Betty White was weeks away from her 100th birthday and planned a big celebration.
White, who died on Friday, would have turned 100 on January 17. According to the producers of the film “Betty White: 100 Years Young – A Birthday Celebration”, a film event was planned before her death to mark the occasion. ,
Filmmakers Steve Boecher and Mike Trinklin said, “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Betty White today. During the many years we have worked with her, we have had a great appreciation for Betty as a person and as an accomplished entertainer. Developed great love and admiration.” A statement to CNN. “We’re grateful for the many decades of happiness she brought to everyone. Betty always said she was ‘the luckiest wide on two legs’ for as long as she’s had her career. And honestly, we were lucky to have that.” We had him for so long.”
The film explores White’s career and follows his daily life, including his work, entertainment at home, and his advocacy for animals. It is set to appear in 900 theaters nationwide through Fathom Events and was originally supposed to feature live footage of White’s actual birthday party.
Boecher and Trinklen said, “We will move forward with our plan to show the film on January 17, hoping that our film will provide a way for all the people who love her to celebrate her life—and the experience.” Let us see how he was made such a national treasure.”
A star-studded cast of friends including Ryan Reynolds, Tina Fey, Robert Redford, Lynn Manuel- Miranda, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Leno, Carol Burnett, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel, Valerie Bertinelli, James Corden, Wendy Malick and more were originally scheduled to participate.
“Who doesn’t love a party?!? It’s going to be great!” White said in a statement to CNN last week.
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