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‘Jeopardy!’ Honors Betty White's Birthday With Touching Tribute

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By Kristin Myers on January 17, 2022 at 7:38 AM EST

Actress Betty White passed away only weeks before her 100th birthday.

On Monday, January 17, many were hoping to celebrate Betty White’s big day. Unfortunately, she passed away on December 31 – New Year’s Eve – at the age of 99.

Although it was said that she “died peacefully in her sleep,” Betty White suffered a stroke only six days before her death. A source with direct knowledge of the incident said that Betty was “alert and coherent” after her stroke.

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According to the death certificate obtained by TMZ, Betty passed away from a cerebrovascular accident, which causes a loss of blood flow to part of the brain, leading to brain tissue damage.

White’s agent and friend, Jeff Witjas, told People, “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever. I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don't think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”

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‘Jeopardy!’ Pays Tribute To The Late Betty White

On Instagram, “Jeopardy!” posted a series of clues. In the caption, they wrote, “Betty White is always the correct response.”

One of the clues read, “She became the 1st woman to win an Emmy for hosting a game show, for her ‘Just Men!’ series in 1983.”

Another clue read, “At 88, she became the oldest primetime Emmy winner ever, taking the prize for hosting ‘Saturday Night Live.’”

“This TV ‘Golden Girl’ was nominated for the first ‘Best Actress’ Emmy in 1950 but lost to Gertrude Berg,” another clue read.

“This ‘Golden Place’ actress won the James Herriot Award for inspiring public concern for animals,” said another clue.

The final clue read, “She appeared as a celebrity player on ‘Password” and went on to marry its host.”

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Fans Absolutely Loved The Touching Tribute To The Late ‘Golden Girls’ Alum

The post received over 4,000 likes in the first hour of being posted.

“Best tribute to a long life well-lived,” one fan wrote.

“Betty was 99 and it still wasn’t long enough,” another fan commented.

“Betty White a truly iconic,” said another. “A class act her entire life.”

“R.I.P. Betty,” another fan commented.

“Thank you for being a friend,” wrote another.

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Fans Are Joining In On The Betty White Challenge!

On Betty White’s birthday, fans have decided to do some good in the late actress’ name and start the #BettyWhiteChallenge. The Betty White Challenge reads: “On Betty White’s birthday, January 17th, everyone should pick a local rescue or animal shelter in your area and donate just $5 in Betty White’s name. Make her 100th birthday the moment she deserves.”

Fans have already jumped in to start spreading awareness of the challenge.

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