Thedeath of Betty Whitecame as a heartbreaking shock just as 2021 came to an end.
The actress was an indelible part of entertainment history, and a groundbreaker for women in television.
Those who actually had the privilege of knowing and working with White have been expressing their sorrow and love.
In that order."
Kathy Griffintweeteda list of memories, including the time White spent a day with her mother.
“She hung out with my mom, like a peer.
She treated me like we were in the same club or something.
She actually treated me like an equal in the comedy gurrrl world,” Griffin recalled.
After her death, he posted anInstagrammessage, regretfully saying, “The world looks different now.”
“And she was brilliant as always.”
She was such a pro!"
“My 1st standup TV appearance was April 1960 on Jack Paar & Betty was a guest.
Today, we lost a giant.”
Everything was very light."
Mel Brooks, the multitalented writer/director/actor/producer, also took to Twitter with aeulogy: “Sad news.
No more Betty White.
Too bad we couldn’t get another ten years of her always warm, gracious, and witty personality.
She was one of a kind!”
One can only imagine the tributes they would have given to her.
