Betty White's Death Leaves Celebrity Friends at a Loss for Words
An Extraordinary Life
"So sad to hear about Betty White passing," tweeted Reese Witherspoon. "I loved watching her characters that brought so much joy. Thank you, Betty, for making us all laugh!"
prevnextWhat an exceptional life.
I’m grateful for every second I got to spend with Betty White.
Sending love to her family, friends and all of us.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 31, 2021
A Presidential Sendoff
"Betty White brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans," President Joe Biden tweeted. "She's a cultural icon who will be sorely missed. Jill and I are thinking of her family and all those who loved her this New Year's Eve."
prevnextRIP to Betty White who was charming, delightful, hilarious, talented and unproblematic for 99.9 years.
— roxane gay (@rgay) December 31, 2021
Life of the Party
"RIP Betty White, the only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation at the after party," tweeted Seth Meyers. "A party at which she ordered a vodka and a hotdog and stayed til the bitter end."
prevnextGod bless Betty White. As my mom would say, “we were so lucky to have her.”https://t.co/pXzu6JezOg
— Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) December 31, 2021
A National Treasure
"Our national treasure, Betty White, has passed just before her 100th birthday," tweeted George Takei. "Our Sue Ann Nivens, our beloved Rose Nylund, has joined the heavens to delight the stars with her inimitable style, humor, and charm. A great loss to us all. We shall miss her dearly."
prevnextBetty White : I is very hard to absorb you are not here anymore.. But the memories of your deLIGHT
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) December 31, 2021
are ..Thank you for yur humor , your warmth and your activism ..
Rest now and say Hi to Bill
An Angel
"RIP Betty White!" tweeted Viola Davis. "Man did I think you would live forever. You blew a huge hole in this world that will inspire generations. Rest in glorious peace….you've earned your wings."
prevnextA spirit of goodness and hope. Betty White was much beloved because of who she was, and how she embraced a life well lived. Her smile. Her sense of humor. Her basic decency. Our world would be better if more followed her example. It is diminished with her passing.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) December 31, 2021
Typical 2021
"As if 2021 wasn't bad enough," tweeted Mark Ruffalo. "Rest In Peace, Queen Betty White."
prevnexti posted a shirtless pic on ig and then 20 minutes later betty white died and now my ig feed is my naked body amidst a sea of photos of betty white and then someone on ig wrote that betty white should “rest in comedy” and i feel completely insane happy new year
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) December 31, 2021
Universally Beloved
"You know what's really great? We told Betty White that we loved her while she was still alive," tweeted Paula Poundstone.
prevnextRIP to one of the 🐐’s of my sitcom upbringing. Betty White may have passed today but Rose Nylund lives forever. I now must say it… “Thank you for being a friend” and entertaining all of us; For our whole lives. Long Live Betty White!
— Bobby Bones (@mrBobbyBones) December 31, 2021
One of the Best
"Y'all, with the passing of Betty White we have lost one of the best humans ever!" tweeted LeVar Burton.
prevnextTonight we will raise MANY glasses to the WONDERFUL legacy of Betty White!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) December 31, 2021
Rest in Peace
"Rest in peace, sweet Betty. My God, how bright heaven must be right now," tweeted Valerie Bertinelli.
prevWhat an incredible life… RIP Betty White#Legend #Icon #BettyWhite pic.twitter.com/ffqElfPBUC
— Mario Lopez (@mariolopezviva) December 31, 2021