Robert Redford is among the many stars remembering Betty White, who died on New Year's Eve. "She made us all laugh, including me," Redford, 85, said in a statement to PEOPLE. "Betty lived life devoted to her craft and her love of animals. She made us all laugh, including me.

Did Robert Redford like Betty White?

“Betty lived life devoted to her craft and her love of animals,” Redford said in a statement provided Monday to the Los Angeles Times. “She made us all laugh, including me. I had a crush on her too!”

What did Ryan Reynolds say about Betty White's death?

"The world looks a little different now. She was great at defying expectation," Reynolds wrote. "She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough. We'll miss you, Betty.

Who got Betty White's money when she died?

White, who died in late December 2021 at nearly 100 years old, left most of her estate, estimated to be worth $75 million, to a trust benefiting animal charities — many of the same animal welfare services she supported throughout her life, according to The Daily Star. However, she did have pets of her own.

Why was Betty White's house torn down?

The home, which was more than 3,000 square feet and had five bedrooms and six baths, was listed by Marlene Okulick of Sotheby's International Realty – Pacific Palisades Brokerage. According to the listing, the property was sold for "land value," meaning it was always set to be torn down once bought.

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Who were Betty White's heirs?

White never had any children of her own. However, she was a stepmother to Ludden's three kids, Sarah, Martha, and David Ludden. Unfortunately, she did not have any legal heirs to inherit her legacy.

Are any of the Golden Girls still alive?

McClanahan passed away in 2010 at age 76 from a stroke. Arthur died from cancer in 2009 at age 86, and Getty, who suffered from Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disease, died in 2008 at age 84. The last surviving Golden Girls star, White died December 31, 2021, at 99.

How old was Betty White when Allen Ludden died?

She and Ludden were married for 18 years, until Ludden passed away from stomach cancer in 1981 when White was 59 years old. White had no regret about ending her first two marriages, even though she admitted the divorces were probably her fault.

Is Estelle Getty still alive?

Getty died in the early morning hours of July 22, 2008, at her home in Los Angeles, the result of Lewy body dementia, according to her family.

What did Sandra Bullock say about Betty White?

In the interview, Bullock spoke about White's skills as an actress over her illustrious career and how she had "ridiculous" comedic timing. "Timing isn't easy in comedy, because you have to navigate other people's timing. Betty pivots like I have never seen, making it look seamless," she said.

Did Betty White get along with Ryan Reynolds?

Betty White and Ryan Reynolds met while starring in the 2010 movie "The Proposal." White played Reynolds' grandmother in the film, and they've had an amusing public friendship since. Before White's death on December 31, Reynolds joked about the media "exploiting" their relationship.

Did Ryan Reynolds have a crush on Betty White?

Ryan Reynolds paid tribute to screen legend Betty White after she died aged 99. Since 2009 the pair kept up a long-running joke about Reynolds' unrequited love for her.

Did Betty White ever meet Robert Redford?

I just worship from afar," she said in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. But Betty wasn't looking to actually meet the star, because, as she put it, "If I ever met him, I'd faint." Redford eventually heard of White's admiration and he had the perfect response: "I can't imagine being loved by anybody better."

Were Paul Newman and Robert Redford really friends?

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The deep connection between them even led to them buying matching Porsches to go racing after The Sting. In many ways, their on-screen chemistry was only heightened by their off-screen antics together.

Was Mary Tyler Moore friends with Betty White?

At first, she was meant to only appear in one episode, since White was already good friends with Mary Tyler Moore and her then-husband Grant Tinker. However, producers loved her as Sue Ann, seemingly sweet but actually very competitive and snarky, and told her to expect to be called back.

Who was the love of Betty White's life?

1961: Betty White Meets Allen Ludden

Following two short-lived marriages, Betty White found true love with game show host Allen Ludden, whom she met while appearing as a guest on Password during the show's third week.

Did Betty White love Allen Ludden?

As White told Larry King in 2010, her marriage to Ludden was simply "the best. He was the love of my life." King ventured that she never got over him, and she agreed. "Never," she said.

What did Allen Ludden pass away from?

Then he was married to Betty White from 1963 until his death in 1981. Ludden died on June 9, 1981 in Los Angeles, California from stomach cancer, aged 63.

Why did The Golden Girls seem so much older?

While White's lovable character, Rose, is revealed to be 55 in Season 1, Episode 22, when Dorothy reveals her age. In real life, the actresses were older than the characters they played, one reason why fans suspect they may appear older than Parker, Nixon and Davis.

Who was the oldest Golden Girl in real life?

Betty White was 63 years old when the first episode of The Golden Girls aired on September 14th, 1985. She was the oldest of the three girls (Estelle Getty, Bea Arthur, and Rue McClanahan) but she's the only one left now, at age 98.

Who was the youngest Golden Girl in real life?

Rue McClanahan's Blanche Devereaux Was The Youngest In The Golden Girls. While Blanche Devereaux was approximately 53 years old at the start of The Golden Girls, making her the youngest of the main characters, her actor Rue McClanahan was actually a few years younger, 51 years old, at the start of the series.

Who was Betty White's last husband?

She married Hollywood talent agent Lane Allen in 1947, and they divorced in 1949 because he wanted to start a family but she wanted to focus on her career rather than having children. On June 14, 1963, White married television host Allen Ludden, whom she had met as a celebrity guest on his game show Password in 1961.

Did Betty White get along with her stepchildren?

As for her relationship with her stepchildren, Betty told People in a past interview that she felt “blessed” to be a stepmother to Allen's three kids. “It turned out great,” she said.