Betty White – Born 1922

Betty White first emerged onto TV screens in the 1952 with the comedy Life with Elizabeth before hosting her own variety show. She also appeared on various game shows throughout the ’60s like Password, To Tell the Truth and What’s My Line? 

She managed to be a presence on television for over six decades, best-known for her role as Rue McClanahan on The Golden Girls, as well as on The Mary Tyler Moore Show before that. White became a beloved figure in pop culture, known for her spry and lively personality despite her age. In 2011, a poll considered her the most popular and trusted celebrities, ahead of Denzel Washington and Tom Hanks. Sadly, she passed away just on Dec. 31, 2021, just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday.