Betty White's longtime agent and friend, Jeff Witjas, broke the news of her death on New Year's Eve. While many mourned her passing, Witjas shared that White was not afraid to die because she believed she would be reunited with her late husband, Allen Ludden, whom she loved dearly.
White frequently spoke of her love for Ludden, who passed away from cancer in 1981, and often used their relationship as inspiration for her character roles.