Published 10:03 IST, January 11th 2022

Betty White's death certificate reveals she died 6 days after suffering a stroke

'The Golden Girls' star Betty White passed away at 99 on Dec 31. The actor's cause of death, a stroke six days before her death, recently came out. Read.

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Golden Girls star and one of most beloved veteran actor Betty White passed away at of 99 at her Los Angeles home on December 31. actor left for her heavenly abode about three weeks before her 100th birthday. Soon after she was found dead, nearby police department was informed who immediately came to investigate her house. As sign of foul play was found, it was declared Betty White passed away due to natural causes. However, recently, Betty White's death certificate revealed actor suffered a stroke about six days before she passed away which became cause of her death.

As per a recent report by TMZ, Betty White's death certificate revealed actor passed away due to a cerebrovascular accident, also kwn as a stroke. A cerebrovascular accident is a loss of blood flow to part of brain, which results in brain tissue dam. It can be caused by blood clots or broken blood vessels in brain. 

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veteran star suffered stroke six days before she passed away. Sources of news outlet also revealed Betty was alert and coherent after suffering stroke. However, she died peacefully in her sleep at home. 

US President Joe Biden pays tribute to actor

Betty White was only actor with longest acting career, about 80 years, in world. actor's sudden death came as a shock to many, including President of United States of America, Joe Biden. Taking to his Twitter handle, Joe Biden paid his heartfelt tribute to actor. He mentioned how White will be sorely missed and extended his condolences to her family. He wrote, "Betty White brought a smile to lips of generations of Americans. She’s a cultural icon who will be sorely missed. Jill and I are thinking of her family and all those who loved her this New Year’s Eve."

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Film based on Betty White's life

A film was scheduled to be released on life of Betty White on her 100th birthday, January 17, 2022. Despite her death, makers revealed y will go ahead with plan and will release film as a tribute to late actor. film is titled Betty White: 100 Years Young and will feature several celebrities who have worked with actor. list of celebrities includes Ryan Reylds. Robert Redford, Tina Fey, Clint Eastwood, Lin Manuel-Miranda, Morgan Freeman, Jimmy Kimmel and more.

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10:03 IST, January 11th 2022