We’re just as shocked as the rest of Hollywood.
As you may have heard, the great Garry Shandling passed away suddenly at the age of 66 on Thursday after being admitted to an El Lay hospital for an unknown reason earlier in the morning.
The Larry Sanders Show star was a Hollywood legend, so it should come as no surprise that his famous friends are devastated by the tragic news.
In fact, within an hour of initial reports, celebs like Kathy Griffin, Jimmy Kimmel, and Amy Schumer had already expressed their grief on Twitter, saying:
Sunday, my longtime friend Garry Shandling was here, making every1 laugh. I loved him. I’ll miss our talks the most. pic.twitter.com/Ud8AQXNBXN
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) March 24, 2016
I can’t believe this. Very sad to say goodbye so abruptly. https://t.co/F89LbZXaER
— Mr. Bob Odenkirk (@mrbobodenkirk) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling was as kind and generous as he was funny and that is saying a lot.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) March 24, 2016
Goodbye Gary Shandling thank you for your kindness and your generosity and for making me laugh so damn much
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) March 24, 2016
Not Garry Shandling!!!!!! A treasure!!!!!! How sad.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) March 24, 2016
Oh my ..GOD will laugh now as he never has Before REST IN PEACE .. Wayyyy to soon https://t.co/c5T4O6kBHg
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) March 24, 2016
He was as deep as he was funny. I wanted Garry Shandling to live forever and I somehow thought he would.
— Josh Radnor (@JoshRadnor) March 24, 2016
R.I.P. Garry Shandling. I’m so shocked and saddened. He was brilliantly funny, and so kind to me.
— Joshua Malina (@JoshMalina) March 24, 2016
RIP the great Garry Shandling. Surely, one of the most influential comedians of a generation.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) March 24, 2016
Nooooo!!! I love Garry Shandling. So sad!! #pioneer
— josh groban (@joshgroban) March 24, 2016
Dammit. He was the best. So sad. RIP Garry Shandling
— marc maron (@marcmaron) March 24, 2016
“Nice guys finish first. If you don’t know that, then you don’t know where the finish line is.” Garry Shandling pic.twitter.com/goJsDx6Cl8
├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ Jerry O’Connell (@MrJerryOC) March 24, 2016
Heartbreaking news about Garry Shandling. Just heartbreaking.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) March 24, 2016
R.I.P. @GarryShandling. A great career and an iconic television series. #larrysanders 🙁
├óΓé¼ΓÇ¥ Jim O’Heir (@JimOHeir) March 24, 2016
Gonna miss @GarryShandling was a great guy and comedian. Had a great night with him once and we laughed and laughed…#RIP
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling is one of the great teachers in my life. He taught me about subtext, honesty, compassion, the best kind of comedy. Much love
— Mary Lynn Rajskub (@MaryLynnRajskub) March 24, 2016
So sad to hear about @GarryShandling he was one of my favorites #ripgarryshandling pic.twitter.com/nwA3OxVR7M
— Drake Bell (@DrakeBell) March 24, 2016
Gary Shandling was a comedy hero of mine. He once sent me a thank you note that read, “Thanks for nothing.” RIP https://t.co/DmCy2JZcGj
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) March 24, 2016
.@GarryShandling no no no. I love you. I cannot accept that you are gone. Rest in Power my hero. #RIPGarry
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling was a very special comedian with a beautifully unpredictable mind. He even voluntarily offered jokes and ideas for Oscars.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) March 24, 2016
#garryshandling Too funny. Too young. RIP
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) March 24, 2016
OH NO! @GarryShandling passed away. I’m so sad. He was always so warm and encouraging. RIP…
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) March 24, 2016
Sad today. My friend @GarryShandling passed. He encouraged me from the very start. A few weeks ago he told me life was short and enjoy it.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling you were and always will be comedy gold. #gonewaytoosoon #rip #alwaysfunny
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) March 24, 2016
Saddened over Garry Shandling. He was a comedy idol of mine. He leaves behind the greatest single-camera comedy of all time. #LarrySanders
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) March 24, 2016
I’m both shocked & saddened at the passing of Garry Shandling. He’ll forever remain a comedic legend. #RIP
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) March 24, 2016
Can’t believe that I just heard Garry Shandling died. I’m shattered.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) March 24, 2016
This Garry Shandling news is devastating.
— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling, you came to an early promotional screening of CYRUS and hung w/me & @jayduplass afterwards at PF Changs. Thank you.
— Mark Duplass (@MarkDuplass) March 24, 2016
Absolutely can’t process the loss of Garry Shandling. Such a genius, such a wonderful man, such an inspiration. I was so honored to know him
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) March 24, 2016
I can’t…….. https://t.co/zMMX17Rb5X
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) March 24, 2016
Rest in peace, Garry.
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