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Betty White remembered on her 100th birthday with new photo and tributes online

One of the last photos taken of Betty White was shared via Facebook by her assistant.  (Facebook: Betty White)

Tributes have continued flowing for Betty White, on what would have been the star's 100th birthday on Tuesday. 

Even Google got into the spirit of the occasion — just google "Betty White" to see a sweet reminder of a beautiful and widely respected soul.

Kiersten Mikelas, White's assistant, provided what was likely one of the last photos taken of White on the legend's Facebook page.

"On this special day, I wanted to share this photo of Betty," she said

 Ms Mikelas said the photo was taken on December 20, just days prior to her death.

The 99-year-old passed away in her bed on December 31, after suffering a stroke six days earlier.

She had previously said her longevity was a result of good health, good fortune and loving her work.

"It's incredible that I'm still in this business and that you are still putting up with me," she said at the 2018 Emmy Awards ceremony.

Betty White — whose saucy, up-for-anything charm made her a television mainstay for more than 60 years — died just days short of her 100th birthday.  (AP: Matt Sayles, file)

A documentary was also released in limited United States theatres on her birthday, entitled Betty White: A Celebration.

The documentary goes behind the scenes on some of White's most notable roles, including The Golden Girls, Saturday Night Live and Hot in Cleveland. 

"Our film will provide a way for all who loved her to celebrate her life — and experience what made her such a national treasure," producers Steve Boettcher and Mike Trinklein said in a statement. 

Search engine Google created its tribute for the icon, installing a pop-up reading: 'Thank you for being a friend 1922-2021" when users googled Betty White's name.

The tribute paid homage to White's role on The Golden Girls. 

Google shared a sweet pop-up tribute to Betty White on what would have been her 100th birthday.  (Screenshot: Google)

Celebrities and prominent figures also paid tribute to White after her death on December 31, including Ryan Reynolds, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi and Mel Brooks. 

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