Cher belts out updated version of The Golden Girls theme song for Betty White tribute special

dailymail.co.uk:

Cher released a clip of her singing an updated version of The Golden Girls theme song to her Twitter account on Friday afternoon.In the video, the 75-year-old hitmaker belted out the popular television program's intro track while spending time at The Golden GirlsStage 5 in Hollywood, where the show was regularly taped.The new version of the song will be used duringNBC's upcoming Betty White Tribute special, which is set to air next week.

Serenading her fans:Cher released a clip of her singing an updated version of The Golden Girls theme song to her Twitter account on Friday afternoonCher also added a short message to her post that simply read: 'Every Friend is Golden.'The Golden Girls' theme song, entitled Thank You For Being A Friend, was originally written byAndrew Gold, who also recorded it in 1978.

A later version of the track, which was performed byCynthia Fee, was ultimately used for the program.The show ran from 1985 until 1992 and also starred Bea Arthur,Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty.

Writing a message:Cher also added a short message to her post that simply read: 'Every Friend is Golden' Successful series: The show ran from 1985 until 1992 and also starred Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan and Estelle GettyThe program received much critical acclaim throughout its run and won thePrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series twice.The upcoming tribute to White is set to feature messages from numerous celebrities, including Bryan Cranston, Ellen DeGeneres and Tracy Morgan.In addition to the performers, president Joe Biden will also provide a statement for the special.The much-lauded actress passed away at the age of 99 after suffering a stroke last month.