Tribute to Betty White
January 17, 1922-December 31, 2021
On December 31, 2021, we lost our beloved friend, Betty White. Betty was 17 days shy of celebrating her 100th birthday. She will always be a treasure in our hearts, as well as a dear friend to the animal, comedy and TV world. Betty has left us with great memories, and will continue to make us laugh through the re-runs of her shows and interviews.
We believe Betty is smiling down on us as she is now with her beloved husband Allen.
We love you Betty. We will continue in your footsteps to help animals great and small.
We will never forget you.
We believe Betty is smiling down on us as she is now with her beloved husband Allen.
We love you Betty. We will continue in your footsteps to help animals great and small.
We will never forget you.
Betty's longtime talent agent and dear friend, Jeff Witjas shares a statement to people magazine. "Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," he said. "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."
Jeff often went to Betty's house to play Gin Rummy. She beat him four times in a row. Betty's mind was always sharp. She enjoyed reading, and doing crossword puzzles.
From Fathom Events
In Theaters Mon, Jan 17
Betty White: A Celebration Statement from the producers of Betty White: 100 Years Young, Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein: Our hearts mourn today with the passing of Betty White. During the many years we worked with her, we developed a great love and admiration for Betty as a person, and as an accomplished entertainer. We are thankful for the many decades of delight she brought to everyone. Betty always said she was the "luckiest broad on two feet” to have had a career as long as she did. And honestly, we were the lucky ones to have had her for so long.
We will go forward with our plans to show the film on January 17 in hopes our film will provide a way for all who loved her to celebrate her life—and experience what made her such a national treasure.
This celebration of America’s sweetheart is an opportunity to remember Betty White's amazing life and career. It’s a time to come together and enjoy Betty's classic moments on The Golden Girls, SNL, Hot in Cleveland, The Proposal, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, among others. Drawing from her final interview, this film provides a backstage look at her career, and insights into what was most important to her. Plus hear from the friends who loved her, including Ryan Reynolds, Carol Burnett, Valerie Bettinelli, Jennifer Love Hewitt—and dozens of other celebrity friends who offer their tribute to this beloved icon.
Morris Animal Foundation Tribute to Betty White
Betty was a lifelong supporter of animal health and welfare. One of the biggest organizations she was involved with was the Morris Animal Foundation.
Betty was the President Emeritus of the Morris Animal Foundation, where she had served as a Trustee of the organization since 1971. She also served as Board President, donor, spokesperson and many other important roles.. The Morris Animal Foundation is an organization which funds humane health related studies. The Morris funding led to the cure for feline leukemia and the parvo virus in dogs. Betty so strongly supporter the Morris Animal Foundation's work to improve the health of animals and always mentioned them during her interviews. Morris Animal Foundation is thankful for Betty’s service to their organization and for helping them to advance animal health.
Click the button below to see their wonderful tribute to Betty and all that she has done for the Morris Animal Foundation and her tireless support to animal health. And if you would like to honor Betty White, please consider making a memorial gift to the Betty White Wildlife Fund at Morris Animal Foundation to benefit at-risk animals around the world.
Greater Los Angeles Zoo's Tribute to Betty White
From the Los Angeles Zoo
Betty White's was a part of the Los Angeles Zoo since it began in 1966, and she officially joined GLAZA’s Board of Trustees in 1974. In 1997, Betty become an inaugural member of the Board of Zoo Commissioners, a role she served in for eight years. She became chair of the GLAZA board in 2010.
“We are incredibly saddened by Betty’s passing and offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends as we collectively mourn the loss of a true legend, on and off the screen. Her work with the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association spans more than five decades, and we are grateful for her enduring friendship, lifelong advocacy for animals, and tireless dedication to supporting our mission.”
- Tom Jacobson, president of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), the nonprofit partner of the Los Angeles Zoo.
Betty wrote a book called Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo. The proceeds benefited the GLAZA and the Zoo. Betty's goal in writing the book was to shine light onto the role zoos play as centers of conservation and education.
Betty White's was a part of the Los Angeles Zoo since it began in 1966, and she officially joined GLAZA’s Board of Trustees in 1974. In 1997, Betty become an inaugural member of the Board of Zoo Commissioners, a role she served in for eight years. She became chair of the GLAZA board in 2010.
“We are incredibly saddened by Betty’s passing and offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends as we collectively mourn the loss of a true legend, on and off the screen. Her work with the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association spans more than five decades, and we are grateful for her enduring friendship, lifelong advocacy for animals, and tireless dedication to supporting our mission.”
- Tom Jacobson, president of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), the nonprofit partner of the Los Angeles Zoo.
Betty wrote a book called Betty & Friends: My Life at the Zoo. The proceeds benefited the GLAZA and the Zoo. Betty's goal in writing the book was to shine light onto the role zoos play as centers of conservation and education.
Click the button below to go to Betty's memorial page from the Los Angeles Zoo or to make a donation in Honor of Betty White
Actors And Others For Animals
Another of Betty's close animal organizations was, Actors and Others for Animals. For over 50 years, Betty helped the organization in their mission to end pet overpopulation and care for animals in need. Actors and Others for Animals is a California non-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion of the humane treatment of animals. They are an animal welfare organization which serves the greater Los Angeles area and surrounding counties. Their main mission is to curb the pet overpopulation problem by spay/neuter surgeries. They help pet guardians living on a low and/or fixed income care for their beloved companions.
Betty served on their Board of Directors and lent a hand whenever they needed it.
Click the button below to make a Contribution in Honor of Betty White
Betty served on their Board of Directors and lent a hand whenever they needed it.
Click the button below to make a Contribution in Honor of Betty White
BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center
Tribute to Betty White
"I have had the pleasure of visiting BraveHearts on a few occasions, and witnessing firsthand what horses do for the human spirit. I adore both the horses and the people here! I encourage you to visit, support, and remember BraveHearts so that they may continue all of their very, very good work."
-Betty White
BraveHearts is a therapeutic riding school who is dedicated to bringing children and adults with medical problems, hope, joy and unlimited possibilities through the healing power of the horse.
Betty visited the BraveHearts farm to meet the horses and watch the students demonstrate their riding skills.
A Message to Betty from Bravehearts Organization Facebook Page
"Betty , Thank you for being a friend.
What an honor to have spent time together, with your visits to our farms and all your support for our horses and programs. You will always be loved and remembered as an ambassador and advocate. Your love of our herd was palpable. We will miss your laughter and your kindness, always, dear Betty. You’re an angel now for some of our herd already up there, who were most certainly there to meet you and for you to love again. Love and endless gratitude always sweet Betty!"
In August of 2012, Betty attended a fundraiser near Chicago which drew 165 supporters to help raise money for BravehHearts. In honor of Betty's long history of charitable work on behalf of animal welfare, Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, brought a proclamation stating that August 18th, is Betty White Day in the state of Illinois.
Click the video below to hear Betty's speech about this wonderful organization.
Click the button below to donate to the In Memory of Betty White - Fundraiser for BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center
Steve Dale Tribute To Betty White
Steve Dale, (Pet expert, radio/TV personality and writer), was friends with Betty White for many years. He did a couple of interviews with her in the past and has shared them with us.
Aside from dogs and cats, you may be surprised as to what animal Betty said she would come back to earth as, if she could.
Click the button for a conversation with Steve and Betty White from WGN Radio, and his tribute to Betty.
Aside from dogs and cats, you may be surprised as to what animal Betty said she would come back to earth as, if she could.
Click the button for a conversation with Steve and Betty White from WGN Radio, and his tribute to Betty.
Photo Gallery of Betty
Photo- TVLAND Hot In Cleveland Set- The female cast of The Mary Tyler Moore Show (l-to-r: Cloris Leachman, Mary Tyler Moore, Valerie Harper, Betty White and Georgia Engel) reunited with former co-star White on Hot in Cleveland in 2013. It was the first time the five had performed on TV together since 1977.