Betty White turns 99 and will be staying up as late as she wants to

Last updated: January 17, 2021 9:42 AM

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Legendary actress Betty White is celebrating her 99th birthday today (Jan. 17, 2021) and she seems keen to let her many fans in on the celebration.

The five-time Emmy-winner’s longtime friend and agent, Jeff Witjas, told Fox News that, although she’s happy to mark the occasion of her last birthday in double digits, she’s playing it safe because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Betty had planned to run a couple miles for her birthday but COVID has canceled this so she will remain safe in her home doing various activities,” Witjas joked.

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Betty White is “doing very well” at 98 years old and is keeping busy in quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic.

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He went on to note that she “loves her fans” and never takes anything from them for granted. When the time comes for White to blow out the candles, her rep explained that her wish is quite simple.

“That she remain as healthy as she is today for at least another year,” Witjas told Fox News.

The woman herself had a fun response to the Associated Press when asked for her thoughts on the big day.

“Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!” she told the outlet in an email.