Celeb pals wish White happy 99th

Actors Ed Asner and Mia Farrow are among the stars saluting Betty White on her 99th birthday.

The last surviving star of the The Golden Girls' main cast celebrated her big day on Sunday, and a host of old friends and fans took to social media to mark the occasion.

Asner shared a screenshot of the old pals from their days on The Mary Tyler Moore Show via Twitter and paid a sweet tribute to White in the accompanying caption. “I still get warm when I see this look,” he wrote. “Happy 99 baby. You are a testament to living life on your own terms. Sending you a great big socially distanced kiss. I love you ...”

Meanwhile, Farrow tweeted, “You brought us joy whenever you appeared on our screens. Thank you!” Singer Nancy Sinatra added, “Happy birthday, dear lady.”

“You're a miracle in every way,” Ellen DeGeneres posted, as actor and TV personality Mario Lopez wrote, “Happy 99th birthday to the legendary Betty White!”

There was also a greeting from rocker Slash and Frozen star Josh Gad, who noted another acting legend, James Earl Jones, was also celebrating his 90th on the same day. “How is it not a national holiday?” he asked.

Due to the coronavirus crisis, White wasn't able to gather with friends and family members for a big bash, but her long-time friend and agent, Jeff Witjas, planned to grant her request for a birthday meal of a hot dog and French fries.

As for White's other big plans, she joked to The Associated Press via email: “Since I am turning 99, I can stay up as late as I want without asking permission!”