So sad.
On Tuesday, the film industry lost an iconic director. Garry Marshall passed away at 81 years old, and his passing has rocked actors and filmmakers alike.
One A-lister who was hit pretty hard by this difficult death was Anne Hathaway, who had her big break when she starred in Garry’s 2001 film The Princess Diaries.
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On Wednesday, the brunette beauty mourned the loss of the New York native with a touching tribute on Instagram.
The gorgeous gal shared this sentimental snap with Garry and Princess Diaries costar Julie Andrews (above), penning a powerful message in the caption:
“I couldn’t sleep last night.
The moon was too bright and my heart was too full of fresh grief at Garry’s passing.
I went outside and sat in the absurd blue-white bath of moon, surprised to see my night shadow,
I thought, ‘Garry left on a good night.'”
The momma-of-one went on to absolutely gush about how incredible Mr. Marshall was, adding:
“Garry was goodness itself.
He was generous.
He was kind beyond kind.
He was thoughtful and sweet and so funny you would pee yourself a little.
I met him when I was a child who thought she was a grown-up; he treated me with grace and patience and respect and always, always love.”
After absolutely raving about her moving memories with the artist, the actress concluded the lengthy post with a message addressed to the late director, writing:
“Garry: for a kid from the Bronx with weak lungs, you did good.
I’m happy to have known you.
I can never thank you enough for my life.
I’m going to do my best to be just like you.
I love you.
Safe travels, my friend.”
So heartbreaking.
You can read Anne’s full post (below):
Rest in peace, Garry.
[Image via Anne Hathaway/Instagram.]