We are learning more about the death of the icon Betty White.

In a recent interview with People, the movie icon's agent announced her cause of death and even debunked a few rumors circulating on the internet and social media.

White's agent told the magazine that she died peacefully in her sleep at her house as a result of “natural causes.”

There were rumors circulating on social media that Betty White had just received the COVID-19 booster shot, but her agent said that was not accurate.

In the interview with People, her agent said, “Her death should not be politicized — that is not the life she lived.”

The American icon died just weeks before her 100th birthday and the announcement of her death on New Year's Eve took many by surprise.

President Biden and first lady Jill Biden expressed their thoughts in her passing and President Biden said that White was  “a lovely lady.”

Fans also showed their love for her at her Hollywood Star by creating a memorial with flowers.


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