Ryan Reynolds shared a heartfelt message honoring his longtime friend and co-star from “The Proposal,” who passed away on Friday at the age of 99.
Reynolds penned, “The world feels different now. She masterfully defied expectations. She reached a ripe old age, yet it still feels too soon. We’ll miss you, Betty. Now you’re in on the secret.”
Valerie Bertinelli, White’s “Hot in Cleveland” co-star, expressed, “Rest peacefully, dear Betty. Heaven must be incredibly radiant right now.”
Comedienne Kathy Griffin shared that White was always welcoming towards her.
“She treated me as if we were part of the same exclusive group,” Griffin tweeted in a lengthy post about White, “She truly treated me as an equal in the world of female comedians. She possessed both sharp wit and gentle wisdom …and regardless of time’s passage, there will be only one Betty White.”
The Martin Luther King Jr. Center conveyed their gratitude for White’s friendship.
Andy Cohen, scheduled to host a New Year’s Eve special with Anderson Cooper on Friday, tweeted, “Tonight, we’ll raise numerous toasts to Betty White’s AMAZING legacy!!!”
Actress Debra Messing stated, “Betty White. Oh no. I grew up watching her, always delighted. She was playful, bold, and brilliant. We all anticipated this day, but it doesn’t lessen the sorrow. A true national icon. May she soar with the Angels.”
Actor George Takei remarked, “Our national treasure, Betty White, passed shortly before her 100th birthday. Our Sue Ann Nivens, our cherished Rose Nylund, has joined the celestial realm to enchant the stars with her unparalleled style, humor, and charm. A profound loss for all. We’ll deeply miss her.”
GLAAD used Twitter to commend White’s support of the LGBTQ+ community.
“We’re devastated by the passing of Betty White, a long-standing ally of GLAAD and a champion of LGBTQ equality and acceptance. Our condolences to her loved ones and admirers.”
The Television Academy paid tribute to the five-time Emmy victor on its official Twitter page.
Actor Henry Winkler stated, “Betty White: I
