Some people woke up on Wednesday morning, checked Twitter and then freaked out over this:

#BettyWhite

No, Betty White is not dead. It's just her 96th birthday.

The same thing happened last year, when people saw the hashtag and immediately assumed the worst. We can probably expect that every year now.

The famed Golden Girls actress and animal rights activist has long been a cultural icon, but every new year brings more attention to her.

What's her secret to longevity?

Vodka and hot dogs, "probably in that order," she told Parade Magazine shortly before her birthday.

So relax, Internet addicts. And while you're at it, why not send her a happy birthday tweet?

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