#BettyWhiteChallenge raising money and awareness for animals
January 14, 2022 GMTThe late Betty White was a tireless lifetime advocate for animals, from caring for those without homes to launching her own weekly TV show, “The Pet Set,” dedicated to her celebrity friends and their pets.
Betty White’s death caused by stroke suffered 6 days earlier
January 11, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty White died from a stroke she had six days before her Dec. 31 death at age 99, according to her death certificate.
The beloved “Golden Girls" and "Mary Tyler Moore Show" actor died at her home in the Brentwood section of Los Angeles as the result of a Dec.
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
January 7, 2022 GMTA roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week. None of these are legit, even though they were shared widely on social media. The Associated Press checked them out.
Actors, comedians and president react to Betty White’s death
January 1, 2022 GMTTributes from fellow actors and comedians poured in on social media Friday in reaction to the death of Betty White.
Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99
December 31, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” or the loopy housemate on “The Golden Girls,” has died.
Betty White, TV’s Golden Girl, dies at 99
December 31, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, whether as a man-crazy TV hostess on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” or the loopy housemate on “The Golden Girls,” has died.
Betty White, an ageless TV star, was America’s sweetheart
December 31, 2021 GMTBetty White was America’s naughty sweetheart.
With a wholesome smile and a dirty joke she charmed millions of viewers decade after decade, rising from $50-a-week to ageless superstar who advised her fans, “Don’t try to be young.
Nearing 100, Betty White’s life is a page-turner in new book
December 3, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — A photo of Betty White, with dimpled smile and guileless gaze, fills the cover of a coffee table book arriving the month before her 100th birthday.
The image evokes the genuine White, according to the book’s author, Ray Richmond.
Betty White, furry friends star in 50-year-old ‘Pet Set’
February 23, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — On a TV show Betty White hosted 50 years ago, the perpetual charmer flirts with James Brolin, teases Della Reese and trades quips with Carol Burnett.
But White appears most delighted in the company of the real stars of “Betty White’s Pet Set," among them elephants, lions and snakes.
Betty White marks 99th birthday Sunday; up late as she wants
January 16, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — True to form, Betty White has something impish to say about her birthday Sunday.
“Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!” she told The Associated Press in an email.
Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper among SAG Awards presenters
January 23, 2019 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper and Rami Malek are among the first presenters announced for Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Other presenters announced Wednesday by the actors union include Chadwick Boseman, Sam Elliott, Constance Wu, John David Washington, Adam Driver, and Michelle Yeoh.
Alan Alda to receive SAG Life Achievement Award in 2019
October 4, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Alan Alda will receive the SAG Life Achievement Award at next year's Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony.
The actors union announced Thursday that Alda will accept its highest honor on January 27.
Mister Rogers will be in the PBS ’hood, Betty White too
August 1, 2018 GMTBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A roundup of news from the Television Critics Association summer meeting, at which TV networks and streaming services are presenting details on upcoming programs.
Betty White’s 80-year career celebrated in PBS special
July 31, 2018 GMTBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Betty White sees no point in slowing down at age 96, as long as her phone keeps ringing with offers to work.
The actress known for her roles in "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Golden Girls" is marking her 80th year in show business with a PBS special that looks at her life and career.
‘Golden Girls,’ ‘Soap’ producer Paul Junger Witt dies at 77
April 27, 2018 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Junger Witt, the prolific TV producer behind "The Golden Girls," ''The Partridge Family" and "Soap," died Friday, a spokeswoman said. He was 77.
Witt died at his Los Angeles-area home after battling cancer, spokeswoman Pam Golum said.
Elephant, part of Zoo Miami’s Golden Girls, dies at 44
August 23, 2017 GMTMIAMI (AP) — One of four older elephants brought to Zoo Miami to live out their "retirement years" has died.
Zoo spokesman Ron Magill tells local news outlets that Lisa, a 44-year-old African elephant, died Tuesday after lying down in her barn.
Morgan Freeman to receive SAG Life Achievement Award in 2018
August 22, 2017 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Morgan Freeman will receive the SAG Life Achievement Award at next year's Screen Actors Guild Awards ceremony.
The actors union announced Tuesday that Freeman will accept its highest honor on Jan.
Film academy invites Thor, Wonder Woman to joins its ranks
June 28, 2017 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Thor, Captain America, Wonder Woman and Betty White have been invited to join the film academy.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed its latest invitees on Wednesday, which include several artists from the worlds of action and comedy.