Thanks for the Laughs: Hollywood Reacts to Garry Shandling’s Death
Funnyman Garry Shandling, who died suddenly Thursday at the age of 66, was more than a comedian. The actor/writer/producer best known for The Larry Sanders Show and It’s Garry Shandling’s Show, was also beloved by everyone in Hollywood.
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In the wake of his shocking death, Shandling’s many friends, fellow comedians, and celebrity fans took a moment to remember the comedy legend on social media.
Sacha Baron Cohen posted this special message in honor of his friend and mentor on Instagram:
Judd Apatow, who was a writer on The Larry Sanders Show, also shared a pic of himself with the late comedian.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow)
Apatow also issued the following statement regarding the man he too considered to be a friend and mentor: “Garry would see the ridiculousness of me being asked to sum up his life five minutes after being told of his passing. It is a perfect, ridiculous Larry Sanders moment. I can imagine how Hank would handle it but I just don’t know how to sum up someone I loved so much who taught me everything I know and was always so kind to me. I am just too sad. Maybe tomorrow I will do better. ”
Sunday, my longtime friend Garry Shandling was here, making every1 laugh. I loved him. I’ll miss our talks the most. pic.twitter.com/Ud8AQXNBXN
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin)
Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk retweeted Griffin.
I can’t believe this. Very sad to say goodbye so abruptly. https://t.co/F89LbZXaER
— Mr. Bob Odenkirk (@mrbobodenkirk)
The world has lost a comedy giant. An all time great. Hey Now Garry Shandling pic.twitter.com/vXaQW9wM6B
— Howard Stern (@HowardStern)
Goodbye Gary Shandling thank you for your kindness and your generosity and for making me laugh so damn much
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer)
Garry Shandling was a very special comedian with a beautifully unpredictable mind. He even voluntarily offered jokes and ideas for Oscars.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo)
Shocked and saddened to hear about Garry Shandling’s sudden death. I was honored to get to work with him. He will be missed.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow)
So sad and shocked. Garry Shandling taught me so much and possessed sincere generosity of spirit. I will miss him dearly.
— Jon Favreau (@Jon_Favreau)
Sad about Garry Shandling. Larry Sanders was WONDERFUL,and at my daughter Cynthia’s wedding he made the funniest bad taste speech ever given
— John Cleese (@JohnCleese)
Good pal, great guy, funny, funny, funny man lost today RIP Garry Shandling
— Tim Allen (@ofctimallen)
All hail a vagenius has vacated this realm! #GarryShandling
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne)
Sad news about the passing of Garry Shandling. One of my all times fav comedians and just can’t believe he’s actually gone. One of the best.
— Larry The Cable Guy (@GitRDoneLarry)
No!… No. No. No. Nooo!! #Tears! : Garry Shandling Dies at 66 https://t.co/b4XMEE0UD1 via @Variety
— Rosie Perez (@rosieperezbklyn)
RIP the great Garry Shandling. Surely, one of the most influential comedians of a generation.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais)
Saddened by the news of the passing of Garry Shandling , I met Garry at @TheComedyStore WEST in 1979 #VayaConDios … https://t.co/YuMvM38FYw
— George Lopez (@georgelopez)
I am shocked that Gary Shandling has passed. I was so thrilled to have worked with him on The Larry Sanders Show. So funny & witty. RIP.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin)
Dammit. He was the best. So sad. RIP Garry Shandling
— marc maron (@marcmaron)
This really hurts. Rest In Peace, @GarryShandling.
— Ken Jeong (@kenjeong)
Wait, what? Gary Shandling? No.
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks)
#GarryShandling & #SusanYeagley & me. He really made me laugh. Missing him already. pic.twitter.com/LxY60AYwxX
— Cheryl Hines (@CherylHines)
Garry Shandling has died. I am very sad. He had the magic ‘it’ quality. He used it well and now he goes to live in the comedy Valhalla
— Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard)
Absolutely can’t process the loss of Garry Shandling. Such a genius, such a wonderful man, such an inspiration. I was so honored to know him
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig)
Comedian Garry Shandling dies at 66 💔sad soo sad! https://t.co/PbvSPlVMot
— Tatum O'neal (@Tatum_Oneal)
Heartbreaking news about Garry Shandling. Just heartbreaking.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers)
I can’t believe we’ve lost @GarryShandling .
A great mind and heart.— Howie Mandel (@howiemandel)
No!!! Not #GaryShandling!! I am devastated. Grew up with Larry Sanders. Can’t process this. RIP. Beyond sad. Thoughts are with his family.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad)
Sad today. My friend @GarryShandling passed. He encouraged me from the very start. A few weeks ago he told me life was short and enjoy it.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth)
Devastated to hear that Garry Shandling has died. Brilliantly funny and truly unique. Tragic.
— Caroline Rhea (@CarolineRhea)
I’m in total shock! What a terrible loss! RIP Garry. #GarryShandling #LarrySanders You will be missed.
— Chris Kattan (@ChrisKattan)
To the funniest and brilliant Garry Shandling. Rest in peace Garry.
— bob saget (@bobsaget)
Completely unacceptable. Bring Garry Shandling back NOW. This is bullshit.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt)
#garryshandling Too funny. Too young. RIP
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos)
The King family is shocked & saddened by Garry Shandling’s passing. Brilliant, funny & genuinely kind. A very rare combination.
— Larry King (@kingsthings)
Today I will sing the theme song to the #garyshandlingshow on repeat #ripgaryshandling
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar)
Garry Shandling is one of the great teachers in my life. He taught me about subtext, honesty, compassion, the best kind of comedy. Much love
— Mary Lynn Rajskub (@MaryLynnRajskub)
I cannot express how much I loved Gary Shandling. The Larry Sanders Show is the best. So sad.
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz)
R.I.P. Garry Shandling. I am so saddened to hear this. Brilliantly funny and such a great guy. He will be so missed.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks)
RIP @GarryShandling. Always a great guy to be around. Gone too soon. Condolences to friends/family/loved ones.
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones)
Nooooo!!! I love Garry Shandling. So sad!! #pioneer
— josh groban (@joshgroban)
Rest in peace Garry Shandling, we’ve lost a comedic icon.
— Tommy Chong (@tommychong)
.@GarryShandling no no no. I love you. I cannot accept that you are gone. Rest in Power my hero. #RIPGarry
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho)
Not Garry Shandling!!!!!! A treasure!!!!!! How sad.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy)
Oh my ..GOD will laugh now as he never has Before REST IN PEACE .. Wayyyy to soon https://t.co/c5T4O6kBHg
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real)
Garry Shandling was as kind and generous as he was funny and that is saying a lot.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel)
He was a dear friend. Sat down with him awhile back. Please enjoy. He was an original. @GarryShandling https://t.co/990mnEauDQ
— Pauly Shore (@PaulyShore)
Garry Shandling was one of my comedic heroes. His support of my writing was a huge boost. I will always be grateful for it. Shocked and sad
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe)
'Larry Sanders’ paved the way for a new direction in comedy
We lost a giant and pioneer
RIP #garryshandling https://t.co/ickSJUHKDq— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill)
Garry Shandling wasn’t just the funniest guy in the room, he was the most thoughtful and spiritual. I loved him. #garryshandling
— Farrelly Brothers (@farrellybros)
Such a drag about #GarryShandling #legend #RIP
— mark mcgrath (@mark_mcgrath)
