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Great-grandmother celebrated her 93rd birthday by skydiving

<p dir="ltr">A great-grandmother from the Gold Coast has proved that age is just a number, by celebrating her 93rd birthday by going skydiving. </p> <p dir="ltr">Betty Gregory first got a taste for the thrill of being in the sky when she was just 17 and working in England's Royal Air Force.</p> <p dir="ltr">She told <em><a href="https://9now.nine.com.au/today/queensland-great-grandmother-jumps-out-of-plane-to-celebrate-93rd-birthday/707b554c-f6e4-47a5-b63f-b05370bfaaad">Today</a></em>, "I was 17 and I was doing a photographic course where I had to go up in a plane to do some aerial photography training."</p> <p dir="ltr">"I had to crawl past the pilot's legs, where they'd taken a panel out of the nose and installed this camera on a framework and I could see all the little fields with animals and cars on little tiny roads and I thought it would be very nice to do a jump."</p> <p dir="ltr">After she landed safely on the ground, Betty tried to convince the pilot to take her back up and let her do a jump, but to no avail. </p> <p dir="ltr">She put the idea on the back burner, vowing to herself to do the skydive at some stage in the future. </p> <p dir="ltr">Fast forward a few decades, when Betty had settled on the Gold Coast and started a family, she began thinking of the skydive once more. </p> <p dir="ltr">"I saw them landing on Kirra Beach and I thought, 'Now there's an idea, I'll do that for my 80th birthday,'" she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">So she did, and she pledged to go again on her 85th birthday for her second skydive. </p> <p dir="ltr">"I was going to do another one at 90, but COVID-19 happened and everything was cancelled," she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Then, for my 91st birthday, my son came up from Victoria and I asked if he also wanted to jump, he said 'well, I suppose if you can do it at 91, mum, I can do it at 68.'"</p> <p dir="ltr">As Betty’s love for jumping out of planes grew, she decided not to wait until her 95th birthday to do it again. </p> <p dir="ltr">"The numbers of my age are getting quite high, so I thought maybe I won't leave it for 95, I'll do it at 93 instead," she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">Betty admitted she's even gotten friendly with the tandem jumper who lets her manoeuvre the parachute handles so she can spend a little bit longer sailing through the skies.</p> <p dir="ltr">"It's exhilarating, it really is - I really enjoy it," she said.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image credits: Today </em></p>

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Hugh Jackman's joyful encounter with Betty Who lights up Broadway

<p>In the world of entertainment, new friendships and collaborations are always reasons to celebrate, and when two talented stars cross paths, it's like a burst of stardust lighting up the stage.</p> <p>Recently, the charismatic Hugh Jackman and the sensational Aussie singer Betty Who shared a moment that brought smiles to the faces of fans worldwide.</p> <p>Jackman, the beloved 54-year-old actor known for his impressive acting range, was seen beaming from ear to ear when he paid a visit to Betty Who's Broadway show, "Hadestown." This delightful encounter took place shortly after Jackman announced his separation from his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness. The moment these two Aussie talents connected backstage at "Hadestown" was a genuine reflection of the magic of the theatre.</p> <p>Betty Who, a 31-year-old singer whose incredible vocal prowess has captured hearts far and wide, couldn't contain her excitement. She took to social media to share a heartwarming photo of herself with Hugh Jackman and expressed her gratitude, saying, "MY COUNTRYMAN!!!! 🇦🇺thank you for coming to see us in @hadestown and being so kind!" The photo radiated the joy of their meeting and set social media abuzz.</p> <p>Fans of both artists couldn't contain their delight at the sight of this Aussie duo coming together. The comments poured in, expressing the desire to see them collaborate in a movie musical. One fan wrote, "I’M CRYING 😭 we need a movie musical with you two as the leads IMMEDIATELY 😍." The enthusiasm was infectious, with many others expressing their excitement at this delightful encounter.</p> <blockquote class="instagram-media" style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1m7TiuF8n/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"> </div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <div style="padding: 12.5% 0;"> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;"> <div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: 8px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style="width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"> </div> <div style="width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"> </div> </div> </div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;"> </div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;"> </div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cx1m7TiuF8n/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Betty Who (@bettywho)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>The media has taken notice of this heartwarming friendship as well, with reports suggesting that Hugh Jackman and Betty Who are "really good friends who hope to work in a theater show or musical one day." The chemistry between them is undeniable, and fans can't help but hope for more collaborations that showcase their talents.</p> <p>It's not just Betty Who that Hugh Jackman has been spending time with in recent days. He has been <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/beauty-style/hugh-jackman-s-first-outing-with-his-famous-friends-after-bombshell-split" target="_blank" rel="noopener">spotted mingling with other famous friends</a>, including Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, and Taylor Swift. This star-studded social circle is a testament to Jackman's magnetic personality and the genuine connections he forms in the entertainment industry.</p> <p>In addition to his exciting social life, Hugh Jackman is reportedly in the early stages of writing a memoir that is set to be a revelation for his fans. This memoir will be a personal account of his life and experiences, and it promises to be a "bombshell". It's a project that Jackman is approaching with honesty and introspection, especially in light of his recent divorce from Deborra-Lee Furness.</p> <p>As Jackman and Furness publicly announced their separation, they expressed their deep appreciation for the three decades of shared experiences in their "wonderful, loving marriage". Their decision to part ways is driven by their individual paths of growth, and their commitment to their family remains steadfast. Their statement reflects an inspiring journey of gratitude, love, and kindness as they transition to new chapters in their lives.</p> <p><em>Image: Instagram</em></p>

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Betty White’s home up for grabs

<p dir="ltr">Betty White’s Californian home, which she built with her husband back in 1981, has hit the market for a whopping $7.95 million (AU$10.6 million).</p> <p dir="ltr">The stunning home was put on the market just a day after a moving tribute at the Oscars for the beloved actress.</p> <p dir="ltr">Betty and her late husband Allen Ludden built the beautiful beach home together, with construction finalised in 1981.</p> <p dir="ltr">Described as “one of America's stunning jewels”, the home boasts impressive panoramic ocean views of the Point Lobos Nature Reserve, Ribera Beach, and Monastery Beach from nearly every room.</p> <p dir="ltr">The three storey manor has four bedrooms and four bathrooms, perfect for a growing family.</p> <p dir="ltr">Its interior is still that of the '80s, with exposed wooden beams, an arresting stone wall and a fireplace in the living room.</p> <p dir="ltr">The humble abode is expected to sell for $7,950,000 (AU$10.6 million).</p> <p dir="ltr">The <em>Golden Girls</em> actress died on New Year's Eve 2021, and was honoured at the 2022 Oscars with a moving tribute from Jamie Lee Curtis, who brought a puppy on stage with her in reference to Betty’s deep love for animals.</p> <p dir="ltr">“She was not only a Golden Girl, she was a legend who brightened every room she walked in and brought a smile to the faces of all who watched her on the screen," Curtis said.</p> <p dir="ltr">"And day in and day out for almost a century, she was a woman who cared so much for not just her two-legged friends but for animals just like this."</p> <p dir="ltr">"So the greatest gift you could give Betty White is to open your heart and your home and adopt a rescue dog just like Mac-N-Cheese from Paw Works. So thank you, Betty, thank you for being a friend to us all.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Sothebys</em></p>

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Outrage after Betty White excluded from BAFTAs 'In Memoriam' tribute

<p>The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has been forced to explain why Betty White was noticeably missing from the "In Memoriam" segment at the 2022 ceremony. </p> <p>There was an uproar on social media as fans realised the TV legend was overlooked in the segment, which honoured dozens of movie and TV stars who died in the past year. </p> <p>Big names such as actor Sidney Poitier, singer Meat Load and director Ivan Reitman were all included, with many believing Betty White should have been given the same honour. </p> <p>"How come Betty White wasn't mentioned in Memoriam she died on 31st December 2021, that's terrible," one fan tweeted, while another wrote, "Where was the wonderful Betty White??"</p> <p>The BAFTAs have since explained why the actress was left out of the segment, telling <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1323038/betty-white-fans-call-out-baftas-after-she-s-missing-from-in-memoriam-segment?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&amp;utm_source=eonline&amp;utm_medium=rssfeeds&amp;utm_campaign=rss_topstories" target="_blank" rel="noopener">E! News</a> in a statement that they have plans to honour the <em>Golden Girls</em> star during the dedicated Television Awards later in the year.</p> <p>Also noticeably absent from the <em>Peaky Blinders</em> and <em>Harry Potter</em> star Helen McCrory who died in April last year from breast cancer, aged 52. </p> <p>"Due to the number of people we would like to recognise at any one time and the limited time in which we have to do so, individuals may be featured in a television broadcast only once," the BAFTAs stated.</p> <p>"Decisions as to who is selected for inclusion are made by BAFTA's Obituaries Committee, which considers over 200 names a year."  </p> <p>Both Betty White and Helen McCrory appear on the BAFTA's website in the "In Memory Of" section. </p> <p>Betty White passed away on December 31st 2021 in her Los Angeles home at age 99. </p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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"She’d be furious!": New insight into Betty White and Bea Arthur’s relationship

<p dir="ltr">Just one month after her passing, Hollywood gossips are looking for dirt on beloved actress Betty White - and they have uncovered just how frosty her relationship was with her co-stars.</p><p dir="ltr">Joel Thurm, the casting director for <em>Golden Girls</em>, <a href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/revealed-golden-girls-co-stars-vicious-insult-to-betty-white/6ENEB66WZQRHQE7YZRZMJ2XO5A/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">revealed</a> that White’s main co-stars Bea Arthur and Rue McClanahan thought little of her and described her using quite colourful language during his appearance on <em><a href="https://theoriginals.libsyn.com/the-originals-24-bad-timing-special" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Originals</a></em> podcast.</p><p dir="ltr">He shocked the podcast hosts with the intensity of Bea Arthur’s language relating to White, saying their fury came after she mocked fellow <em>Golden Girls</em> actress Estelle Getty in front of a live audience when she began to forget her lines.</p><p dir="ltr">“That may seem like a minor transgression, but it really does get to you … I have no idea how Estelle Getty felt, but I know the other two did not like (White) at all,” Thurm said.</p><p dir="ltr">Getty passed away in 2008 from Lewy body dementia after retiring from acting in 2001 due to ailing health.</p><p dir="ltr">Andrew Goldman, the host of <em>The Originals</em>, took to Instagram following the episode.</p><p dir="ltr">“When I got into journalism, maybe I didn’t dream at 49 I wouldn’t be refereeing a fight between deceased sitcom stars,” he <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CZz5yr1rTe2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wrote</a>.</p><p dir="ltr">“I’m very happy for the attention my latest episode of ‘The Originals’ is getting because Bea Arthur and Rue McClanahan apparently used the ‘c-word’ to describe Betty White.”</p><p dir="ltr">White had previously spoken about her tense relationship with Bea Arthur, revealing that her co-star had little fondness for her during a 2011 interview with Village Voice.</p><p dir="ltr">“Bea had a reserve. She was not that fond of me. She found me a pain in the neck sometimes,” White said at the time.</p><p dir="ltr">“It was my positive attitude - and that made Bea mad sometimes. Sometimes if I was happy, she’d be furious!”</p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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“There is no other”: Betty Davis, the ‘Queen of Funk’, dies at 77

<p dir="ltr">Funk and soul legend Betty Davis has died at 77 years old.</p><p dir="ltr">Danielle Maggio, a friend of the music star and model, confirmed the news on Wednesday, as reported by <em>Metro UK</em>.</p><p dir="ltr">Maggio also took to Twitter to share the sad news, writing: “Devastated by the passing of my dear friend, pioneering songwriter, singer and producer, #BettyDavis.”</p><p dir="ltr">She confirmed that the “Queen of Funk” died peacefully, with “no pain or fear”.</p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-39ce42f6-7fff-80cd-3c50-4c0a85ff5061"></span></p><p dir="ltr">“Knowing her was the greatest honour of my life,” Maggio wrote. “I love you, Betty. Your music and spirit will live on forever.”</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Devastated by the passing of my dear friend, pioneering songwriter, singer and producer, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BettyDavis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BettyDavis</a>. There was no pain or fear as she left this physical world. Knowing her was the greatest honor of my life. I love you, Betty. Your music and spirit will live on forever. <a href="https://t.co/8pZAK6nS0S">pic.twitter.com/8pZAK6nS0S</a></p>— Danielle Maggio (@saucequeen_pgh) <a href="https://twitter.com/saucequeen_pgh/status/1491500133074280453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote><p dir="ltr">Amie Downs, the communications director for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - where Davis lived - told <em><a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/betty-davis-dead-obit-1297372/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rolling Stone</a></em> the star died of natural causes.</p><p dir="ltr">In a statement on Wednesday, Davis’ longtime friend Connie Portis remembered the trailblazing singer as a “beloved member of her community”.</p><p dir="ltr">“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Betty Davis, a multi-talented music influencer and pioneer rock star, singer, songwriter, and fashion icon,” Portis said.</p><p dir="ltr">“Most of all, Betty was a friend, aunt, niece, and beloved member of her community of Homestead, Pennsylvania, and of the worldwide community of friends and fans.”</p><p dir="ltr">Davis, born Betty Mabry in North Carolina, moved to New York, where her music career began.</p><p dir="ltr">She became known for her sexualised lyrics, rising to fame to produce hits like <em>Get Ready for Betty</em>, <em>If I’m in Luck I Might Get Picked Up</em> and <em>It’s My Life</em>.</p><p dir="ltr">Davis also wrote <em>Uptown (to Harlem)</em>, which appeared on The Chamber Brother’s 1967 album <em>The Time Has Come</em>.</p><p dir="ltr">She released her self-titled first album in 1973, followed by <em>They Say I’m Different</em> in 1974 and <em>Nasty Gal</em> in 1975.</p><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2cf2c43f-7fff-9d98-88a0-2ad15fb9134e"></span></p><p dir="ltr">Davis was also known for being the second wife to jazz legend Miles Davis, who was 19 years older than her. The pair were wed in 1968 after being together for two years, but filed for divorce after just one year.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">It's been talked about over and over but let's just emphasize again how Betty Davis had a GIGANTIC impact on music, as well as being unapologetically herself as both an independent woman as well as an artist. A true pioneer and trailblazer <a href="https://t.co/01g53Sd93g">pic.twitter.com/01g53Sd93g</a></p>— COSMO BAKER (@CosmoBaker) <a href="https://twitter.com/CosmoBaker/status/1491462261134798850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2022</a></blockquote><p dir="ltr">Though their marriage was brief, Davis still influenced her former husband’s music, appearing on the cover of his album <em>Filles de Kilimanjaro</em> and inspiring the track <em>Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)</em>.</p><p dir="ltr">Despite releasing her album in the same year, Davis left the music industry in 1975, moving to Pittsburgh to get away from the spotlight.</p><p dir="ltr">Her disappearance from the public eye didn’t stop her from gaining a cult following or continuing to inspire a new generation of artists. The renewed interest in her work resulted in the re-release of her albums in 2007, as well as the debut of her unreleased fourth album, which was recorded in 1976 and released under a new name in 2009.</p><p dir="ltr">Speaking to the <em>New York Times</em> in 2018 about her decision to retire, Davis said: “When I was told that it was over, I just accepted that. And nobody else was knocking at my door.”</p><p dir="ltr">During the same year, Davis released her first song in 40 years, titled <em><a href="https://daniellemaggio.bandcamp.com/album/a-little-bit-hot-tonight" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Little Bit Hot Tonight</a></em>, which was performed by Maggio on Davis’ behalf.</p><p dir="ltr">Portis said a tribute would be made to “her beautiful, bold and brash persona” at a later date.</p><p dir="ltr">“Today we cherish her memory as the sweet, thoughtful, and reflective person she was… There is no other.”</p><p dir="ltr"><span id="docs-internal-guid-1c96b23e-7fff-be19-07dd-d94e38a99e65"></span></p><p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Getty Images</em></p>

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Betty White's 100th birthday honoured with unseen photo

<p>In honour of what would have been her 100th birthday, tributes have flowed online for the late Betty White. </p> <p>Thousands of show business alumni have posted their memories of Betty, with her assistant sharing what was likely one of the last photos taken of the TV legend. </p> <p>Kiersten Mikelas shared the previously unseen snap, saying, "On this special day, I wanted to share this photo of Betty."</p> <p>Kiersten said the image was taken on December 20th, just 11 days before her death.</p> <p>Posting the snap to Betty White's official Facebook page, she said, "She was radiant and beautiful and as happy as ever. Thanks to all of you are are doing kind things today and every day to make the world a better place."</p> <p>Betty White passed away in her bed on December 31st after suffering a stroke six days earlier. </p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbettymwhite%2Fposts%2F474287794069331&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500" width="500" height="665" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></p> <p>As many celebrated her life on her 100th birthday, even the Google search engine got involved in the tribute. </p> <p>Googling the words "Betty White", an icon appears to users that read, "Thank you for being a friend. 1922-2021", in homage to her iconic role on the <em>Golden Girls</em> series. </p> <p>In honour of her centenary, a documentary was also released in select theatres around the US, titled Betty White: A Celebration. </p> <p>The film goes behind the scenes of the star's life in the spotlight and documents some of her notable roles that influenced a generation. </p> <p><span>"Our film will provide a way for all who loved her to celebrate her life — and experience what made her such a national treasure," producers Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein said in a statement. </span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images / Facebook </em></p>

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Betty White's real cause of death leaked

<p><em>Image: Getty</em></p> <p>The New York Post is now reporting that the official cause of death of iconic TV star Betty White was a ‘cerebrovascular accident’.</p> <p>The medical term for a stroke, listed on a death certificate obtained by entertainment news outlet TMZ on Monday, occurred six days prior to Ms White's passing, and is caused by a loss of blood flow to areas of the brain, which can result in serious tissue damage.</p> <p><br />While it's not clear if Ms White underwent any behavioural or emotional changes between the time of her stroke and her death on New Year's Eve, her agent and close friend, Jeff Witjas, said in a statement to<span> </span><em>People<span> </span></em>that “Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home.”</p> <p>Witjas also denied that Ms White’s death was at all related to her receiving her COVID-19 booster shot just days before.</p> <p>“People are saying her death was related to getting a booster shot three days earlier, but that is not true. She died of natural causes,” he told<span> </span><em>People</em>, adding, “Her death should not be politicised — that is not the life she lived.”</p> <p><br />As it had been previously reported, White’s <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/health/caring/betty-white-s-final-words">last word</a> before she died was her late husband Allen Ludden’s first name.</p> <p><br />Witjas later confirmed her death, telling People, “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever.</p> <p><br />“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.”</p>

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Betty White’s touching act of kindness during Hurricane Katrina revealed

<p dir="ltr">Betty White has been remembered and celebrated as a hilarious comedian and brilliant actor, but also a wonderfully generous conversationist, philanthropist, and animal activist, since her<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://oversixty.com.au/health/caring/betty-white-s-final-words" target="_blank">passing on December 31 at the age of 99</a>.</p> <p dir="ltr">Animals were one of the big loves of Betty’s life, with her writing on Instagram in April 2021 for National Pet Day, “I have been a pet lover all my life” underneath a photo of her with two of her dogs.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNi0EYGnn11/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CNi0EYGnn11/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Betty White (@bettymwhite)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p dir="ltr">But in addition to owning and caring for pets herself, she also dedicated a lot of time and money to advocating for important causes related to animal welfare and protection. One example was shared by Audubon Nature Institute following her death.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Institute tweeted, “We lost a conservationist, animal advocate, and friend. When the penguins &amp; sea otters were evacuated to @MontereyAq for Hurricane Katrina, Betty White paid for the plane to relocate them. She did not ask for fanfare; she just wanted to help.” Attached was a photo of an employee releasing a penguin into the water.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">We lost a conservationist, animal advocate, and friend. When the penguins &amp; sea otters were evacuated to <a href="https://twitter.com/MontereyAq?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MontereyAq</a> for Hurricane Katrina, Betty White paid for the plane to relocate them. She did not ask for fanfare; she just wanted to help. ❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ThankYouForBeingAFriend?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ThankYouForBeingAFriend</a> <a href="https://t.co/NLneNetezz">pic.twitter.com/NLneNetezz</a></p> — Audubon Nature Institute (@AudubonNature) <a href="https://twitter.com/AudubonNature/status/1477087180816322562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 1, 2022</a></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">A spokesperson for the organisation told<span> </span><em>PEOPLE,<span> </span></em>"After Hurricane Katrina, a private plane was chartered to relocate Audubon Aquarium's sea otters and penguins to Monterey Bay Aquarium. Audubon did not find out until after the trip that Betty White had paid for a portion of the trip."</p> <p dir="ltr">White was passionate about her animal advocacy work, telling the<span> </span><em>Wall Street Journal<span> </span></em>in 2012 that she was thrilled to be able to highlight issues affecting animals through her work with numerous organisations, including PAWS/LA and the Morris Animal Foundation.</p> <p dir="ltr">She also spoke about her own pets, including her beloved Golden Retriever Pontiac, who had a tracking implant that White helped fund the development of. She added, "But he's never very far from me. He doesn't go very far because wherever I am he is."</p> <p dir="ltr">Pontiac passed away in 2017, and White decided not to adopt more animals due to her advancing age.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Amanda Edwards/WireImage</em></p>

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Betty White's final words

<p><em>Image: Getty </em></p> <p>Vicki Lawrence, a close friend and former co-star of Betty White, has shared the final word uttered by legendary actress before she died at age 99.</p> <p>Lawrence, 72, who met White on the set of the<span> </span><em>Carol Burnett Show</em><span> </span>and remained close with the TV icon until her death, spoke about the pain of losing her friend and recalled White's touching last moments.</p> <p>In an interview with<span> </span><em>The Hollywood Reporter,</em><span> </span>Lawrence said she found out White's last word was a callout to her husband, Allen Ludden, who died in 1981.</p> <p>"I talked to Carol yesterday, and we agreed it is so f---ing hard to watch the people you love go away," Lawrence told the publication.</p> <p>"She said she spoke to Betty's assistant, who was with her when she passed, and she said the last word out of her mouth was 'Allen.' That's so lovingly sweet. I hope that is true."</p> <p>White's love for her husband burned bright even in the decades since his passing. Remembering the couple's relationship, Lawrence said it was a true Hollywood love story.</p> <p>"They were a lovely couple, and they were adorable together. She drove the car he gave her for as long as I can remember," Lawrence continued. "She wore the same ring he gave her as long as I've known her. That was her love story."</p> <p>Lawrence says the<span> </span><em>Golden Girls</em><span> </span>star would want her friends, family and fans not to mourn her death, but to "laugh" when they think of her name.</p> <p>"She would want us to laugh and remember and love and enjoy and believe that she's in heaven with Allen," she added.</p> <p>White died on January 1st age 99, just a few weeks short of her 100th birthday.</p> <p>Her agent and friend Jeff Witjas confirmed the legendary actress died peacefully in her sleep in her home.</p> <p>"Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," Witjas said in a statement to<span> </span><em>People.</em></p> <p>"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."</p> <p>Witjas emphasised that White had not been ill but had been extremely cautious during the COVID-19 pandemic. She spent most of the past two years at the home she loved with her many pets, and had round-the-clock caretakers in her final years.</p>

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David Campbell’s sweet moment with daughter Betty will melt your heart

<p>Today Extra host David Campbell has sent the internet into a tailspin after sharing a sweet moment with his daughter, Betty.</p> <p>The singer and TV presenter took to Instagram to show fans he and his six-year-old’s new favourite song to sing together, in an emotional post on Wednesday morning.</p> <p>The pair tackled the heartfelt Cover Me In Sunshine together, with David writing: “Betty has been singing this in the car for a while so I had to learn it for her.”</p> <p>Already, the post has received hundreds of comments, with legendary rock singer and dad of Campbell, Jimmy Barnes, writing: “I love that Betty loves to sing xxx”.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CP4XRGRnEsz/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CP4XRGRnEsz/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by David Campbell (@davidcampbell73)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p> </p> <p>Campbell’s co-host on Today Extra, Sylvia Jeffreys, left a simple message after listening to the sweet duo: “JOY!”</p> <p>Fans couldn’t help but flock to the comments either, with one person saying: “What a beautiful girl. She definitely inherited the musical pipes from her gramps and dad.”</p> <p>Another wrote: “Such a beautiful thing to see you singing with your daughter. Please more of Betty singing with you David!”</p> <p><em>Cover Me In Sunshine</em> is an original song by the legendary U.S. star Pink, and her nine-year-old daughter Willow Sage Heart.</p> <p>David and his wife Lisa welcomed their only daughter, Betty, into the world alongside her twin brother, Billy, six years ago.</p> <p>The set of two followed behind their big brother Leo, who is 10.</p> <p>David told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nowtolove.com.au/parenting/celebrity-families/david-campbell-parenting-67082" target="_blank"><em>Now To Love</em></a> earlier this year that raising his three children has been a “wild” journey. "It's such a privilege to raise humans, it really is. It's very hard, very stressful but I've been taught a lot," he admitted.</p> <p>"The experience of watching people grow in front of your eyes and help mould them into better citizens is something that is so special.</p> <p>“You take it for granted as a parent all the time, I did just this morning, but I'm trying to be present and remind myself about how great this time is.”</p>

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Betty White opens up about loneliness while in quarantine

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in element-type-p"> <p>Betty White's agent Jeff Witjas has said that White is ready for some face-to-face interaction after a safe year at home.</p> <p>White, 99, has been isolating at home due to the coronavirus pandemic and keeping busy by "reading, watching TV and doing crossword puzzles at home", according to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tmz.com/2021/05/11/betty-white-keeps-busy-quarantine-covid-update-summer/" target="_blank"><em>TMZ</em></a>.</p> <p>This doesn't mean White isn't counting down the days until she's able to safely interact with friends.</p> <p>Witjas confirmed that White's "ability to regularly interact with friends face to face," during the pandemic has "severely affected in her life," explaining that like many, she's "looking forward to summer when she can safely enjoy the outdoors and regain her freedom."</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSXVN2nVmF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSXVN2nVmF/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Betty White (@bettymwhite)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Despite being an animal lover, White hasn't had any furry friends to keep her company but has said there are a few ducks that keep her company that "walk up to her door every day to say hello".</p> <p>Wijtas declined on commenting whether or not White had been vaccinated.</p> </div> </div> </div>

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Discover the new alternative to nursing homes which provides a kinder care solution for your parent

<p><strong>An innovative new care approach which is centred around delivering personalised solutions and choice is attracting interest from families who don’t want to see their loved ones move into a nursing home.</strong></p> <p>The<span> </span><strong><a rel="noopener" href="https://ldk.com.au/aspire/" target="_blank">Aspire Aged Care</a></strong><span> </span>model is based at LDK’s six-hectare Greenway Views seniors living complex at Tuggeranong, Canberra.</p> <p>Stage one of Greenway Views was delivered at the end of 2019 and includes 210 apartments and a wide range of community facilities. Stage two is due to be completed later in 2021 and will include additional apartments and a beautiful new alfresco bar and entertainment area.</p> <div> <p>Aspire Aged Care is co-located within Greenway Views and has 117 beautifully appointed apartments providing the same level of care as a nursing home, but within the vibrant village community.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840132/downsizing_spon-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/3425911efdc34d8a9035c3a2a152f9bb" /></p> <div><em>Apartments at Aspire Aged Care have a modern and attractive interior design.</em></div> <div> <p>Within Aspire Aged Care, residents live in their own homes and receive tailored care services from registered nurses and care staff, who are on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. </p> <p>This is a different approach to that commonly found in nursing homes, in which residents are effectively seen as patients under medical care and therefore part of an institution.</p> <p>“Before we launched Aspire Aged Care, we conducted research to gauge what consumers were looking for,” LDK CEO Bryon Cannon said. </p> <p>“Not only did they want certainty and transparency when downsizing, they also didn’t want to go to a nursing home and wanted to stay at home for as long as possible. </p> <p>"The consumer has changed significantly in the last few decades, so what might have been acceptable for the consumer before might not be suitable for the baby boomers and their families of today.”</p> <p><strong>Modern and spacious apartments and latest technology</strong></p> <p>The modern and spacious studio and one-bedroom apartments in Aspire Aged Care feature their own kitchen, laundry and balcony, with residents having a key to their front door and plenty of space for their own treasured belongings.  </p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840131/downsizing_spon-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/2962e08a578f4db2a28aafdb8944b3d5" /></p> <div><em>The apartments at Aspire Aged Care include a kitchen, laundry and balcony</em></div> <div> <p>In a move that has been very popular among residents, the apartments are also pet-friendly.</p> <p>Each well-appointed apartment provides privacy and views of the lush natural surroundings as well as access to all Greenway View’s onsite amenities and communal areas. </p> <p>This ensures residents and their families can enjoy the vibrancy of a village environment, while having immediate access to the highest quality of customised care.</p> <p>Innovative and unobtrusive technology is designed to provide peace of mind and a safe environment for residents and their families.</p> </div> <div> <p>Thoughtful design features include responsive circadian lighting to assist the wellbeing of dementia residents and passive sensor monitoring and emergency response systems for immediate assistance.</p> <p>Apart from the physical features, Aspire Aged Care residents and their families are also benefiting from LDK’s customer-centered values and the company’s commitment to staffing excellence.</p> <p>“Our staff must align to the company's culture of Love, Decency and Kindness, which makes up our LDK name,” Mr Cannon said.</p> <p>"We focus very heavily on culture.</p> <p>“We model our business on being a genuine people-first business.</p> <p>“We care for people, and our people care for people, so we need to invest a lot of time and resources into developing our workforce and have their values align to the values of the business, our purpose and our vision. </p> <p>“If we have an engaged workforce, we can deliver the best resident outcomes, and that's what we strive for."</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840134/downsizing_spon-4.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/5d5afb5e32f747e5b1f0152bc3b87fcf" /></p> <p><em>Aspire Aged Care residents live in a village environment</em></p> <p>Aspire Aged Care offers all levels of care, including palliative and end of life care, dementia care and private respite care. It also includes a comprehensive activity and lifestyle program for residents.</p> <p>This is part of LDK’s “One Move Promise”, which effectively means residents won’t need to move outside of the village for care reasons.</p> <p><strong>Testimonials for Aspire Aged Care</strong></p> <p>Despite only opening in early 2020, resident and family testimonials are already rolling in for the Aspire Aged Care model.</p> <p>“I’ve had a bit of experience looking in nursing home as a legatee for the last 26 years, it wasn’t what I wanted for my wife,” said Jim Quick.</p> <p>“I saw the advertising for LDK and come over to look.</p> <p>“I was very impressed with the model, I was back within two days to pay a deposit.</p> <p>“We chose to come here for the care that’s available, which in seven months we have found to be faultless.”</p> <p>“We looked at a few nursing homes and retirement villages and were very discouraged by what we saw and what seemed to be available,” said Nancy Cogan.</p> <p>“One day I saw an advertisement in the paper for LDK, what popped out at me was the one move promise, that’s what brought us here.”</p> <p>“Since moving in there was an immediate increase in the care available for my husband.”</p> <p><strong>Conclusion</strong></p> <p>At LDK, we know every individual’s ageing journey is different. </p> <p>That’s why we partner with each resident to tailor a care plan to suit their individual needs, wishes and preferences.</p> <p>The Aspire Aged care offering is simple, providing services and support in the privacy and comfort of your own home, delivered with Love, Decency and Kindness.</p> <p>Find out more about<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://ldk.com.au/aspire/" target="_blank"><strong>Aspire Aged Care</strong><span> </span></a>here. </p> <div><em>This article was made in partnership with <a rel="noopener" href="https://ldk.com.au/aspire/" target="_blank"><strong>Aspire Aged Care</strong></a>. </em></div> </div> <p>​<img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7840130/downsizing_spon-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ce749ca57d8147b9abe61a29d552d08f" /></p> <div><em>Interior photo of an Aspire Aged Care apartment</em></div> <div></div> </div> </div>

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"'The virus is afraid of Betty!"

<p>Fans around the world have rejoiced with the news that Golden Girl legend Betty White is safe and well amid the coronavirus pandemic.</p> <p>White, 98, is self-isolating in her home in California, with visits from animal friends, including ducks.</p> <p>"No one permitted in except those who must. Has helpers who are great with her," White's rep said in an email to<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.today.com/popculture/betty-white-doing-very-well-despite-coronavirus-pandemic-t182392" target="_blank">Today</a>.</p> <p>"The animal community is watching over her," White's publicist said, adding, "The virus is afraid of Betty!"</p> <p><span>Her friend Tom Sullivan confirmed to </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.closerweekly.com/posts/betty-white-gushes-shes-blessed-with-incredibly-good-health/" target="_blank">Closer</a><span> that she is also keeping her mind active during the lockdown.</span></p> <p>“She reads the L.A. Times cover to cover,” he said.</p> <p>“She owns literally thousands of crossword puzzle books and is constantly doing them to keep her mind jumping. This is really serious with her.”</p> <p>As well as keeping her mind active, White has been relaxing with a cocktail or two.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BHvKyGOgpwy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BHvKyGOgpwy/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Betty White (@bettymwhite)</a> on Jul 11, 2016 at 2:54pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>“Betty loves to joke that vodka keeps her young,” her friend says with a laugh.</p> <p>“She loves the image of her sitting at home in a rocking chair, drinking a martini and watching game shows, but she’s not really a big drinker. That’s not her. She’ll only take a few sips of a cocktail if the occasion calls for it.”</p> <p>White also has a message to the world.</p> <p>“Betty’s message to the world is to slow down and enjoy what you have: family, friends, your pets,” says the friend.</p> <p>“She says that the pandemic is serious, but we have come through worse. It’s Mother Nature’s way of telling us all to slow down.”</p> <p>White has spent 80 years working in television and has the longest career in the history of television.</p>

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Betty White turns 97! Here's her secret to a long life

<p>Six-time Emmy award winner Betty White has nearly been around for an entire century. As the star has turned 97 recently, she shared with <a rel="noopener" href="https://parade.com/634316/samuelmurrian/betty-white-on-her-legacy-memories-and-her-recipe-for-living-a-long-happy-life/" target="_blank">Parade </a>her favourite memories and how she’s managed to live a long and happy life.</p> <p>“I know it sounds corny, but I try to see the funny side and the upside, not the downside. I get bored with people who complain about this or that. It’s such a waste of time,” White revealed.</p> <p>White’s life tips tend to focus on the positive side of life.</p> <p>“Enjoy life,” she says. “Accentuate the positive, not the negative. It sounds so trite, but a lot of people will pick out something to complain about, rather than say, ‘Hey, that was great!’ It’s not hard to find great stuff if you look.”</p> <p>As she’s had a lot of time to focus and reflect upon her life, there’s not a lot White tends to dwell on.</p> <p>“I don’t have time to miss much,” she says, “because I’m still working.”</p> <p>“I just love to work, so I’ll keep working until they stop asking.”</p> <p>She also gave some straightforward advice for the newcomers in the brutal world of show business.</p> <p>“Do your work, learn your lines and come in prepared,” she says.</p> <p>“Don’t think you can wing it, because you can’t. We’re in show business, which is fun, but take your business seriously, because it is a serious business.”</p> <p>Speaking of show business, she’s not worried about the entertainment industry’s fate either, as a new generation of funny men and women break through the ranks.</p> <p>“I think the business is in pretty good shape; I don’t have to fix it,” She smiles. “I will, but I don’t have to."</p>

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Betty White’s style over the years

<p>Betty White was one of the first women ever to appear on television, and now, 78 years later, she’s still one of our all-time favourites. From <em>The Mary Tyler Moore Show</em> to <em>Golden Girls</em>, there are few entertainers out there as beloved as Betty.</p> <p>Today, as the small screen icon celebrates her 96th birthday, we’re revisiting some of her best style moments throughout her storied career. Scroll through the gallery above to see our favourite vintage pics of Betty.</p> <p>Tell us in the comments below, what’s your favourite Betty White role?</p>

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Why Betty White is not slowing down at 95

<p><span>At 95 years old, Betty White is proving that age is no barrier to health or happiness.</span></p> <p><span>Earlier this year, </span><em><span>The Golden Girls</span></em><span> star shared how excited she was to be celebrating her 95th birthday in January.</span></p> <p><span>“I keep thinking, 'Betty, you’re 95 years old,'" she told Yahoo at the time. "I’m so blessed with good health and faculties and I’ve got memories and all that. You can’t really expect that at 95." </span></p> <p><span>She joked, "You think you'll fade off into the sunset. Well, the sun sets every night, but I just won't go away."</span></p> <p><span>In a previous interview, Betty’s former </span><em><span>Hot in Cleveland</span></em><span> co-star Wendie Malick joked about Betty’s secret to good health.</span></p> <p><span>"Hot dogs and vodka! It’s her secret weapon. I don’t think it’s for everyone — don’t try it at home!" Wendie said.</span></p> <p><span>A close friend of Betty revealed to </span><em><span>Closer Weekly </span></em><span>that the actress enjoys keeping her mind active.</span></p> <p><span>“Every single morning she reads the </span><em><span>Los Angeles Time</span></em><span>s cover to cover, along with a couple other newspapers. And she always does at least two full crossword puzzles every day," he said.</span></p> <p><span>Betty also has a physical therapist visit her twice a week to lead her through a light exercise regime including a walk around the grounds of her home.</span></p> <p><span>"She watches golf on Sundays, and then she’ll call me and say, ‘I’ve been working on my golf swing in the living room and I just can’t get my flat-iron swing right!'" her friend added.</span></p> <p><span>Betty’s friend and former housekeeper, Edna McNair, revealed that the actress is looking forward to celebrating many more birthdays in the future.</span></p> <p><span>“Last I talked to her we were teasing each other about how long we’re going to live," she said. "We said we want to be like Moses and live to be 120! We're just so glad Betty continues to feel well — and hope she's around for many, many more years to come!"</span></p>

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Betty White reveals behind-the-scenes secrets of The Golden Girls

<p>They were best friends on screen, and it seems the stars of <em>The G</em><em>olden Girls</em> were just as close behind the scenes too. According to <a href="http://www.closerweekly.com/posts/betty-white-golden-girls-secrets-138510" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><em>Closer Weekly</em></strong></span></a>, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Bea Arthur loved to gossip and chat on set, helping each other through a number of heartbreaking personal tragedies.</p> <p>“We adored each other,” 95-year-old Betty said. “It was such a special experience. Between scenes, instead of going to our dressing rooms, we’d sit there and yak about very intimate things.”</p> <p>The ladies’ first real bonding experience came in the show’s second season, when both Bea and Betty sadly lost their mothers. “It was a pretty rough year,” Bea admitted. Their grief was so deep that at one point, director Lex Passaris considered shutting down production. “But both ladies said, ‘No. We need to work.’”</p> <p>And despite the rumours of a rift between Betty and Bea, the two were very close. “Bea wouldn’t go to dinner between shows unless Betty would walk with her,” Rue once said. Bea’s son Matthew Saks confirmed it, telling <em>Closer</em>, “Betty would pick my mum up in the driveway, or my mum would pick her up.”</p> <p><em>The</em> <em>Golden Girls' </em>close bond also endured during heartbreak, with Betty’s husband passing away before the series entered production and Rue’s fifth marriage crumbling during filming for the first season.</p> <p>“They confided in each other,” an insider revealed. “Rue was a great listener and a sympathetic shoulder. She had a sounding board in Betty as well.”</p> <p>It’s hard to believe it’s been 25 years since the beloved show came to an end, but Betty says she’d give anything to go back to those golden days. “I’ve missed <em>The </em><em>Golden Girls</em> since we went off the air,” she confesses. “It was just heaven. It was like being with your family every day.”</p> <p>Tell us in the comments below, were you a fan of <em>The G</em><em>olden Girls</em>? Who was your favourite character? </p>

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Olympic champion Betty Cuthbert passes away aged 79

<p>Olympic champion Betty Cuthbert has passed away at the age of 79, the one-time world record holder succumbing to multiple sclerosis after a long battle.</p> <p>Cuthbert famously became one of the stars of the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne, winning gold in the 100m, 200, and 4x100m relay, which instantly cemented her status as Australian sport’s golden girl.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Athletics Australia is saddened to confirm the passing of Olympic legend Betty Cuthbert, Our thoughts with her family &amp; friends. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RIP?src=hash">#RIP</a> <a href="https://t.co/l4onq19Yke">pic.twitter.com/l4onq19Yke</a></p> — Athletics Australia (@AthsAust) <a href="https://twitter.com/AthsAust/status/894320980750983169">August 6, 2017</a></blockquote> <p>While injury prevented her from adding to her tally in Rome, she came out of retirement in 1964 to take the 400m title in Tokyo.</p> <p>Cuthbert remains the only Olympian to have won gold in the 100m, 200m and 400m and only Ian Thorpe has won more gold medals for Australia.</p> <p>Tributes have flowed on social media following news of her passing:</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Rest in peace Betty Cuthbert, forever a golden girl.</p> — Bill Shorten (@billshortenmp) <a href="https://twitter.com/billshortenmp/status/894321869825875968">August 6, 2017</a></blockquote> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Betty Cuthbert ran times in the ‘50s and ‘60s that they’d struggle to run today. Her legend will remain with us forever. Rest in peace.</p> — Alan Jones (@AlanJones) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlanJones/status/894321837198290944">August 6, 2017</a></blockquote> <p>Our thoughts are with Cuthbert’s family.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Twitter / David Tarbaton </em></p>

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Why Betty White never remarried after her third husband

<p>Betty White has won over audiences worldwide with her sense of humour in shows such as <em>The Golden Girls</em> and <em>The Mary Tyler Moore Show.</em> The 95-year-old star also has a love story that is just as stunning as her on-screen performances.</p> <p>Betty was married twice before she met the love of her life, game show host Allen Ludden. In 1945, she married US army pilot Dick Barker and in 1947 she wed Hollywood agent Lane Allen, but the pair were divorced by 1949. The actress has said that neither of her first two marriages compare to her relationship with Allen.</p> <p>When Betty was 39 she met Allen, a widower and father of three, when she appeared on his game show <em>Password</em>. Betty was “going steady” with someone else at the time and didn’t see a future for herself in New York where Allen filmed his show, however, the pair quickly fell in love. Betty refused Allen’s proposal twice but he persisted and even wore the engagement ring on a chain around his neck until she agreed to marry him. They were married in 1963.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img width="500" height="649" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/38008/in-text-betty_500x649.jpg" alt="In Text Betty"/></p> <p>The pair enjoyed 18 years of wedded bliss until 1981 when Allen devastatingly passed away from stomach cancer. When asked if she would ever marry again, Betty told the<em> Daily Mail</em>, “Once you've had the best, who needs the rest?”</p> <p>"I made two mistakes before Allen, but the love of your life doesn't come along in every life, so I am very grateful that I found him."</p> <p>"I had 18 wonderful years with Allen Ludden," she told Piers Morgan. "The first two were rehearsals."</p> <p>In 2015, Betty told Oprah that her biggest regret was not accepting Allen’s first proposal.</p> <p>“I spent a whole year, wasted a whole year that Allen and I could have had together, saying, 'No, I wouldn't marry him,'" she told Oprah on <em>Where Are They Now</em>. "I wasted a whole year we could have had together, but we made it. We finally did."</p> <p>Their love story is forever immortalised with side-by-side stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.</p>

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