Betty White's 'Golden Girls' Director's Chair Sells for $76,800 at Auction of the Star's Personal Items

Mar. 15, 2025

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Pieces ofBetty White’s legacy were recently sold at an auction — including one especially notable item.

Raising $4 million in total, other items at the auction included awards, scripts, wardrobe and memorabilia from her iconic television shows and films, as well as furnishings, artwork, fine jewelry, household and personal items fromher beloved homes in BrentwoodandCarmel, California.

The actress, famed for her roles onThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowandThe Golden Girls, on which she played the lovable Rose Nylund during the show’s run from 1985–92,diedon Dec. 31, 2021, just 17 days before her 100th birthday.

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Speaking to PEOPLE in January 2021, White said that “having a sense of humor” isthe key to a long and happy life:“Just looking at the positive side and not dwelling on the downside. [It] takes up too much energy being negative.”

And that had been her motto for years. In 1999, she told PEOPLE she looked to make the most of every day. “You better realize how good life is while it’s happening,” she said. “Because before you know it, it will all be gone.”

Here are some of the beloved pieces that sold big at the special auction.

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Her Wedding Ring: Sold for $25,600. The estimated starting bid was $600-800.

White (with husband Allen Ludden on their 1963 wedding day) wore a gold-leaf and diamond band.

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HerGolden GirlsGetup: Sold for $32,000.The estimated starting bidwas$600-$800.

The actress wore this lavender dress in 1986 publicity images forThe Golden Girls.

Special Scripts: Sold for $12,800.The estimated starting bidwas$3,000-$5,000.

The first-draft script of the 1985Golden Girlspilot was also offered up.

source: people.com