Obituary of Betty White

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Betty White

Betty White (born January 17th, 1922 in Oak Park, Illinois) is a TV Actress who was best known for her roles on the groundbreaking TV series "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Golden Girls". More recently, Ms White stared in the sitcom "Hot in Cleveland", and is the host of the practical-joke show "Betty White's Off Their Rockers". Betty died on December 31st, 2021 and her death was reportedly due to a recent stroke (not related to COVID-19 or any vaccine). She was 99 when she passed.

The comedy ledged, Betty White is deceased as she passed away in her home in Brentwood, California just before 9:30 AM on Friday, December 31, 2021 just weeks before her 100th birthday.

Betty was predeceased by her parents, Tess Curtis White and Horace Lawrence White, husband Allen Ludden as well as her pet alpaca, Buttons.

Betty White's Funeral Details


As of the beginning of Jan 2022, we have not yet received a response from Mrs. White's publicist with regard to the funeral preparations. Please check back soon for full details of Betty's funeral date and burial place.

Please help us remember the life of Betty White by contributing to her obituary, her family tree, funeral, burial, her birth, family, career and death in the sections below.

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Betty White Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: White, Betty
    • Common Name: Betty White
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Oak Park, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: January 17, 1922
    • Age: 99 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Gerrie, Betty White Ludden, Betty M. White,
    • Occupation: TV Actress
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    Betty on Wikipedia
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Paco Rabanne Invictus
    • Favorite Actor:

    Betty's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Betty Marion White
    • Father: Horace Lawrence White
    • Mother: Tess Curtis White (née Cachikis)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dick Barker (married 9 July 1945-divorced 1945)
      • Lane Allen (married 8 November 1947-divorced 1949)
      • Allen Ludden (married 14 June 1963-June 9, 1981, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: December 31 2021 at age 99
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke

Category Tags:

TV ActressAmerican Born on January 17th Born in 1922 Born in Illinois Died in 2021 Died at age 99 Died from Stroke

Betty's Notable Roles:

  • The Golden Girls
  • Hot in Cleveland
  • The Mary Tyler Moore Show

Quotable Quotes:

"Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught."

"The best things in life come in Tiffany boxes."

"Would you destroy Something perfect in order to make it beautiful?"

"Betty White lived a full and colorful life, bringing laughter and joy to audiences around the world through her amazing acting talent and warm personality. Although she may have passed away, her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were touched by her charm and wit. (V)"

Is Ms. Betty White still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.

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Related Links:

Betty White on Wikipedia.org
Betty White at IMDB

Community Comments:

Jennifer Freels: Betty White is deceased. She passed away in her home in Brentwood, California just before 9:30 AM on Friday, December 31, 2021. She died of natural causes. She was 99 years old, just weeks away from her 100th birthday. She is greatly loved and will forever be missed.


Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-02-29 00:43:05
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Betty White on Wikipedia


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