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Betty White’s life in photos

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Betty White served a member of the American Women's Voluntary Services during World War II.
Betty White served a member of the American Women’s Voluntary Services during World War II. US Army
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Betty White sits in a canvas chair while she looks over her garden in 1956.
Betty White sits in a canvas chair while she looks over her garden in 1956. Getty Images
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Betty White is seen in the 1950s.
Betty White is seen in the 1950s. Courtesy Everett Collection
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Betty White appeared on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" from 1970 to 1977.
Betty White appeared on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” from 1970 to 1977. Courtesy Everett Collection
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From L-R: Ed Asner, Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore and Ted Knight pose with their Emmy Awards in 1976.
From L-R: Ed Asner, Betty White, Mary Tyler Moore and Ted Knight pose with their Emmy Awards in 1976. Bettmann Archive
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Betty White and Georgia Engel appear in "The Betty White Show" from 1977 to 1978.
Betty White and Georgia Engel appear in “The Betty White Show” from 1977 to 1978. Courtesy Everett Collection
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Betty White attends the 33rd Annual Tony Awards with Ted Knight in 1979.
Betty White attends the 33rd Annual Tony Awards with Ted Knight in 1979. Ron Galella Collection via Getty
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Betty White starred in the iconic television show "The Golden Girls" alongside Rue McClanahan (left), Estelle Getty (middle) and Bea Arthur from 1985 to 1992.
Betty White starred in the iconic television show “The Golden Girls” alongside Rue McClanahan (left), Estelle Getty (middle) and Bea Arthur from 1985 to 1992. ©Touchstone Television/Courtesy
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Betty White and Michael J. Fox pose with their Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series in 1986.
Betty White and Michael J. Fox pose with their Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress and Actor in a Comedy Series in 1986. Bettmann Archive
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Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Betty White and Ed Asner are reunited for the Museum of Television and Radio's 9th annual Television Festival in Los Angeles on March 21, 1992.
Gavin MacLeod, Valerie Harper, Cloris Leachman, Betty White and Ed Asner are reunited for the Museum of Television and Radio’s 9th annual Television Festival in Los Angeles on March 21, 1992. AP
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Betty White poses with fans holding Betty White masks at the premiere of "You Again" on Sept. 22, 2010.
Betty White poses with fans holding Betty White masks at the premiere of “You Again” on Sept. 22, 2010. AP
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Betty White poses with her book "Betty and Friends" at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in December 2012.
Betty White poses with her book “Betty and Friends” at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in December 2012. FilmMagic
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Betty White starred in the hit TV Land series "Hot In Cleveland" with Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli, and Jane Leeves.
Betty White starred in the hit TV Land series “Hot In Cleveland” with Wendie Malick, Valerie Bertinelli, and Jane Leeves. Getty Images for TV Land
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Actor Chris Evans escorts Betty White at the 41st Annual People's Choice Awards on Jan. 7, 2015.
Actor Chris Evans escorts Betty White at the 41st Annual People’s Choice Awards on Jan. 7, 2015. Chris Polk/Getty Images for The People’s Choice Awards
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Betty White appears on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" on Jan. 7, 2013.
Betty White appears on “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on Jan. 7, 2013. ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collectio