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calimary

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24. Ah, well, y'know...

Fri Dec 31, 2021, 05:44 PM

Dec 2021

One might say she was "everybody's 'girl'." A genuine "America's Sweetheart."

I worked in entertainment coverage for years. Never heard a single word about her that wasn't complimentary at the least, and almost literally adoring at the most.

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Did not know she was a veteran. [View all] DURHAM D Dec 2021 OP

What an Amazing Life Cha Dec 2021 #1

Amen. DURHAM D Dec 2021 #4

Such an inspiration.. what a Cha Dec 2021 #5

Thought you might like this - DURHAM D Dec 2021 #6

Could have been one of her favorite lines... Mr.Bill Dec 2021 #7

That's a wonderful photo Cha Dec 2021 #13

She was genuinely anti-racism and supported Obama big time. She also stood up for black actors malaise Dec 2021 #17

Two awesome folks. Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #28

My favorite quote - NSFW Fritz Walter Dec 2021 #11

it's a great quote Skittles Dec 2021 #48

Bea Arthur Was A Marine ItsjustMe Dec 2021 #2

Yip UTUSN Dec 2021 #33

Thanks, this is now my new thing of the day. StClone Jan 2022 #50

A real girl. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2021 #3

"girl"? whathehell Dec 2021 #21

Ah, well, y'know... calimary Dec 2021 #24

I think I know what you mean, Calimary whathehell Jan 2022 #54

I had the privilege of interviewing her when I was still working. calimary Jan 2022 #57

That must have been a great experience.. whathehell Jan 2022 #59

Not too many, really. Every day was pretty doggone cool. calimary Jan 2022 #63

Wow..Sounds like a great job! whathehell Jan 2022 #64

Nope. My college didn't have a journalism department - at least back then. calimary Jan 2022 #65

Like Pinocchio. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2021 #34

It's not the "real" or "genuine" whathehell Dec 2021 #35

I'm 62. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2021 #36

As has been pointed out about the use of "girl" when talking about women: A girl niyad Dec 2021 #37

Okay. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2021 #39

You're just fine in my books. Please keep on being yourself. erronis Jan 2022 #53

Uh, if you say so.. whathehell Dec 2021 #40

I apologize for using a word that caused offense. Cracklin Charlie Dec 2021 #45

I don't blame you. Abolishinist Dec 2021 #46

Happy New Year Cracklin Charlie Jan 2022 #49

Ha ha ha ha ha. LisaM Jan 2022 #52

Thank you, and a very Happy New Year to you as well! Abolishinist Jan 2022 #55

It would involve dimples and a sexual innuendo, I'm sure. LisaM Jan 2022 #58

She was EVERYthing. Multitalented, witty, funny, open-hearted, animal lover.... albacore Dec 2021 #8

And Darth Cheney Piasladic Jan 2022 #60

The best people most often are modest about their accomplishments and service. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #9

She was rocking that uniform! senseandsensibility Dec 2021 #10

Glad you said it first. She managed to be pretty regardless of her age. JanMichael Dec 2021 #29

RIP Betty, and thanks for the memories Hekate Dec 2021 #12

And all around great human being! burrowowl Dec 2021 #14

Betty was the Queen of America Mysterian Dec 2021 #15

Now the crown passes to TxGuitar Dec 2021 #18

I'll give that a thumbs up. KS Toronado Dec 2021 #25

Long Live Queen Dolly! Mysterian Jan 2022 #51

Amazing woman. yardwork Dec 2021 #16

Many hearts have another reason ChazII Dec 2021 #19

Still missing Bea Arthur, but damn, this hurts. DinahMoeHum Dec 2021 #20

2021's final 'F-U' to the world. SeattleVet Dec 2021 #22

A life well-lived. RIP, Ms Betty White. nt Ilsa Dec 2021 #23

It was the animals for me that made her so special Cozmo Dec 2021 #26

+1 MustLoveBeagles Dec 2021 #41

Oddly enough, she and Bob Barker were arch enemies TexasBushwhacker Dec 2021 #43

Sounds lee like a "they" thing and more of a "Bob" thing. JHB Jan 2022 #61

I agree TexasBushwhacker Jan 2022 #62

Me too! BigmanPigman Dec 2021 #44

Absolutely, I'm an animal lover too and her love and concern Raine Jan 2022 #56

Love this woman! Rest in peace, dear Betty. Joinfortmill Dec 2021 #27

Amazing woman. LoisB Dec 2021 #30

A real American legend. Salute and RIP. Evolve Dammit Dec 2021 #31

Twitter reply: Rhiannon12866 Dec 2021 #32

She wasn't a military veteran sarge43 Dec 2021 #38

thank you Skittles Dec 2021 #47

Amazing MustLoveBeagles Dec 2021 #42