Carol Burnett and More Stars Mourn Tim Conway: 'He Was One in a Million'
Actor and comedian Tim Conway died Tuesday, and a multitude of celebrities took to social media to pay their respects to the comedic icon.
Conway, an Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor who gained fame for his characters on The Carol Burnett Show, died at the age of 85 in Los Angeles after a long illness, his rep Howard Bragman told PEOPLE.
Conway had suffered complications from Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH), and showed no signs of Alzheimer’s or dementia.
“I’m heartbroken. He was one in a million, not only as a brilliant comedian but as a loving human being,” longtime colleague and friend Carol Burnett said in a statement to PEOPLE. “I cherish the times we had together both on the screen and off. He’ll be in my heart forever.”
See what actors and comedians from all eras and backgrounds had to say about the legendary funnyman below.
RIP Master. I was honored to make you laugh and be a friend.
As I spoke at Harvey Korman’s memorial that you oversaw, I said that without question, your work together was right next to Laurel&Hardy in craft and laughs. ❤️to your family. RL https://t.co/0zKWdLkBJK— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) May 14, 2019
Watching Tim Conway destroy his cast mates is pure joy. Wait until Vicki Lawrence’s a-bomb ad-lib at the end. #RIPTimConway https://t.co/A5JPJTCHkm
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 14, 2019
You were always my favorite comedian. Thank you #TimConway for all the laughter over the years. RIP dear one. https://t.co/URkjW6WM9N
— Kristy Swanson (@KristySwansonXO) May 14, 2019
Rest in peace. https://t.co/r8OEiQP4lH
— Marsha Warfield (@MarshaWarfield) May 14, 2019
