Betty White Dead at 99

[Mayhem]

Beloved actress, comedian and American icon Betty White has died, just weeks before a milestone birthday ... TMZ has learned.

Law enforcement sources say that Betty passed away at her home just before 9:30 AM Friday.

A trailblazer and pioneer in media, Betty had the longest running career for any woman in TV prior to her death - starring in multiple shows over the past 8 decades, starting way back in 1939.

Betty had been extra cautious during the pandemic, mostly chilling at home and passing the time by reading, watching TV and doing crossword puzzles.

A source close to Betty tells she didn't have any sudden illness, nor was she battling any particular ailment. She's believed to have died from natural causes.

Betty was 99 and she would have celebrated her 100th birthday on January 17th.

[Squid]

I saw this on the news.  I almost cried.  Loved her!  I wish she made it to 100.  RIP, Betty, thanks for the entertainment!

[snowflower]

We love and miss you Betty. You've left us with many delightful hours of laughter, sweet memories and your special brand of entertainment. With delightful reminiscences you will live on forever. You've earned your wings and Heaven will enjoy your special kind of merriment. RIP Betty White.

[Stinkerbell]

What a great lady! I am also sad she didn't make it to 100, but what an amazing life ride she had. And no scandals!!!

Do we know if this was an old age passing, or was she ill?

[Squid]

I read that she wasn't experiencing illness.  I don't know how true it is. 

[LittleFawn]

I read earlier today that she had a stroke six days earlier and that she died of complications due to the stoke.