Betty White Fans Mourn the Passing of the Golden Girls Star

By Patrick Cavanaugh

Actor Betty White proved the rare concept that the older a performer got, the more fans they earned and the sharper their sense of humor became, leaving fans devastated to learn that she passed away today at the age of 99. Getting her start as a radio personality back in the '40s before jumping over to television as a frequent host and game-show personality, White was earning acclaim when her career was in its relative infancy. In the '70s, White earned multiple Emmy Awards for her role on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, while her performance in The Golden Girls would arguably be the defining performance of her career.

"Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas shared with PEOPLE. "I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don't think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again." 

Scroll down to see fans sharing their love for the late actor. 

Assistant Ryan Reynolds

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"Live With It."

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"Incredible Person, Life, and Career"

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Transcendent

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Hilarious News Anchor

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"Kindness and Consideration"

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How Lucky

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Golden Gridiron

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One of the Funniest

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Icon and Legend

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