Betty White Dropped A Final Shout Out To Fans 10 Days Before She Died

The legendary Betty White left the world on December 31, 2021.

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The heartbreaking news came a few short weeks before the icon's 100th birthday.

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"The Golden Girls" star left a final message to fans 10 days before her passing.

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White filmed this message while working with producer Steve Boettcher.

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The late icon and Boettcher were working on a documentary about the actress's life and achievements.

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The five-time Emmy Award winner was excited to film her final message of gratitude to fans.

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The upcoming biopic would be released on what should have been White's 100th birthday.

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Following the icon's death, people speculated that she died because of a COVID-19 booster shot.

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However, White's agent Jeff Witjas clarified that the actress died of natural causes.

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