Social media blames People Magazine for jinxing Betty White with profile ahead ...

Social media blames People Magazine for jinxing Betty White with profile ahead ...
Social media blames People Magazine for jinxing Betty White with profile ahead ...

A People Magazine cover story that touted television legend Betty White being 'so lucky to be in such good health' ahead of her 100th birthday has been mocked by Twitter for having jinxed the celebrated comedic actress, who passed away Friday 17 days before her centennial. 

The cover story, which ran December 28 on the magazine's website and in print with the headline 'Betty White Turns 100!', published just three days before White's death.  

In the story, White shares what she feels has kept her going for so long with her trademark sharp sense of humor. 

She said of her diet: 'I try to avoid anything green. I think it's working.' 

On a more serious note, White said 'I'm so lucky to be in such good health and feel so good at this age. It's amazing.'

Social media users are pointing out this darkly ironic headline which teased a profile of comedic legend Betty White ahead of her 100th birthday. White died just 17 days shy of her centennial on December 31

Social media users are pointing out this darkly ironic headline which teased a profile of comedic legend Betty White ahead of her 100th birthday. White died just 17 days shy of her centennial on December 31

She adds that she was 'born a cockeyed optimist. I got it from my mom, and that never changed. I always find the positive.'  

Journalist Ben Dreyfuss captured the mood of people seeing the story, writing: 'Happy New Year to everyone but People Magazine who killed Betty White by tempting fate.' 

Another, Shauna, wrote: 'Thanks for killing Betty White, @people.'

The Golden Girls star herself tweeted about the story on the day it was released to her 1.6million followers.

'My 100th birthday… I cannot believe it is coming up, and People Magazine is celebrating with me!,' she tweeted Tuesday. 

White, who capped a career of more than 80 years by becoming America's sweetheart after Emmy-winning roles on television sitcoms, is believed to have died of natural causes at her home on Friday morning, law enforcement confirmed.

White dished on what she credits to her long life and continued success in the magazine feature, which published Tuesday

White dished on what she credits to her long life and continued success in the magazine feature, which published Tuesday

She was not battling any particular ailments and did not have a sudden illness, a source close to the star told TMZ. Police were seen at White's home on Friday, but stressed they were only investigating her death as a matter of procedure, and that no foul play was suspected. A black coroner's van was also seen leaving as the afternoon wore on.

White's biggest role was as batty Rose Nylund in classic sitcom The Golden Girls, and she is the last of the hit show's four leads to die, after saying she'd enjoyed good health throughout her old age. 

White planned to

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