This is so sad.
ICYMI: On Sunday, film legend Wes Craven passed away at 76-years-old after a battle with brain cancer. The horror expert created some of Hollywood’s most successful franchises — such as Scream and Nightmare On Elm Street.
Not to mention, Craven also forwarded the careers of A-Listers like Johnny Depp, Drew Barrymore, and Courteney Cox. What a legacy to leave behind!
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So we’re not surprised that so many in the industry have taken to Twitter to pay tribute to the late writer/director — including the Friends actress, Rose McGowan, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and many more.
Check out their responses below:
Today the world lost a great man, my friend and mentor, Wes Craven. My heart goes out to his family. x
— Courteney Cox (@CourteneyCox) August 31, 2015
Thank you for being the kindest man, the gentlest man, and one of the smartest men I’ve known. Please say there’s a plot twist. #wescraven
— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) August 31, 2015
I had the great privilege of working with #WesCraven one of the kindest most gentle souls, who made great scary films. #RIPWesCraven
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) August 31, 2015
#WesCraven was the maestro of my nightmares growing up throughout the 80’s. And those same nightmares gave me my passion 4 horror films. RIP
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) August 31, 2015
Wes Craven was the filmmaker who solidified my love of horror movies as a teenager and I never looked back. Thanks for all the scares. RIP.
— John Gallagher, Jr. (@JohnGallagherJr) August 31, 2015
The 1st horror movie I ever saw was Nightmare on Elm Street. I’d see Freddy’s face in my bedroom at night for months. Thank you Wes Craven.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) August 31, 2015
Damn guys. @WesCraven died. A brilliant filmmaker, he brought quality & depth of character to every movie he made. Amazing library- bravo
— Seth Green (@SethGreen) August 31, 2015
@wescraven rest …knowing your imagination delighted and terrified millions with your extraordinary story telling. Love to your memory
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) August 31, 2015
Screw the VMAs. @LydiaHearst & I are going to watch Wes Craven’s New Nightmare instead. #RIPWes
— Chris Hardwick (@nerdist) August 31, 2015
RIP Wes Craven. You were one of a kind. Thanks for all the years of scares and fun.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) August 31, 2015
RIP Wes Craven…you brought me many thrills and nightmares
— Gerard Way (@gerardway) August 31, 2015
Our thoughts are with the icon’s family and friends during this trying time.
[Image via WENN.]
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