On Friday (31 December), TMZ broke the heartbreaking news that the Golden Girls star passed away at her home around 9:30 am.
She was just 17 days away from turning 100-years old. One of the most beloved figures in the entertainment industry, White’s incredible career spanned over nine decades – earning her a Guinness World Record in 2018.
Her most iconic and notable role was as the loveable Rose Nylund on The Golden Girls. The NBC sitcom is widely recognised as one of the greatest and most influential shows of all time.
For her work on the beloved series, White won a Primetime Emmy Award. White was also a long-time supporter of LGBTQ+ rights, having previously said: “I don’t know how people can get so anti-something.