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Cheris contributing her unparalleled vocals as a tribute to America’s late Golden Girl,Betty White.
The “Believe” singer, 75, shared a fabulous clip to hersocial mediaon Friday, in which she sang an all-new cover of the iconic theme song to 1980s sitcomThe Golden Girlsthat starred White along with Bea Arthur, Estelle Getty andRue McClanahan.
Cher gave the special performance of “Thank You For Being a Friend” on the originalGolden GirlsStage 5 in Hollywood, where the long-running NBC series was taped.
Thestar-studded eventwill include tributes from PresidentJoe Biden,Drew Barrymore,Valerie Bertinelli,Bryan Cranston,Ted Danson,Ellen DeGeneres,Jimmy Fallon,Tina Fey,Ana Gasteyer,Goldie Hawn, Vicki Lawrence, Jane Leeves,Jay Leno,Anthony Mackie, Wendie Malick,Joel McHale,Tracy Morgan,Jean Smart,Mary Steenburgenand more.
“Co-stars, friends, admirers and those who shared special moments with White recount their favorite memories and reveal untold stories to commemorate the life and legacy of the trailblazing television star,” NBC said in a news release.
“The telecast will include clips and never-before-seen footage that best capture White’s irreverent tone, spirit and impeccable comedic timing that are a hallmark of her decades-long career.”
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Ahead of her centennial year, White herselfopened up to PEOPLEabout how she was feeling about turning 100 years old.
According to theGolden Girlsicon, being “born a cockeyed optimist” was the key to her upbeat nature. “I got it from my mom, and that never changed. I always find the positive,” she said.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100,I thought she would live forever,” her agent and friend Jeff Witjas said in a previous statement after her death.
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“I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much,” he continued.
“I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girlwill air Monday, Jan. 31 at 10 p.m. ET on NBC and will be available the next day on Peacock.
source: people.com
