Betty White who was US television's Golden Girl with the heart of gold, celebrated for her comic acting abilities from TV's early days up to the 21st Century has passed away at the age of 99.
She was just weeks away from celebrating her 100th birthday.
Born in Illinois in 1922, White became one of America's original screen stars, enjoying a career that encompassed eight decades and earned her many accolades.
White is known for her roles in The Golden Girls, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Boston Legal.
[Source: CNN/BBC]
