Celebrities react via Twitter

“I cannot express my sorrow at the loss of Ernest Borgnine. He was a true Hollywood icon and a dear friend. My prayers go out to the family.”

— Actor Joe Mantegna

“God bless Ernest Borgnine. An amazingly strong spirit. R.I.P. Ernie”

— Actor Gary Sinise

“Ernest Borgnine... You will be missed... I’m blessed to have worked with you...RIP sweet, talented friend”

— Actress Kirstie Alley

“Our sweet friend and neighbor Ernest Borgnine may you Rest in Peace!”

— Actress Lisa Rinna

“So sad about Ernest Borgnine. What a great, sweet guy and father. His daughter Nancee is the best. Thnx for so many great yrs&performances!”

— Actress Marilu Henner

“My dear frd Ernest Borgnine has passed at age 95. He was such a great Italian man, actor, army veteran, & father. Prayers 2 Nancee Borgnine”

— Actor Scott Baio

“Spent an amazing day recently at Ernest Borgnine’s house. Amazing man who proudly served our country.”

— Host of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” Chris Harrison

“We lost another great guy today, Ernest Borgnine. My deepest condolences to his wife Tova and his family in this difficult time.”

— Actress Barbara Eden

“Heartfelt condolences to wife Tova on news that Ernest Borgnine Oscar-Winning Actor Dies At Age 95”

— TV host Robin Leach

“Ernest Borgnine passed. 95. Intv’d him and was moved by his passion for life and genuine goodness. Rest In Peace”

— ABC news anchor Chris Cuomo

“Salute to Mr. Ernest Borgnine. Met him shooting McHale’s Navy. Old school. Coolest ever. Respect/genuflect.”

“Burn Notice” actor Bruce Campbell

“Rest in Peace... Ernest Borgnine! You were both gracious and full of grace.”

— Actor LeVar Burton

“Rest in Peace Ernest Borgnine”

— “Raising Hope” actress Martha Plimpton

“RIP Ernest Borgnine - what an awesome actor.”

— “Ugly Betty” Actor Michael Urie

“Ernest Borgnine, you will forever be a legend. Nobody has made me laugh so hard. RIP Ernie”

— Actor Verne Tryoer