around the world this is nbc nightly news with lester holt. good evening i m peter alexander in tonight for lester she was a national treasure betty white celebrated for that irreplaceable spark, her smile and comedic timing that made her an entertainment legend white died today while she lived a remarkable 99 years, her passing comes as she was publically gearing up for her 100th birthday, two weeks from now the unforgettable golden girl denied hollywood s of youth, becoming more popular the older she got. a beloved tv presence since television itself began here s gadi schwartz thank you for being a friend. reporter:r: for america s last golden girl someone was actually able to deceive me once. do tell, rose st. olaf s most