Famous fans, colleagues tweet Robin Williams farewell messages
News of the death of Robin Williams prompted many of his colleagues, friends, fellow entertainers and famous fans to send heartfelt messages of remembrance Monday via Twitter. Here are a sampling:
Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo): “I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul.”
Physicist Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson): “Mork from Ork: Rare evidence that aliens can be smart, clever, articulate & funny. Robin Williams, RIP”
Actress Marilu Henner (@TheRealMarilu): “I am in shock.I had never seen him happier & more positive in all the yrs I've known him. There's no one like him. Robin Williams RIP”
Comedian George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace): “Shout out to my friend Robin Williams. 63 great years of laughter. RIP”
No Doubt bassist Tony Kanal (@Tonykanal): “Thank you Robin Williams.”
Comedian Jim Norton (@JimNorton): “There is no way Robin Williams could have seen himself the way everyone saw him. What terribly sad and frustrating news.”
Comedian Frank Caliendo (@FrankCaliendo): “RIP Robin Williams. He and Jonathan Winters were two of my favorites to watch as a kid. #GoneTooSoon”
Comedian/actor/screenwriter Thomas Lennon (@thomaslennon): “Stunned about Robin Williams. Funniest person I was lucky enough to meet.”
Comedian Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan): “No, just no! @robinwilliams NO! Such a sweet man. RIP”
Actor/comedian Jay Mohr (@jaymohr37): “When I was a kid, my parents and I would watch Robin Williams VHS tapes until they wore out. Words cannot describe what a loss this is.”
A Storify of mourners on social media: