Betty White’s Funeral Plans Are Being ‘Handled Privately’ After Death at 99: It Was Her ‘Wish’

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorA viral fundraising effort to honor the legacy of Betty White — a lifelong animal lover and outspoken advocate for animal welfare — encouraging donations to benefit shelters and rescue operations has raised $12.7 million on Facebook and Instagram, according to parent company Meta.On Jan. 17, which would have been White’s 100th birthday, Meta said that #BettyWhiteChallenge fundraisers on its platforms had raised nearly $900,000 from 26,000 people.On Friday, according to Meta, more than 390,000 people have donated to fundraisers on Facebook and Instagram for the #BettyWhiteChallenge, raising $12.7 million for animal shelters and rescues.

Though she’s no longer with us, Betty White isn’t done warming our hearts. The late legend appeared in a touching video shared posthumously on social media, in which she sweetly urged fans to “stick around.”

Full of gratitude. Betty White was preparing for her 100th birthday in the days before she died, and she did so by recording a special message for her fans.

Betty White isn’t done warming our hearts. The late legend appeared in a touching video shared posthumously on social media, in which she sweetly urged fans to «stick around.»In the post's caption, White's assistant explained that the video was meant to be shared for her 100th birthday, Jan. 17.

Valerie Bertinelli is revealing her favourite thing about Betty White. ET‘s Nischelle Turner spoke to the actress about her late “Hot in Cleveland” co-star and how she’ll be remembered. White died on New Year’s Eve after suffering a stroke six days prior. She was 99.

Valerie Bertinelli is revealing her favorite thing about Betty White. ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to the actress about her late co-star and how she'll be remembered. White died on New Year's Eve after suffering a stroke six days prior.

Betty White left quite an impression on her "Hot in Cleveland" co-star Valerie Bertinelli. The two appeared on the TV Land sitcom for six seasons from 2010-2015 alongside Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick. Bertinelli, Leeves and Malick played three aging Los Angeles natives who decide to stay put in Cleveland where they're still considered hot after their Paris-bound plane makes an emergency landing.The trio rents a home with a cooky caretaker played by White.

Betty White’s assistant blessed the Internet with never-before-seen pictures of the actress that were taken just days before she passed away at 99 years old. The picture was uploaded on Monday, January 17, the day that would’ve been Betty’s 100th birthday. The assistant used the late Golden Girls actress’ Facebook account to share an adorable photo of her wearing a green patterned silk blouse and light green top with white pants. Betty wore her iconic red lipstick as she beamed at the camera.

Betty White's inimitable legacy will live on forever, a new documentary is set to honor the icon in a fresh, beautiful way.  will celebrate what would have been the star's 100th birthday, with new interviews that were filmed prior to White's death on New Year's Eve.The documentary film comes from the production duo of Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein, and will take viewers through the life and critically-acclaimed acting career of White, all while featuring a behind-the-scenes look at some of her most iconic sitcom roles. The documentary will also include Betty White's final interview before her untimely passing.will premiere in theaters across the country (for one day only) on Jan.

(CNN)The service arrangements for Betty White will be private, her friend and agent Jeff Witjas told CNN Thursday.Witjas said the beloved actress, who died last week at the age of 99, didn't want people making a fuss over her in life and that will be the case in death. "The arrangements are being handled privately and that was Betty's wish," Witjas said.Instead he said those wishing to honor her to are encouraged to donate to some of her favorite organizations, including Actors and Animals for Others, The Aquarium of the Pacific, Guide Dogs For the Blind, The Los Angeles Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Tree People, and the Wildlife Learning Center.

Always smiling. Betty White’s assistant celebrated what would’ve been the late star’s 100th birthday with a look back at one of her final days last month.

health care directive.Jeff Witjas, White's longtime agent and friend, who first confirmed her death to the AP, said she had been staying close to her Los Angeles home during the pandemic.The document lists White's legal name of Betty Marion Ludden.

Less than two weeks after her death shook Hollywood, Betty White‘s official cause of death has been revealed.

Wow. A week before Bob Saget’s untimely death, he honored Betty White in a moving Instagram post… that now suggests his own thoughts on the afterlife.