Actor-comedian Bob Saget reflected about life after death following Betty White’s passing, days prior to his death. These celebrities’ abrupt deaths have become a media sensation, and even generated many local tributes here in Great Neck.

Betty White had a career that dated back to the early days of the medium. Prior to her popular presence on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” in the seventies, and “The Golden Girls” in the eighties, she appeared on the “I love Lucy-like Life” with Elizabeth. Unfortunately, a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday, White died peacefully in her sleep at her home after suffering a stroke six days prior. 

Days before his death, Bob Saget, who played Danny Tanner on “Full House” reflected on the afterlife in a thoughtful New Year’s Eve tribute dedicated to Betty White. 

Sophomore Alexandra Abramson expresses her feelings after hearing the news. “I was really upset to hear about Bob Saget’s death. I remember watching him in ‘Full House’ when I was little and it felt like a piece of my childhood died with him.”

Following the tragic news of these celebrities’ deaths, many fellow colleagues and friends made thoughtful tributes. In fact, many were overwhelmed by this sad coincidence in terms of the relatively close proximity between these deaths. 

Sophomore Asher Kokhavim reflects on his initial feelings after hearing the news. “I was so surprised to find out. The day before New Year’s I was watching TikTok and came across videos honoring her death. The next thing I knew, I found out that Bob Saget, one of my favorite actors, died as well. This news was very devastating to me.”

As a matter of fact, the impact of these deaths can even be seen in the Great Neck community. Local clubs here at North have been hosting fundraisers and tributes, honoring Betty White’s death. In particular, the Animal Rights Club is in the works of a fundraiser in which raffle tickets are being sold. The money raised from this fundraiser will be donated to the Morris Animal foundation. 

Betty White was an advocate for animal species around the world, giving them a voice through the Morris Animal Foundation. In order to honor White’s legacy, the Morris Animal foundation has opened the Betty White Wildlife fund. All funds raised from the fundraiser will be donated to this fund in White’s honor.

Sophomore Molly Nasiri explains how the Animal Rights Club will honor Betty White’s death. “Betty White was very devoted to animals. She truly was an inspiration as she was very dedicated to improving the lives of all kinds of animals. I was devastated to learn about her death. After discussing the news with the club, the Animal Rights Club decided to honor White’s legacy by donating to the Betty White wildlife fund. We are doing this by holding a raffle of pet care baskets. All funds will be donated to that specific foundation.”

White and Saget’s passing was a very tragic and traumatic experience for individuals all over the world who strongly admired these actors, their memories live on through their roles and advocacy.