Celebrities React To Death Of Writer, Director Garry Marshall
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com/AP) — Hollywood continued to mourn the death of writer-director Garry Marshall Wednesday.
Marshall's deft touch with comedy and romance led to a string of TV hits that included "Happy Days" and "Laverne & Shirley" and the box-office successes "Pretty Woman" and "Runaway Bride."
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and the couple's three children, Lori, Kathleen and Scott.
Following the news of his death, reaction poured in on social media from several celebrities:
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
Our beloved Garry Marshall has passed. Our family will miss him so very much. RIP dear one. pic.twitter.com/F7y3RkLn1Z
— Goldie Hawn (@goldiehawn) July 20, 2016
I was a young skater kid in NYC with nothing, #GarryMarshall exited an event and just handed me his gift bag full of goodies. LOVE HIM. RIP
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) July 20, 2016
RIP #GarryMarshall whose humor & humanity inspired. He was a world class boss & mentor whose creativity and leadership meant a ton to me.
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) July 20, 2016
I had the honor to work w the legendary #GarryMarshall -thank u 4 ur comedic genius! #rip???????? a true pioneer pic.twitter.com/e90RNT8aV4
— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) 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
RIP #GarryMarshall will miss that talented one
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) July 20, 2016
So sad to hear that Garry Marshall just passed, he brought us great TV! My condolences to his family #RIPGarry???? Pretty Woman, Happy Days...
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) July 20, 2016
According to his publicist, Marshall passed away in a hospital in Burbank of complications from pneumonia after having a stroke at the age of 81 Tuesday.
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