“I love words. Sudoku I don't get into, I'm not into numbers that much, and there are people who are hooked on that. But crossword puzzles, I just can't - if I get a puppy and I paper train him and I put the - if all of a sudden I'd open the paper and there's a crossword puzzle - 'No, no, you can't go on that, honey. I'll take it.'”

American actress and comedian

Betty White was an American actress and comedian, and a pioneer of early television. Born in 1922 and active across seven decades, she became widely known for her work in sitcoms, sketch comedy, and game shows. She built a long career in American entertainment and earned a reputation for wit, timing, and a screen presence that audiences remembered. Her career also challenged expectations about gender and age in the industry, and her popularity reached across generations.