(CNN) — Actress Betty White died after suffering a stroke six days before her passing, according to her death certificate.
The official cause of death listed in the Los Angeles County document obtained by CNN is cerebrovascular accident, the medical term for a stroke, when blood flow to the brain is blocked and causes deterioration due to lack of oxygen.
Betty White died at her Los Angeles home early on New Year’s Eve at the age of 99.
Best known for her roles on “The Golden Girls” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” White was one of people’s favorite celebrities, adored by generations.
A nationwide movie event will take place on January 17, as planned, to celebrate what would have been Betty White’s 100th birthday. The film, which will be shown in 900 theaters across the United States, will follow the daily life of White, highlighting his work and his fervent defense of animals. Betty White’s funeral will be private.
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