On New Year's Eve, it became known that actress Betty White died. Tragically, White passed away just days before her 100th birthday, which she would have celebrated on January 17th, but there are still big plans for her special day!
White to be honoured with special documentary
White was planning to celebrate her birthday with a new movie before her death, with a documentary about the actress also slated to be shown in movie theatres across America. Production company Fathom Events has now announced that the documentary will be shown on White's birthday as planned to honour her, even after her death.
Titled Betty White: A Celebration, the film will be a retrospective of the iconic star's life and career. "We will go forward with our plans to show the film on January 17 in hopes our film will provide a way for all who loved her to celebrate her life—and experience what made her such a national treasure," the company shared on their website.
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The film will showcase memorable scenes from White's long career in addition to more private moments from the actress's life. Fathom Events mentions that it will also see many of her celebrity friends featured as they pay tribute to her, including Ryan Reynolds, Carol Burnett, Valerie Bertinelli, and Jennifer Love Hewitt.
Before her death, White shared on social media that she was very happy about the upcoming birthday special. People also released a special edition magazine in celebration of the star's milestone celebration! Since the news of her passing, countless stars have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to White, sharing both funny and meaningful memories with the world.
