Luminaries from Viola Davis to Dan Rather took to social media to pay tribute to the comedy legend, who died Friday at 99.
‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show’ and ‘Golden Girls’ actor died Friday, just weeks before celebrating her 100th birthday., beginning with the first time she met White on the set of the NBC sitcom “Suddenly Susan.”
“I had accidentally parked in her parking spot that day,” Griffin wrote, recalling that White yelled “from the back of the soundstage for everyone to hear, ‘Where’s that redheaded bitch who stole my parking spot?’ SWOON. A friendship was born.”: “The world looks different now. She was great at defying expectation. She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough. We’ll miss you, Betty. Now you know the secret.
Actress and SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher offered a statement on behalf of the Hollywood union that praised White’s talents and the longevity of her career: “Betty was the best! A kind woman, sensitive to the feelings of all animals. A talented woman blessed with a long life. She enjoyed being recognized by her peers in her lifetime and it was well deserved,” Drescher said. “In this biz, in this town, to have that kind of longevity in one’s career is rare and wonderful.
In 2010, White received the union’s Life Achievement Award, delivering a memorable acceptance speech that showcased her signature wit and grace: “I should be presenting an award to you for the privilege of working in this wonderful business all this time. … Being in show business is like living in a small town. People greet you like neighbors, not like strangers. And through the mail you form friendships that last for years with people you’ve never even met,” she said.
White would have celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. She was this week’s People magazine cover girl, where she discussed the prospect of reaching the big milestone: “I’m so lucky to be in such good health and feel so good at this age,” the veteran actress told the outlet. “It’s amazing.”
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