Th world lost an icon with the death ofBetty Whiteat the age of 99 on December 31, 2021.
The show’s star,Mary Tyler Moore, died in 2017, according toPeople.
As much as White was beloved in the role, what was her relationship like off screen with Moore?
According toCloser Weekly, the character of Sue Ann Nivens was actually written with White in mind.
However, the producers had not actually brought the actress in to audition.
After unsuccessfully finding that key in, Moore suggested they actually bring White in.
It was that simple.
White even went on to win two Emmys for her role as Sue Ann, according toUs Weekly.
She was special."
Hopefully, these two BFFs are reunited in spirit.
