Betty White Speaks Out on the Death of Rue McClanahan

Following the death of Rue McClanahan, Betty White is now opening up about the loss of her good friend and fellow "Golden Girl."

"Rue was a close and dear friend," she tells ET. "I treasure our relationship. It hurts more than I ever thought it would, if that’s even possible."

McClanahan passed away early this morning after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage on Monday.