Betty White was a legendary actress known for many television appearances but especially for her role in the film "The Golden Girls."

The 17th of January would have been her 101st birthday, so fans took to Twitter to remember her.

One fan commended her sweet and pure soul, as another called her effin awesome.

Another praised her portrayal of the sharp tongue character Sue-Ann Nivens on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show."

A user mentioned that the former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama was her birthday mate.

One avid fan recalled her love for animals and all her work concerning animal welfare.

Days before her death, she filmed a sweet message thanking her fans for their love and support.

The message was supposed to be played alongside a documentary about her achievement as she marked her centurion age.

The cause of death of the iconic star was listed as a cerebrovascular accident, also known as a stroke.