Stars remember "SNL" cast member Jan Hooks
Celebrities are taking a moment to fondly remember actress and comedian Jan Hooks, who died Thursday at the age of 57.
Hooks was a regular player on "Saturday Night Live" from 1986 to 1991, and continued appearing in the show until 1994. She was reportedly battling a serious illness.
Here's what celebrities have to say:
Not now, but sometime this weekend I'll think of Jan Hooks saying "adobe" and I'll get tear-eyed. I know it. #RIPJanHooks
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 9, 2014
Jan Hooks still stands out as one of the funniest cast members in SNL history. Very sorry to read about her passing.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) October 9, 2014
Such sad news about the BRILLIANT Jan Hooks. Worshipped her on SNL. RIP.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 9, 2014
Incredibly sad about Jan Hooks. She was truly one of my favorite SNL cast members. So funny. A sad day for comedy. #RIPJanHooks
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) October 9, 2014
RIP Jan Hooks. One of the all time greats.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) October 10, 2014
RIP JAN HOOKS. one of the greatest performers in SNL history.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) October 10, 2014
I just heard the news former #SNL cast member Jan Hooks has died.
She was one of the funniest performers ever on SNL. Always a stand out.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 9, 2014
“@KGWNews: Report: Former 'SNL' star Jan Hooks dies at 57 http://t.co/AVegCF5spl” so sorry to hear about Jan Hooks. I loved her on SNL.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) October 9, 2014
So so gifted. RIP Jan Hooks.
— Tony Hale (@MrTonyHale) October 9, 2014
I can't believe it. Jan Hooks appeared in many 3rd Rock eps. We all truly loved her. I can't believe she's gone, another comedic genius.
— kristen johnston (@kjothesmartass) October 9, 2014
My girlfriend in the 80’s and my friend forever, Janners. God, were you talented.
Too soon and too sad.
#JanHooks pic.twitter.com/l2wGR9HJ0x
— Kevin Nealon (@kevin_nealon) October 10, 2014