Celebs pay tribute to "Pretty Woman" director Garry Marshall
Iconic film and television director Garry Marshall died on Tuesday due to complications from pneumonia, and a slew of actors and filmmakers who worked with the screen legend are sharing their love, support and condolences on social media.
Henry Winkler, who starred as the incomparable cool guy Fonzie on Marshall's sitcom, "Happy Days," paid tribute to his friend and shared his appreciation.
"GARRY MARSHALL Rest In Peace .. Thank you for my professional life. Thank you for your loyalty , friendship and generosity," Winkler tweeted.
GARRY MARSHALL Rest In Peace .. Thank you for my professional life. Thank you for your loyalty , friendship and generosity .
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) July 20, 2016
Yvette Nicole Brown, who stars on the CBS sitcom "The Odd Couple," based off Marshall's original screen adaptation of the Neil Simon play, also thanked Marshall for the impact he's had on her life.
"I will never be the same," Brown tweeted. "I can't even put into words what #GarryMarshall has meant to my life. I am just heartbroken. #RIP kind Sir."
I will never be the same. I can't even put into words what #GarryMarshall has meant to my life. I am just heartbroken. #RIP kind Sir.
— yvette nicole brown (@YNB) July 20, 2016
Zelda Williams, daughter of the late Robin Williams, shared her thoughts, thanking Marshall for giving her dad his breakthrough role in the 1978 "Happy Days" spin-off, "Mork & Mindy."
RIP Garry Marshall. You forever changed my father's life, and thus, mine. Thank you for capturing so much joy on film, over and over.
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) July 20, 2016
"Garry Marshall gave me one of the best experiences I ever had in my career," Seinfeld alum Jason Alexander, who starred in Marshall's iconic 1990 film, "Pretty Woman," wrote on Twitter. "Thanks pal. RIP."
Garry Marshall gave me one of the best experiences I ever had in my career. Thanks pal. RIP
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 20, 2016
Check out the outpouring of love and appreciation from celebs around the world as the mourn the iconic filmmaker's death.
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I lost a friend & mentor. We lost a beautiful man & masterful story teller. Gary Marshall I love you. I hope I get to go where you are.
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) July 20, 2016
Garry Marshall was a wonderful man, hilarious, gifted in the ways of humanity and storytelling. He launched and nur... https://t.co/N1raCJkzQM
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) July 20, 2016
So sad to hear about the passing of the incredible Garry Marshall.. You will be missed.. ❤️🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/jOBXevwMFy
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) July 20, 2016
RIP Garry Marshall, the loveliest hostage a gal could ask for. Mastered so many mediums & was vital to the end ❤️ pic.twitter.com/e5epZLnrJX
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) July 20, 2016
Garry Marshall I adored working with you, your kindness unforgotten. "May you be in heaven half an hour before the Devil knows you're dead."
— Kathy Bates (@MsKathyBates) July 20, 2016
I only met Garry Marshall once, when I was very young, but he was incredibly warm, encouraging, and generous with his time and energy. 💙
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) July 20, 2016
Too early, #GarryMarshall. (Best script note ever: "Throw in some princesses at a slumber party!") pic.twitter.com/EsLLQJKBud
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) July 20, 2016