Betty White will be laid to rest in a private funeral.
The late star’s agent and personal friend Jeff Witjas told People, "The arrangements are being handled privately and that was Betty's wish. As in life, she never wanted people to make a fuss over her."
White passed away on December 31st at the age of 99.
Beloved by millions around the world, Witjas urged White's fans to honor her memory by making a contribution to charitable organizations.
"If someone has a desire to do something in her honor, you can support or donate to one or more of her favorite charities or even donate to a local animal charity of your choice," he told the outlet.
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Witjas did not indicate when or where the private funeral will take place. He previously revealed "The Golden Girls" star died of "natural causes."
In a statement on Monday, Witjas said, "Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home."
He also debunked any rumors that her death was connected to a COVID-19 booster, noting: "People are saying her death was related to getting a booster shot three days earlier but that is not true. She died of natural causes. Her death should not be politicized — that is not the life she lived."
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Witjas also confirmed to the Associated Press that White did not receive a booster shot on December 28.
White's death came just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday.
As has been announced, a documentary on the late star entitled “Betty White: A Celebration" will be released nationwide as a one-night-only movie theater event on White's birthday, January 17.
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