Celebrities react to the death of Doris Roberts
Beloved "Everybody Loves Raymond" actress Doris Roberts passed away at age 90 Sunday night, and the news has stunned both former colleagues and fans alike.
Her "Raymond" boss and co-stars were quick to express words of remorse and support, with Ray Romano leading the charge. "Doris Roberts had an energy and a spirit that amazed me. She never stopped," Romano said in a statement. "Whether working professionally or with her many charities, or just nurturing and mentoring a young, green comic trying to make it as an actor, she did it all with such a grand love for life and people and I will miss her dearly."
And "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal and co-star Patricia Heaton echoed those sentiments:
We loved our mom, the great #DorisRoberts. A wonderful, funny, indelible actress and friend. pic.twitter.com/539JOa8EWo
— Phil Rosenthal (@PhilRosenthal) April 18, 2016
To my beloved Marie - RIP. pic.twitter.com/TtZCySQnLK
— Patricia Heaton (@PatriciaHeaton) April 18, 2016
But outpourings of love for the late actress -- who also had high-profile runs on "Angie" and "Remington Steele" -- with Instagram and Twitter posts popping up everywhere.
RIP @doris_roberts - you were a dream to work with. Such beauty, so funny and so charming. @bobsaget @JohnStamos pic.twitter.com/dFqmq7KuLL
— Dave Coulier (@DaveCoulier) April 19, 2016
Doris Roberts made me laugh so hard so many times. #everybodylovesmarie
— Denis Leary (@denisleary) April 19, 2016
She made me laugh and I am forever in her debt. https://t.co/bHLJiM34Rv
— Norman Lear (@TheNormanLear) April 19, 2016
rest in peace Doris Roberts 😞
— Ireland (@irelandbaldwin) April 18, 2016
Doris Roberts loved/lived to act. Only death could stop her. Great lady.
— Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) April 19, 2016
I wanna be #DorisRoberts when I grow up. One of my comedy inspirations. She made the world a funnier place!
— Wendi McLendon-Covey (@wendimclendonco) April 19, 2016
RIP Doris Roberts. In addition to her work I love when anyone gets really rich later in life. An inspiration!
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) April 19, 2016
#RIP to one of my ultimate favorites, Doris Roberts. We spoke at length about ageism in Hollywod & I'm proud to say I think she overcame it.
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) April 18, 2016
Prayers up to sitcom/acting vet #DorisRoberts #EverybodyLovesRaymond impeccable comic timing & career. Life happens fast #RIP #Blessings
— Jaleel White (@jaleelwhite) April 18, 2016
Gosh she will be missed. She was such a familiar face and character. https://t.co/K2UnOqHpfE
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) April 18, 2016
So sad to read about the passing of Doris Roberts. She will always Marie Barone to me. RIP.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 18, 2016