Betty White

Betty White was a national treasure, a woman who charmed generations with her wit, warmth, and a barely-there twinkle of mischief in her eye. She was the kind of person who could make a racy joke sound utterly wholesome, and a sweet sentiment land with the punch of a seasoned comedian. If a non-Jew could achieve peak kvell-worthiness, she'd be it.

Born in Oak Park, Illinois, White's career began in the early days of television, a pioneer who navigated live broadcasting with effortless grace. From