President Joe Biden Mourns The Loss Of Betty White

Joe Biden paused his presidential duties to mourn Betty White.

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Betty White passed away suddenly on New Year’s Eve.

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“The Golden Girls” actress was 99 years old.

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She was preparing to celebrate her 100th birthday on January 17, 2022.

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“Betty White brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans,” Biden tweeted.

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“She’s a cultural icon who will be sorely missed,” he added.

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“Jill and I are thinking of her family and all those who loved her this New Year’s Eve.”

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Many celebrities and fans took to social media to mourn her passing.

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Costar Ryan Reynolds also paid tribute, writing, “The world looks different now.”

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