Entertainers React To Mary Tyler Moore's Passing
By Radio.com Staff
(CBS SF/RADIO.COM) – Actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away Wednesday afternoon at the age of 80.
Moore was famous for her television roles on The Dick Van Dyke Show and of course The Mary Tyler More Show. She also appeared in many films such as Thoroughly Modern Millie and 1980's Ordinary People, which garnered her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Those close to Moore posted their tributes on social media.
Comedian Dick Van Dyke, Moore's longtime friend and co-star, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss their chemistry on TV and her legacy.
Van Dyke also tweeted:
There are no words.
— Dick Van Dyke (@iammrvandy) January 26, 2017
She was THE BEST!
We always said that we changed each other's lives for the better.
I... https://t.co/Xm8OBbQQ8j
Co-star on the Dick Van Dyke Show, Rose Marie tweeted:
#marytylermoore I shall miss you. We had remarkable & unforgettable experiences along with @carlreiner & @iammrvandy. Rest well my friend. pic.twitter.com/GfIPdHrqEs
— Rose Marie-Official (@RoseMarie4Real) January 25, 2017
Co-stars on the Mary Tyler Moore Show paid tributes to Moore as well:
To The World I'll miss you "Mair."
— Valerie Harper (@ValerieHarper) January 26, 2017
I will always be your co-pilot. I will always love you, darling Mary Tyler Moore.
The picture that we all have of Mary, that's how she was—sweet, kind, so tender, so delicate. She was America's sweetheart. We loved you.
— Cloris Leachman (@Cloris_Leachman) January 26, 2017
A great lady I loved and owe so much to has left us. I will miss her. I will never be able to repay her for the blessings that she gave me.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) January 25, 2017
#marytylermoore my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that I love you and believe in your strength.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) January 25, 2017
Ordinary People co-star Timothy Hutton tweeted:
Other artists from across genres took to social media to share their thoughts on her passing.
Mary Tyler Moore is gone. Very Sad Day. RIP My Dear Mary ????
— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) January 25, 2017
Like many I was a fan of Mary's I admired her fantastic comedic talent work ethic & strength A valiant fighter to the end #MaryTylerMoore -B pic.twitter.com/vgHeEGvhTR
— Barbara Eden (@Barbara_Eden) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore will always be immortalized in Minnesota. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones today. https://t.co/FpJ5EUEOCn pic.twitter.com/x8dKH7g21v
— U.S. Senator Al Franken (@SenFranken) January 25, 2017
no words pic.twitter.com/3kxCepPdOB
— ROSIE (@Rosie) January 25, 2017
Sad. #MaryTylerMoore pic.twitter.com/Prfb2ZBSQr
— Todd Milliner (@tmilliner1) January 25, 2017
Rest In Peace, lovely Mary Tyler Moore...one in a million
— Wendie Malick (@WendieMalick) January 25, 2017
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore with great respect and affection.
— Carole King (@Carole_King) January 25, 2017
R.I.P. #MaryTylerMoore7 https://t.co/6fxiMB810S pic.twitter.com/YAQcsPtH7s
RT RealGilbertACP "...oh Mary, Mary, Mary... pic.twitter.com/sUnUKxKH0P"
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) January 25, 2017
Thanks for the first real image of a woman being independent, funny & vulnerable. Thank you for changing the face of TV, #MaryTylerMoore! pic.twitter.com/3rZbPczSnF
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore my friend thank you for all you gave to us . You will be missed . Bless you on your way . Oh... https://t.co/LASxxeNDsQ
— Ben Vereen (@BenVereen) January 25, 2017
A true icon. Thank you for leading the way! #MaryTylerMoore #RIP pic.twitter.com/UUpnw353Iu
— Carla Gugino (@carlagugino) January 25, 2017
RIP #MaryTylerMoore - TV & film star, tireless defender of animals, and scourge of diabetes. Truly she turned the world on with her smile... https://t.co/dDzB2YGoOe
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) January 25, 2017
Rehearsing on the #MaryTylerMoore stage today. A minute's silence as we remembered 1 of the true greats of TV comedy pic.twitter.com/UFHIkvWg3i
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 25, 2017
And what a smile it was. #MaryTylerMoore pic.twitter.com/S38j5thvee
— Tom Bergeron (@Tom_Bergeron) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore it was my honor to have met you.. & working with you when you graced us on That '70s Show a memory I will carry forever #RIP
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) January 25, 2017
You paved the way. #MaryTylerMoore #rip
— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) January 25, 2017
That shift in the Earth you just felt? That crater that is left behind? That is the legacy of the incomparable #marytylermoore RIP 2 an icon
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 25, 2017
RIP Mary Tyler Moore. A trailblazer who's influence is seen in so many actresses who have followed after. https://t.co/AWrP7fBBhS
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 25, 2017
You lit up our world with your smile (and lots of laughs). You took a nothing day and made it worthwhile. Miss you already, #MaryTylerMoore.
— Kermit the Frog (@KermitTheFrog) January 25, 2017
i never met mary tyler moore, but i loved her from afar - for her talent and, most importantly, for the trails she blazed for women.
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) January 25, 2017
R.I.P Mary Tyler Moore! https://t.co/KnTIHj2Kjp via @youtube
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore was appointment TV for me & my mom. I grew up watching her- she was 1 of my favorites. My sympathies to her family. #icon pic.twitter.com/tkRv0pLVVn
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) January 25, 2017
So strong, so courageous and so beautiful. Rest In Peace, Mary Tyler Moore. pic.twitter.com/rKIlPiepLw
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) January 25, 2017
R.I.P Mary Tyler Moore! https://t.co/KnTIHj2Kjp via @youtube
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) January 25, 2017
RIP beautiful, upbeat, shining, glorious, wonderful, iconic Mary Tyler Moore.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 25, 2017
She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 25, 2017
Oh Mary Tyler Moore. You were true inspiration, and power when I didn't know what that was. Thank you. #RIPMaryTylerMoore
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) January 25, 2017
Mary(MTM) was a gem. She was iconic, my boss, cast mate and a friend and I will miss her
— Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) January 25, 2017
"Who can turn the world on with her smile..." #MaryTylerMoore may she rest.
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore was a dear friend and a truly great person. A fighter. Rest in peace, MTM.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 25, 2017
RIP Mary Tyler Moore ????????❤????????
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) January 25, 2017
Here's to more strong women like you who continue to trailblaze & make the world laugh! pic.twitter.com/konCHEcoUj
No!! Say it isn't true. Mary Tyler Moore is gone. We loved you so. #MaryTylerMoore
— Sheryl Crow (@SherylCrow) January 25, 2017
I loved Mary Tyler Moore on so many levels it was confusing. Such a huge part of our culture and consciousness. Sending love to her family.
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) January 25, 2017
So sad to learn of the passing of Mary Tyler Moore. ????????
— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) January 25, 2017
Thank YOU, Mary. pic.twitter.com/Ob86w1Qp4o
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) January 25, 2017
So devastated to hear about Mary Tyler Moore. She really did turn the world on with her smile and yes Lou Grant, her spunk. pic.twitter.com/o1TWn4g0B8
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) January 25, 2017
Beloved actress Mary Tyler Moore has passed away at 80. How wonderful was her show? She will be missed terribly. pic.twitter.com/ZWn1XWqssy
— Al Roker (@alroker) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 25, 2017
R.I.P #maryTylerMoore "who can take a nothing day and make it all seem worthwhile well it's you girl and u should know it"
— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) January 25, 2017
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