Oscar winner Viola Davismay have spoken for the entire world when she tweeted of White’s passing, “RIP Betty White! Man did I think you would live forever. You blew a huge hole in this world that will inspire generations. Rest in glorious peace….you’ve earned your wings.” Ryan Reynolds, who immediately began trending on Twitter after White’s death was first reported, wrote, “The world looks different now. She was great at defying expectation. She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough. We’ll miss you, Betty. Now you know the secret.” Reynolds and White were friends for years after co-starring together in The Proposal and frequently traded good-natured barbs in the press, with Reynolds frequently referring to White as his ex-girlfriend. In an interview released just days before her death, White cracked that Reynolds couldn’t “get over” her and that Robert Redfordwas “The One.” Reynolds responded by retweeting a link to the interview with the comment, “I’m absolutely sick of the media exploiting past relationships just to drive clicks.” Numerous Twitter users shared a video of Reynolds and White pretending to beef behind the scenes of The Proposal, with Sandra Bullockintervening. President Joe Bidencalled White’s passing “a shame” and said the actress was a “lovely lady,” while first lady Dr. Jill Bidenremarked, “Who didn’t love Betty White?” Valerie Bertinelli, who co-starred with White on Hot In Cleveland, wrote, “Rest in peace, sweet Betty. My God, how bright heaven must be right now.” TV writer David A. Goodman recalled a moving meeting with White. “During my 2 seasons on Golden Girls, I only spoke to Betty White once,” he wrote. “20 years later she came in to Family Guy, I walked up to her and said ‘I’m sure you don’t remember me…’ and she said ‘Of course I remember you, David Goodman! I loved the writers!’ No one better. RIP.” Outlanderstar Caitríona Balfetweeted, “RIP Betty White. What a unique soul she was …. Thank you for all the laughs x.” Big Brother host Julie Chen-Moonvestweeted, “Rest In Peace Betty White. You were such a light in this world to so many of us. Grace and class always. Heaven shines brighter today and forever with you there with our Lord.” Activist, feminist, and writer Roxane Gaywrote, “RIP to Betty White who was charming, delightful, hilarious, talented and unproblematic for 99.9 years.” Comedian Christopher Titus lamented, “Really 2021?!! BETTY WHITE TOO? Damn this year to hell. RIP to one of the funniest most lovable stars of our lives.” Holly Robinson Peeteexpressed shock at White’s passing being so close to her birthday. Boy Georgemourned the icon, writing, “Gd bless Betty White. R.I.P. 99 is amazing!” The Book of Boba Fettstar Ming Na-Wenwas as devastated as the rest of us, writing alongside crying and broken heart emojis, “Nooooooo!!!!! I am so heartbroken. RIP Betty White. Condolences to her family, loved ones & pets.” ESPN reporter Ed Werder, fresh off mourning an NFL legend just days earlier, wrote, “John Madden and Betty White in the same week? I’m done with 2021.” George Takei, ever eloquent, wrote, “Our national treasure, Betty White, has passed just before her 100th birthday. Our Sue Ann Nivens, our beloved Rose Nylund, has joined the heavens to delight the stars with her inimitable style, humor, and charm. A great loss to us all. We shall miss her dearly.” He added, “When midnight strikes tonight, let us all raise a toast to Betty.” Veteran news anchor Dan Rather tweeted, “A spirit of goodness and hope. Betty White was much beloved because of who she was, and how she embraced a life well-lived. Her smile. Her sense of humor. Her basic decency. Our world would be better if more followed her example. It is diminished with her passing.” Kathy Griffinrecalled how her friendship with White began when she accidentally parked in White’s spot while filming Suddenly Susan, noting their friendship endured for years. “Betty White: [It] is very hard to absorb you are not here anymore.. But the memories of your deLIGHT are,” Henry Winkler tweeted. “Thank you for [your] humor, your warmth and your activism .. Rest now and say Hi to Bill.” Andy Cohen, host of CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live, tweeted, “Tonight we will raise MANY glasses to the WONDERFUL legacy of Betty White!!!” Ellen DeGenerestweeted, “What an exceptional life. I’m grateful for every second I got to spend with Betty White. Sending love to her family, friends and all of us.” Dionne Warwick, herself a national treasure, wrote, “Another brilliant talent has made her transition. I had the pleasure of getting to know Betty White and shared a few giggles with her. May she rest in well-earned peace.” “So sad to hear about Betty White passing. I loved watching her characters that brought so much joy,” Reese Witherspoontweeted. “Thank you, Betty, for making us all laugh!” Activist Glenn Greenwald posted an article about White’s work for animals, writing, “Everyone loved Betty White for a million different valid reasons, but I’d like to celebrate her decades of activism, advocacy and devotion on behalf of animals and animal welfare, something she learned as a child and made a central part of her life. #RIP.” Songwriter Diane Warrenechoed the sentiment for four-legged friends, writing, “A few yrs ago at an animal charity event I bid on a day at the zoo with Betty White. Not only was she a legend but a fierce advocate for animal rights. Both the humans and the animals are so sad today Betty.” John Cleesecracked, “I’d like to point out today that the wonderful Betty White once played the role of Sybil Fawlty in a disastrous American adaptation of Fawlty Towers I felt very proud she was involved and wish to apologise [sic] to her for the experience.” Halle Berrytweeted, “Thank you for being a friend, Betty! Your INCREDIBLE legacy lives on forever. You set the standard for so many to follow. May you rest in eternal peace our forever golden girl.” West Side Storystar Ariana DeBosehad the perfect idea to pay tribute to White: Cheesecake, the signature Golden Girls dessert! Next, grab your cheesecake and find out 32 things you never knew about The Golden Girls.
