Betty White was an actress, novelist, animal rights activist, television personality, and comedienne from the United States.
She also worked as a producer and is regarded as one of the pioneers of American television, having played an important role both behind and in front of the camera in the early days of the medium’s existence.
She was the first female to produce a sitcom, earning her the honorary title of ‘Mayor of Hollywood.’
Betty White won several honours for her work in comedies, game shows, and comedic television series.
She rose to fame as the ‘First Lady of Game Programs,’ because to her appearances on game shows.
Her career as a singer, actress, host, and producer spans 80 years, making her the longest-serving entertainer in history.
Here are 10 stunning pictures of young Betty White:
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During WWII, Betty White was a member of the American Women’s Voluntary Services.
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On 1956, Betty White sits in a canvas chair, surveying her garden.
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Betty White appears in the 1950s.
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Betty White appeared on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” from 1970 to 1977.
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Ed Asner, Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore, and Ted Knight pose with their Emmy Awards in 1976, from left to right.
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From 1977 through 1978, Betty White and Georgia Engel appeared on “The Betty White Show.”
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Betty White attends the 33rd Annual Tony Awards with Ted Knight in 1979.
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From 1985 through 1992, Betty White co-starred in the hit television programme “The Golden Girls” with Rue McClanahan (left), Estelle Getty (centre), and Bea Arthur.
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Betty White and Michael J. Fox pose with their Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series, respectively, in 1986.
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On March 21, 1992, Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Betty White, and Ed Asner gather in Los Angeles for the Museum of Television and Radio’s 9th annual Television Festival.
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