By ANI
WASHINGTON: An entire host of celebrities will likely be honouring the late Betty White within the NBC primetime particular — ‘Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl’.
As per People Magazine, the particular is ready to air on January 31, precisely one month after the enduring actress died at age 99.
The star-studded TV occasion will embrace tributes from President Joe Biden, Drew Barrymore, Valerie Bertinelli, Cher, Bryan Cranston, Ted Danson, Ellen DeGeneres, Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey, Ana Gasteyer, Goldie Hawn, Vicki Lawrence, Jane Leeves, Jay Leno, Anthony Mackie, Wendie Malick, Joel McHale, Tracy Morgan, Jean Smart, Mary Steenburgen and extra.
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“Co-stars, friends, admirers and those who shared special moments with White recount their favourite memories and reveal untold stories to commemorate the life and legacy of the trailblazing television star,” NBC mentioned in a information launch. “The telecast will include clips and never-before-seen footage that best capture White’s irreverent tone, spirit and impeccable comedic timing that are a hallmark of her decades-long career.”
White died on December 31, six days after struggling a stroke, in response to a duplicate of her loss of life certificates obtained by People Magazine earlier this month. Her loss of life got here almost two weeks earlier than she would have celebrated her a centesimal birthday.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” her agent and good friend Jeff Witjas mentioned in a earlier assertion.
“I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much,” he continued. “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.”
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Ahead of her centennial 12 months, White herself opened as much as People Magazine about how she was feeling about turning 100 years previous.
According to the ‘Golden Girls’ icon, being “born a cockeyed optimist” was the important thing to her upbeat nature. “I got it from my mom, and that never changed,” she mentioned. “I always find the positive.”
‘Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl’ airs on January 31 at 10 pm ET on NBC.
