Beloved TV and film actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away Wednesday at the age of 80.
The news of her death rocked Hollywood and performers who knew her best and worked with her have expressed their sadness over the sudden loss via Twitter. (RELATED: These Are 10 Of Mary Tyler Moore’s Most Memorable Moments On TV And Film)
Actress Mary Tyler Moore testifies before the U. S. Senate Governmental Affairs Committee in Washington June 24, 2003. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
“Mary(MTM) was a gem. She was iconic, my boss, cast mate and a friend and I will miss her,” Keaton tweeted. (RELATED: Mary Tyler Moore Dead At 80)
Mary(MTM) was a gem. She was iconic, my boss, cast mate and a friend and I will miss her
— Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) January 25, 2017
“#marytylermoore my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that I love you and believe in your strength,” Asner tweeted.
#marytylermoore my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that I love you and believe in your strength.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) January 25, 2017
“She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways,” Takei tweeted.
She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 25, 2017
Hard to think of Mary Tyler Moore in the past tense. Happily, Mary Richards will always be with us.
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore it was my honor to have met you.. & working with you when you graced us on That ’70s Show a memory I will carry forever #RIP
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 25, 2017
#marytylermoore you could truly turn the world on with your smile and make millions fall in love… https://t.co/4VP5dqK9nH
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) January 25, 2017
Oh Mary Tyler Moore. You were true inspiration, and power when I didn’t know what that was. Thank you. #RIPMaryTylerMoore
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) January 25, 2017
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore with great respect and affection.
R. I. P. #MaryTylerMoore7 https://t.co/6fxiMB810S pic.twitter.com/YAQcsPtH7s
— Carole King (@Carole_King) January 25, 2017
who could turn the world on with her smile.. who could take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile” RIP Mary Tyler Moore
— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) January 25, 2017
Rehearsing on the #MaryTylerMoore stage today. A minute’s silence as we remembered 1 of the true greats of TV comedy pic.twitter.com/UFHIkvWg3i
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 25, 2017
Thanks for the first real image of a woman being independent, funny & vulnerable. Thank you for changing the face of TV, #MaryTylerMoore! pic.twitter.com/3rZbPczSnF
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 25, 2017
“Who can turn the world on with her smile…” #MaryTylerMoore may she rest.
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) January 25, 2017
R. I. P #maryTylerMoore “who can take a nothing day and make it all seem worthwhile well it’s you girl and u should know it”
— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) January 25, 2017
So sad to learn of the passing of Mary Tyler Moore.
— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) January 25, 2017
“You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.” #MaryTylerMoore
— Denis Leary (@denisleary) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore was a dear friend and a truly great person. A fighter. Rest in peace, MTM.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore was appointment TV for me & my mom. I grew up watching her- she was 1 of my favorites. My sympathies to her family. #icon pic.twitter.com/tkRv0pLVVn
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) January 25, 2017
TV Icon and groundbreaker #MaryTylerMoore has passed. She broke through our TV screens and showed that a powerful woman can be funny. RIP. pic.twitter.com/eUY6SkP6Tr
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 25, 2017
I’m so sad. Oh my gosh. https://t.co/uNq5nXp6nj
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) January 25, 2017