Betty White Passed Away Just 3 Weeks From Her 100th Birthday

According to White’s death certificate, the cause is listed as a cerebrovascular accident that she suffered almost a week before she died. A stroke is the official cause of death.

Sources say that White was coherent after experiencing the stroke but afterward she died in her sleep.

White’s longtime agent and friend Jeff Witjas tells PEOPLE MAGAZINE:

“Betty passed in her sleep peacefully without pain. To me this is the most important thing and brings me comfort as her dear friend. Anything else is private to Betty.”

Witjas also spoke out to deny false social media claims that the actress died due to effects related to a COVID-19 booster shot. This is untrue.

 “She died of natural causes. Her death should not be politicized — that is not the life she lived.”

A call to action for fans to donate to animal charities, Betty’s favorite cause, on January 17th-the day she would have turned 100 years old. To learn more about how to get in touch with some her most connected organizations, click HERE for a list from CNN.

Enjoy the following memorial video recently composed and released by the Television Academy, as they are the folks who gave Betty multiple Emmy awards.

Susan Saunders 1/11/22