White, a native of Oak Park, had worked with the Los Angeles Zoo — where the stamp was unveiled — since its opening in 1966 until her death in December 2021, a couple weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

The chance to draw Betty White for a U.S. postage stamp was an easy “yes” for Boston-based illustrator Dale Stephanos.

U.S. Postal Service celebrated the late actress Betty White on Thursday, March 27 in a ceremony at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, unveiling a new Forever stamp with a portrait of the beloved TV and film entertainer that features her impish grin and playful eyes.