Betty White, the ace American actress and comedian, has passed away — about 17 days to her 100th birthday.
According to People, Jeff Witjas, the deceased’s agent and close friend, broke the news in a statement on Friday.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever. I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much,” the statement read.
“I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
It is understood that the entertainer died at home in the early hours of Friday.
White started her career in 1939 by hosting television shows. She continued to pull the strings thereafter as an actress.
She became popular for her role in ‘The Golden Girls,’ an American sitcom, which made its debut in 1985.
The ace entertainer also starred in several other hit movies including ‘Boston Legal’ and ‘Hot in Cleveland’.
Her death comes three days after she expressed her excitement ahead of her 100th birthday billed for January 17, 2022 in an Instagram post.
“My 100th birthday… I cannot believe it is coming up, and People Magazine is celebrating with me!” she had written.
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