American Comedian Betty White Dies at 99 Years Old

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Betty White, a veteran American comedian, has died at her home, local media including CNN reported on the 31st (local time). This was just weeks before her 100th birthday on January 17.

White debuted in radio and television in 1939 and had been active as an actress for over 80 years. She was listed in the Guinness World Records as the female entertainer with the longest television career. Her representative television works include "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and "The Golden Girls."

U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his condolences on Twitter, saying, "White brought smiles to multiple generations of Americans" and called her "a cultural icon who will be deeply missed."

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