Betty White – the golden girl of the small screen who brought joy and laughter to her millions of fans

06 Jan 2022

Charlie McLean

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Sitcom icon and beloved actress Betty White died just days before her 100th birthday. (PHOTO: Gallo Images/Getty Images)

As a little girl she wanted to become a forest ranger. If not that, a zookeeper, she decided. But the world of showbiz would’ve lost a gem if she was allowed to pursue those careers – and fans would never have had the chance to experience Betty White in all her cheeky glory.

The actress died on 31 December at age 99, a few days shy of her 100th birthday. And right up to the end she displayed the wit that won her fans across all ages.

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