens The Daily Dot)

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    The Daily Dot's feed description

    Just before her death, iconic actress and comedienne Betty White had given an interview with People in anticipation of her 100th birthday.

  6. KTVB Boise

    Betty White, beloved ‘Golden Girl,’ dead at 99, according to reports (opens KTVB Boise)

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    KTVB Boise's feed description

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

  7. Brainerd Dispatch

    Betty White, working actress into her 90s, dies just shy of her 100th birthday (opens Brainerd Dispatch)

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    In a youth-driven entertainment industry where an actress over 40 is facing career twilight, White was an elderly anomaly who was a star in her 60s and a pop culture phenomenon in her 80s and 90s.

  8. Fox26 Houston

    Betty White, legendary TV actress and cultural icon, dies at 99: reports (opens Fox26 Houston)

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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.

  9. Dallas Voice

    Rest in peace, Betty White (opens Dallas Voice)

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    Today, the world lost a legend. Betty White died at her home in Brentwood, Calif., apparently of natural causes, just before 9:30 a.m. today (Friday, Dec. 31). She would have celebrated her 100th birthday in less than three weeks, and was planning to share the milestone with fans around the world vi…

  10. Fox5 Atlanta

    Photos of Betty White throughout the years: A look back at the icon’s life (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Betty White’s death comes just a few weeks before turning 100. She will be remembered as a legendary TV actress, who had one of the longest careers in television history.

  11. Forbes

    TV Legend Betty White Remembered On Social Media (opens Forbes)

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    There was an outpouring of love on social media praising the life of Betty White on Friday afternoon after it was reported that the actress had passed away at the age of 99.

  12. WDIO Duluth

    Betty White dies at age 99 (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Actress Betty White has died at age 99. She was weeks away from her 100th birthday.

  13. East Idaho News

    Actress Betty White dies at 99 (opens East Idaho News)

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    (CNN) — 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 s…

  14. NBC 6 South Florida

    Betty White, Beloved Star of ‘The Golden Girls,' Dies at 99 (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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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.

  15. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Betty White Dies At The Age Of 99 (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Betty White has reportedly died. She reportedly died at her home at the age of 99, according to TMZ.

  16. Waco Tribune-Herald

    Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99 (opens Waco Tribune-Herald)

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    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

  17. ABC 12 Flint

    Beloved actress Betty White dies at 99, just over two weeks before 100th birthday (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    Beloved actress Betty White died on Friday, just over two weeks before her 100th birthday.

  18. Fox News

    Betty White's greatest roles through the years (opens Fox News)

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    Betty White led a storied television and movie career before passing away Friday at the age of 99.

  19. Forbes

    Betty White Dead At 99, Weeks Before Milestone Birthday (opens Forbes)

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    White would have turned 100 on January 17.

  20. The Week

  21. Forbes

    Beloved Betty White Dies At 99 (opens Forbes)

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    Just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday comes word from TMZ that everyone’s favorite, Betty White, has passed away.

  22. News Center Maine

    Betty White, beloved ‘Golden Girl,’ dead at 99 (opens News Center Maine)

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    The Hollywood icon was just weeks short of reaching her 100th birthday on Jan. 17.

  23. Newsweek

    Betty White, iconic TV star dies at 99, weeks before 100th birthday (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The beloved actress would have celebrated her 100th birthday on January 17.

  24. Foxla

    Iconic TV actress, comedian Betty White passes away at 99 (opens Foxla)

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    With an iconic career that has spanned over 80 years, legendary TV actress Betty White passed away at the age of 99, just weeks before her 100th birthday.

  25. Newsweek

    Kathy Griffin, George Takei remember Betty White as TV star dies at 99 (opens Newsweek)

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    "No matter how long this world continues to spin, there will be only one Betty White," said Kathy Griffin.

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