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Betty White, Multi-Emmy Winner, Sitcom Star, and B&B Alum, Dies at 99
Just heartbreaking news to end 2021. The beloved Betty White has passed away at the age of 99, just weeks before what would have been her 100th birthday.
White, died Friday morning peacefully at her home, according to TMZ and a statement from her longtime agent, Jeff Witjas. He also shared: “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever. I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
Betty was best-known for her roles on The Golden Girls as Rose Nyland and The Mary Tyler Moore Show, where she played the happy homemaker Sue Ann Nivens. With Betty’s passing all of the cast members of The Mary Tyler Moore Show are gone.
More recently in her career, Betty appeared on the sitcom Hot in Cleveland for a five-year run as Elka Ostrovsky, and hosted and executive-produced Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.
Betty won five Primetime Emmy Awards: two for ‘Mary Tyler Moore,’ one for “Golden Girls” and one for her 1975 ‘SNL’ appearance. She was also honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Daytime Emmys in 2015.
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In 2006, she came to the The Bold and the Beautiful and played Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery) and Pam Douglas’ (Alley Mills) mother, Ann. She played the role in appearances through 2009, when Ann died in emotional scenes featuring Flannery, Mills and White.
Betty was widely-known for her being an animal activist.
Share your thoughts and remembrances of Betty White in the comment section below. But first, watch some moments from her performances as Sue Ann Nivens, and then Ann’s death on The Bold and the Beautiful ,and her being honored at the Daytime Emmys.
So sad for the rest of us who so enjoyed her in life. I hope her husband Allen had his hand out waiting to bring Betty with him.
Betty’s win for SNL was for 2010 (Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series) when she hosted the show. As the oldest SNL host ever (at 88), she was also one of the best hosts (in my opinion). Of course, I loved her other work as well.
When I found out about this I felt so sad inside.SHe was a great lady.May you rest in peace Betty.You will be missed.
Also, all of The “Golden Girls” are gone. Not just the MTMS cast…
Oh my No…… Rest in peace dear lady.
A truly sad day for me but one in which I’m also profoundly grateful. Grateful for the many great memories of mirth, pathos, and inspiration that BETTY WHITE gave to all of us. I grew up with (and still watch) THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW and, later, THE GOLDEN GIRLS — the only sitcoms I have the entire series of. Betty was an underrated dramatic actress as well as a brilliant comedienne. And she had those rare qualities that today’s fly-by-night stars don’t possess: humility and gratitude. She will be missed by millions.
I thought this was fake news, but it seems not.
When you’re 99.99999 years old, you might as well be 100.
Peace be with you.
I am heartbroken at the loss of Betty White. My first memories of her are on Life with Elizabeth back in the 50s. I was a small child at the time and thought she was hilarious. I followed her through her various daytime talk shows and animal shows, Password, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Golden Girls and Hot in Cleveland. I so loved her many visits to The Carol Burnett Show to play Eunice’s snooty sister, Ellen. She was always glorious in whatever she did.
Thank you Betty White for sharing your beautiful soul with us for all these years. You are finally reunited with your beloved Allen. May you rest in peace.
I felt so sad hearing the news but if there was any suffering, glad that you are now at peace. Iam not really sure if there is a here after but if there is, Iam sure Alan was waiting for you. Dear Betty, you gave millions of us so much joy and happiness and ” thank you for being a friend” to us all.
Lovely career to bad she was a hateful liberal you call my friend a bitch in the view abs you do not even know her! Ugh
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If you call Betty White a hateful liberal, I bet you are a hateful CONTROL FREAK.
Betty was essentially in every sense of the words, One of a kind. She felt like a family member, a Best Friend, a teacher, a doting wife and beloved animal whisperer. She was every single piece of jewels and so much more that made up a national treasure, one that we should all cherish each and every day, and one we can all learn from. She will forever be missed, and She will forever be Loved. #RIPBettyWhite
Betty White is NOT in Hell… but we would have loved to have her here. With air conditioning, of course!
How many people in the acting business can say that they were on two hit shows and outlived the entire casts of both of them (MTM & Golden Girls)
I once briefly met Betty walking by her table at a charity event. I said “God Bless You, Betty White” to which she quickly replied “why, I didn’t sneeze”.
Betty won a daytime Emmy for hosting “Just Men” in the early 80s. Check out the clip on YouTube.
Before Ed Asner died earlier last year he poignantly noted that he and Betty were the only ones left from the old Mary Tyler Moore gang and he would be joining the others soon. It so striking Mrs. White died on the last day of 2021. They are all together now.
Love you, Betty—-you will always be alive in my heart—your goodness, altruiism and sincere love for others, will be forever remembered. I will continue to enjoy your presence by watching reruns of your sitcoms, Match Game and Password. May your sweet repose be peaceful. ❤️
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2026 Daytime Emmy Awards: ‘Extra’ Partners with NATAS for Pre-Ceremony Red Carpet Stream; Week of Segments Leading to Ceremony and Post-Coverage
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday that the syndicated entertainment news series, Extra will be its partner for exclusive coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards being held on Friday, October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
The 2026 Daytime Emmys as previously reported can be seen streamed via the The Emmys,YouTube channel, via watch.theemmys.tv, as well as on the official Emmys app, available for phones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Here’s a breakdown of the pre, during and post Daytime Emmys coverage via Extra below!
Beginning Monday, October 26, Extra will feature five nights of dedicated Daytime Emmys segments leading up to the ceremony, giving fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the award show.
In addition, Mona Kosar Abdi, Weekend Host & Senior Correspondent with Extra will host the pre-show red carpet stream on the @TheEmmys Youtube channel.
Extra host and Dancing with the Stars judge, Derek Hough will present during the ceremony, and correspondent Terri Seymour will also host coverage throughout the evening.
Extra’s weekend edition (A WEEK FOLLOWING the ceremony) will features notable red carpet moments, winner reactions, and exclusive footage from the night’s festivities.
The entertainment news program is also nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards going into the ceremony.
So, what do you think of Extra’s scheduled upcoming coverage of the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards starting on Monday? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
Congratulations are in order for three-time Emmy winner, Tom Pelphrey (ex-GL and ATWT) and his fiancée Big Bang Theory star, Kaley Cuoco! The couple welcomed their second baby daughter together on October 12, and revealed they named the little bundle of joy, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey.
Tom and Kaley shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Wednesday with some adorable baby pics. Cuoco captioned the photo“🎀Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey🎀. 💖10/12/26💖. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing.
Cuoco added, “We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete 😭Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! 😂💕”
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BABY MAKES FOUR
Next, Kaley shared her love for the father of her children, exclaiming, “Tom Pelphrey, life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy! 💘.”
Philomena now joins big sister, Matilda mwho was born in 2023, as part of the Pelphrey/Cuoco family! Tom and Kaley began dating in 2022 and became engaged in 2024.
Daytime fans first saw the talented actor on Guiding Light as Jonathan Randall, the son of Reva Shayne (Kim Zimmer). Tom won two Daytime Emmys for his memorable performances during his run from 2004-2009.
He later played Mick Dante on As the World Turns from 2009-2010, before heading to work in primetime and motion pictures. Last month, Pelphrey one the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his role in HBO’s Task.
TOM PELPHREY CELEBRATES EMMY WIN AND NEW DAUGHTER WITHIN A MONTH OF EACH OTHER
After winning his Emmy, the expectant dad told E! News, “We’re both so excited. Our daughter’s excited. We’ll see how it goes when it actually gets there.” Tom added, “The things that are new and the things that feel like not a big deal this time. But mom and baby are healthy, so God willing, that keeps up, and we’re thrilled,” added the actor.
Pelphrey took to his own Instagram and said on the birth of his second daughter, “Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Another miracle. Welcome to our family youngest queen! Kaley you showed up in every way as a partner and a mom even when you weren’t feeling your best- you’re a CHAMPION. The girls and I would be lost without you. Thank God for the gift of this family and these girls.”
Jumping in to the comment thread to congratulate Tom and Kaley were Beyond the Gates star Ashley Jones (Heather), Dave Annabelle, Martha Plimpton, Alyssa Milano and many more.
Share your congrats and well-wishes to Tom, Kaley, Matilda and their new addition to the family, little Philomena via the comment section below.
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