Betty White's hometown Oak Park planning celebration of life of 'Golden Girls' actress

Thursday, January 13, 2022
OAK PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Oak Park is planning a "celebration of the life" this weekend for Betty White, who was born in that village.

The outdoor ceremony will honor White's memory with music, photo-ops, 100 cake slices provided by Turano Baking Company as well as a red licorice giveaway.
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There will also be an Animal Care League pet adoption event. White was a life-long animal rights advocate.

Betty White suffered a stroke days before her death at her LA home, certificate reveals

It's happening Saturday at 10 a.m. under the marquee of the Classic Cinemas Lake Theater.
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White died at the age of 99 on New Year's Eve. Her death certificate said she died after suffering a stroke on December 25.
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