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Betty White: Remembering the Iconic Greek-American Comedienne

Betty White, the irrepressible, iconic Greek-American comedienne, who died exactly two years ago on December 31, 2021, at the age of 99 went to enduring stardom on TV over the span of decades. Her life was amazing on many different...

10 Celebrities You’d Never Guess are of Greek Descent

There are many celebrities who have Greek names and speak of their Greek heritage all of the time. However, there are also a bunch of famous people who are of Greek descent that might surprise you! Let's take a look...

Fans Honor Greek-American Animal Lover in “Betty White Challenge”

On January 17, what would have been her 100th birthday, tens of thousands of fans of beloved Greek-American actress and animal lover Betty White each donated $5 to their favorite animal-related charity as part of the "Betty White Challenge." Soon...

Betty White’s Advice at 100: “Avoid Anything Green”

Greek-American Betty White, whose mother's family hailed from Greece, has some unorthodox advice as she nears her 100th birthday on January 17, 2022: "I try to avoid anything green," she states. The American comedic giant, a veteran of the iconic...

Betty White Turns 99; May Get ‘Betty White Day’ As Present

Actress and comedic icon Betty White turns 99 years old on Sunday, January 17. In true White fashion, she joked that now, "I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission". The actress shared that she had...

Hollywood Stars Wish Happy Birthday to 98-Year-Old Betty White

Actress, comedienne, and woman with one of the longest running entertainment careers in Hollywood, Betty White, turned 98 years old on January 17. On social media, Hollywood stars could not wait to show their love and support for the Greek-American...

Betty White Lends Her Voice to Smokey Bear on 75th Anniversary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_5XVrz6rNw Betty White celebrated the 75th anniversary of Smokey Bear, the famous wildlife mascot meant to educate people about wildfire prevention, by lending her distinctive voice to the animation for a PSA. With wildfires ravaging many parts of the US and...

Betty White Makes Cameo in “Toy Story 4” Alongside Tom Hanks

Betty White will make a surprise appearance in "Toy Story 4", the newest installment of the "Toy Story" franchise starring Tom Hanks. Though the Disney-Pixar production won't be out in theaters until June 21, "USA Today" got news of a...

Betty White Celebrates Her 97th Birthday in LA

TV legend Betty White was seen out and about in Los Angeles on the arm of a gentleman in a suit, just one day before her 97th birthday. The actress and comedienne, who has been working on television pretty much...

Honorary Forest Ranger Betty White Makes Fire Prevention Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeFBTg7UPfs In the midst of one of the worst wildfire seasons in the US, especially in California, honorary forest ranger Betty White was recruited to make a video about fire safety and prevention. California Fire Prevention agencies made a series of...