Remembering Betty White: From Feuding With Ryan Reynolds to Her Reflections on Staying Young, Fans Honor the Beloved Actress
Beloved actress Betty White passed away at 99 on Friday, weeks before her 100th birthday. White was a uniting figure in American society, known for her sporting sense of humor and legendary acting career.
White was born on January 17, 1922 and had a film and television career dating back to the 1940s. Her most famous role was that of Rose Nylund on the hit show Golden Girls. She also played TV hostess Sue Anne Nivens on The Mary Tyler Moore Show. White won seven Emmy Awards over her illustrious career.
Tributes immediately poured in upon the news of White’s passing, with fans sharing their favorite Betty White moments.
Fans posted videos honoring White, from a segment on Jimmy Kimmel Live where fans showed her their tattoos featuring the actress to her legendary feud with co-star Ryan Reynolds.
Others shared White’s frank and inspiring reflections and life, death and compassion. “Kindness and consideration of somebody besides yourself keeps you feeling young,” White told Katie Couric in one clip.
Below is an assortment of clips honoring White:
I’m so, so grateful that I’ll always have this moment, where Betty White told me how glad she is that she’s not me. Thank you @JimmyKimmelLive and @jimmykimmel. #RIP pic.twitter.com/QMXf2Ojbfz
— H. Alan Scott (@HAlanScott) December 31, 2021
This clip of Betty White with Ryan Reynolds lives rent free in my head. pic.twitter.com/82SpPWH3Nq
— Ahmed Ali (@MrAhmednurAli) December 31, 2021
“Kindness and consideration of somebody besides yourself keeps you feeling young”
~ Betty Whitepic.twitter.com/ZXP4R8FYyO
— Jon Erlichman (@JonErlichman) December 31, 2021
According to multiple reports, the legendary @BettyMWhite has passed away.
This is one of our favourite moments of her entering the world of sports.
(🎥: @WWE) pic.twitter.com/aQ7x8T9BFF
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) December 31, 2021
Please take a moment and remember the genius of Betty White… https://t.co/2nVySlKag1
— Rex Chapman🏇🏼 (@RexChapman) December 31, 2021
This is my absolute favorite Betty White moment – her Lifetime SAG Award acceptance speech where she roasted Sandra Bullock to hell and back.
RIP to a legend pic.twitter.com/dddB6Rx07d
— Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) December 31, 2021
“Are you afraid [of death]?”
Betty White: “My mother had the most wonderful approach … we know almost everything in the world, but we don’t know what happens in that moment … so whenever we lose somebody, she’d say ‘now he knows the secret.'”#RIP #ThankYouForBeingAFriend pic.twitter.com/3RNwR3lhie
— Jordan Mickle (@JordanPMickle) December 31, 2021
One of Betty White’s best-ever moments. pic.twitter.com/wttbTuKXEj
— Gabe Ortíz (@TUSK81) December 31, 2021
One of those Betty White moments I always held close. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/kIe0dZV8Zf
— Johnneh 💜🖤🤍 (@TheeJohnnyB) December 31, 2021
I did not know this. https://t.co/0PpP5SkRjf
— Sarah Longwell (@SarahLongwell25) December 31, 2021
