jpnn.com, AMERICA - American legendary comedic actress Betty White has died at 99. She was set to celebrate her 100th birthday on January 17.
White's career spanned 80 years. She was a pioneer of early television.
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The multiple Emmy Award winner was most notable for her work in American game shows.
However, it was her role in "The Golden Girls" in the 1980s that made her a world legend.
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She continued to captivate a new generation of fans with her vast work.
In 2009, she starred in the romantic comedy movie "The Proposal" alongside Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock.
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She also appeared in a hilarious Super Bowl commercial in 2010.
Outside her work in the entertainment industry, White was a gay rights supporter and an animal advocate.
A new documentary-style movie, "Betty White: 100 Years Young - A Birthday Celebration" was set to be released on her 100th birthday.
In a talk show interview with Conan O'Brien, White said her mother had taught her not to fear of death.
"She always said that we know everything - you know, sooner or later, somebody on the planet knows about everyhting. But the one thing nobody knows is what happens that moment after death," she said.
"So whenever we would lose somebody in the family or a friend, she'd say now he knows the secret. And it took all the fear of death," she continued.
In his heartwarming tribute post to White on Twitter, Ryan Reynolds said: "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." (mcr20/jpnn)