Dolly Parton is among the heaps of Betty White fans out there but hopes she differs from the comedy icon in a major way. White died at the age of 99 on Dec.
31, 2021, in her home, several days after suffering a stroke and just weeks before turning 100. In the weeks since her passing, many celebrities have spoken out about their adoration for the late star, including Parton. "I met her a time or two.
I just knew of her work, and I just loved her. I just thought she was great," Parton recently told Access. "And I hope to be like that.
I hope to be able to, if I live that long, I hope to be able to be active and productive, and I will, you know, be trying if I live that long." Dolly Parton revealed that she hopes not to live as long as Betty White, who lived to be nearly 100. (Getty Images) The 76-year-old country star added, however, that she isn't too keen on making it to 99 as White did. "I hope I don’t live that long, to be honest," she noted. "I just hope I go out at my peak whenever that peak might be and then just fall out like that." The "Jolene" singer concluded: "But don’t we all wish for that?" Instead, Parton said she hopes to "go out at my peak whenever that peak might be." (Jason Kempin) Parton also spoke out about the "Golden Girls" actress' death on New Year's Day, taking to Twitter to express her condolences. "While watching the news last night I learned of Betty White’s passing," she wrote.
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