Betty White's Legacy Perpetuated: Postal Service to Honor Comedy Icon with 2025 Stamp
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**Betty White Forever Immortalized: Comedic Legend to be Honored with 2025 Postal Stamp**
Beloved actress Betty White, cherished for her iconic roles in timeless television series such as "The Golden Girls" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," will be commemorated by the U.S. Postal Service with a special postage stamp set to release in 2025. The announcement was made on Friday, confirming that the stamp will feature a digital illustration inspired by a 2010 photograph taken by Kwaku Alston, showcasing Ms. White in a purple outfit.
Celebrated as "an icon of American television" by the Postal Service, Betty White's illustrious career spanned seven decades, during which she shared her unique wit and warmth with millions of viewers. Known for attracting younger fans even in her 90s, she was also highly respected for her passionate advocacy for animal welfare.
Betty White's entertainment career began in radio before she transitioned to television in 1949 on "Al Jarvis's Hollywood on Television." Her big break came over twenty years later with her portrayal of the charming yet cunning Sue Ann Nivens on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" from 1973 to 1977, earning her two Emmy awards. She later gained immense popularity for her role as Rose Nylund on "The Golden Girls," which aired from 1985 to 1992.
In her later years, Ms. White continued to be a vibrant presence on television. One of her most memorable appearances was hosting a Mother's Day episode of "Saturday Night Live" in 2010, following a successful social media campaign by her fans. She also delighted audiences in her role as Elka on "Hot in Cleveland" from 2010 to 2015.
The 2025 Postal Service stamp list remains partial, with more stamps to be announced. Another stamp will honor Allen Toussaint, a renowned producer, songwriter, pianist, and singer who passed away in 2015.