This year has been a very dangerous year, especially if you’re a celebrity. In the past 12 months, 2016 has claimed the lives of Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, George Michael, David Bowie, Prince, Alan Thicke, Muhammad Ali and Anton Yelchin among other iconic, talented celebs. Rob Kardashian was just rushed to the hospital, and 2016 has basically 48 hours left to go. So, who’s next?
As 2016 makes its Final Destination-like sweep through Hollywood, there’s one celebrity that’s still going strong: Betty White. But 48 hours is a really long time for the 94-year-old Golden Girl to dodge the reaper. Someone else had to step in to help.
Demetrios Hrysikos, a Spartanburg, South Carolina resident, set up a GoFundMe page to raise money so he can travel to wherever Betty White is and protect her from the evil entity that is looming over 2016.
“Help 2016 catch these hands if it goes anywhere near Betty White!” He wrote. “If she’s okay with it, I will fly to where ever Betty White is and keep her safe till Jan 1, 2017.”
Betty hasn’t responded to Hrysikos’ heroic offer, but the page has already raised over $7,000 of its $10,000 goal. Of course, since Betty hasn’t approved Hrysikos’ surprise visit, the money will be donated to The Spartanburg Little Theatre.
“2016 has taken so many great artists, and SLT helps support and nurture new budding talent in our town,” Hrysikos explained. “I’d like to think that Betty, Carrie [Fisher], and [David] Bowie would be happy with any proceeds going to that cause, which I assure you it will!”
We’re crossing our fingers that Hrysikos can get to our nation’s grandmother before 2016 does. Hang in there, Betty! Help is on the way.
