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Ryan Reynolds, Dionne Warwick, and more celebrated the comedy icon.
Before the clock ran out on 2021, there was a huge loss in the world of entertainment.
Comedy and TV legend Betty Whitedied at age 99on the morning of New Years Eve.
Her longtime friend and agent Jeff Witjasconfirmed her deathtoPeople, noting that hed thought shed live forever.
The eight-time Emmy winner and TV pioneer had been looking forward to her 100th birthday on Jan. 17.
In the wake of Whites death, Reynolds had more to say about his iconic friend andProposalco-star.
The world looks different now,he tweeted.
She was great at defying expectation.
She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough.
Well miss you, Betty.
Now you know the secret.
Many other celebrities also shared their tributes and memories.
Describing White as our national treasure, actorGeorge Takei acknowledgedthe great loss to us all.
He also called for people to raise a toast to Betty at midnight.
SingerDionne Warwick recalledhaving the pleasure of getting to know Betty White and the giggles they shared.
Like Witjas, Oscar winner Viola Davis imagined White living forever.
You blew a huge hole in this world that will inspire generations,she tweetedin part.
LeVar Burton mournedher death as the loss of one of the best humans ever!
Feminist writerRoxane Gay applauded Whitefor being charming, delightful, hilarious, talented and unproblematic for 99.9 years.
For Avengers star Mark Ruffalo, the loss was another heartache in a rough 2021.
As if 2021 wasnt bad enough.
Rest In Peace, Queen Betty White,he tweeted.
Ellen DeGeneres celebratedWhites exceptional life and shared her gratitude for the time they spent together.
Rosie ODonnell tweetedher wishes for the legend to rest well.
Another actor who found White to be an inspiration was Kirstie Alley,who described heras simply the best.
Kerry Washingtonstribute includeda thank you to White for her bold and generous spirit.
President Joe Biden even made sure to share his thoughts.
Betty White brought a smile to the lips of generations of Americans,he tweeted.
Shes a cultural icon who will be sorely missed.
Jill and I are thinking of her family and all those who loved her this New Years Eve.
RIP to a true legend.
