‘The Bob Newhart Show’ star is being remembered as a one of a kind, ‘brilliant standup and comedic actor’
Legendary comedian Bob Newhart’s death on July 18 at the age of 94 has been met with an outpouring of tributes from fellow comics, actors, athletes and more.
The unconventional stand-up comic and sitcom star of The Bob Newhart Show, who also made feature appearances in Elf and The Big Bang Theory, died at his Los Angeles home after a series of short illnesses, his publicist Jerry Digney said.
“And we lose another comedy legend,” Bridesmaids director Paul Feig tweeted. “I had the honor of doing a guest role on Newhart & got to spend the week listening to the great Bob Newhart making us all laugh. A brilliant standup & comedic actor, he was truly one of a kind. His legacy will live on.”
Luke Skywalker actor Mark Hamill added: “From his groundbreaking stand-up to his two classic sitcoms he gave us a lifetime of laughter. Truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you Bob Newhart!”
“What a dream it was to witness the genius that was Bob Newhart.
