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Golden Girl Betty White was loved by TV audiences for 60 years

Golden Girl Betty White was loved by TV audiences for 60 years — Actress Betty White poses for a portrait (Chris Pizzello/AP)

Fri, 31 Dec, 2021 - 20:33

Associated Press reporters

Betty White, whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years, has died aged 99.

The US actress launched her TV career in daytime talk shows when the medium was still in its infancy.

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