Betty White died on December 31, 2021, at the age of 99, just a few weeks before what would have been her 100th birthday.

Quick Scoop

  • Date of death: December 31, 2021.
  • Age: 99 years old, born January 17, 1922, so she passed away just 17 days before turning 100.
  • Place of death: At her home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles/Brentwood, California.

What happened

Most major outlets reported that Betty White died peacefully in her sleep at home.

Her death certificate later listed the cause as a cerebrovascular accident (a stroke) that had occurred six days earlier, with her passing ultimately described as due to natural causes.

Why it was a huge moment online

  • She had been heavily featured in promotions and articles celebrating her upcoming 100th birthday, which made the timing of her death feel especially poignant for fans.
  • News of her passing quickly dominated headlines and social media, with tributes from fans, fellow actors, and longtime viewers of shows like The Golden Girls and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.

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