Celebrities Remember Garry Marshall With Touching Tributes On Social Media

On Tuesday, Hollywood director Garry Marshall, who gave us classics such as
“Pretty Woman” and “Princess Diaries” among countless others, died at the age of 81.

Upon hearing news of his death, the tributes from celebrities started pouring in. Stars including Tom Hanks, Goldie Hawn, Sarah Paulson, Rob Lowe and Henry Winkler took to social media to express their condolences and share touching tributes to the Hollywood icon.

Garry Marshall was a wonderful man, hilarious, gifted in the ways of humanity and storytelling. He launched and nur… https://t.co/N1raCJkzQM

- Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) July 20, 2016

I lost a friend & mentor. We lost a beautiful man & masterful story teller. Gary Marshall I love you. I hope I get to go where you are.

- ashton kutcher (@aplusk) July 20, 2016

RIP Garry Marshall. You forever changed my father's life, and thus, mine. Thank you for capturing so much joy on film, over and over.

- Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) July 20, 2016

Our beloved Garry Marshall has passed today. Our family will miss him so much. His humor, his humanity, and his love. Thank you for Overboard. Thank you for being such a special human. Rest in peace, dear one.

A photo posted by Goldie Hawn (@officialgoldiehawn) on Jul 20, 2016 at 1:19am PDT

RIP doesn't seem a suitable epitaph for #GarryMarshall does it. The great man was so full of life and laughter. I miss him.

- Bo Derek (@boderek) July 20, 2016

I only met Garry Marshall once, when I was very young, but he was incredibly warm, encouraging, and generous with his time and energy.

- Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) July 20, 2016

Garry Marshall gave me one of the best experiences I ever had in my career. Thanks pal. RIP

- jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 20, 2016

Garry Marshall. What a gem of a man. He was just the kindest, the most patient, the most human and so, so wildly funny. He also did me me the favor of a lifetime and gave me my very first job (at 16) on "The Princess Diaries". Thank you for all the glorious means of laughing and crying and feeling whole and connected, Garry. Sending love to his family (ps: I couldn't find a picture so here's one from the set of that film w Julie and Anne)

A photo posted by Mandy Moore (@mandymooremm) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:12pm PDT

I have been fortunate in the sense that I have not lost many people that have made a significant, life changing impact to my world. Today, we lost someone who not only changed my life, but changed and touched the lives of so many others. Through his work, Garry Marshall was able to make us laugh, cry, feel joy and pride one moment, and the next, utter sadness. But he always did this in a beautiful way that made for such fantastic and timeless films. Each moment I spent with Garry on the set of Mother's Day was perfect, and is something I am so honored to have experienced. It's also something I look forward to telling my children about. I will always remember his infectious laugh and his joyful spirit. I am so grateful to of been able to be in his world, even for a small moment. Garry, you will be truly missed...

A photo posted by Shay Mitchell (@shaym) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:28pm PDT

Garry Marshall. Lovely man.

- Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) July 20, 2016

Garry Marshall, I am forever indebted to you. Thank you for taking a chance on me. I love you. On the wings on Angels, rest now.

- Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) July 20, 2016

Garry Marshall hired me at 15 years old. He gave my wife her start at 18, as a makeup artist. He changed our lives. And MANY others. #love

- Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) July 20, 2016

I had the honor to work w the legendary #GarryMarshall -thank you for your comedic genius and I'm so grateful for all the films and tv shows that helped shaped my generation and generations to come. #rip a true pioneer in entertainment.

A photo posted by Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:22pm PDT

Garry Marshall, without you there'd be no me. My heart is aching. #Mentor #Godfather #DearFriend. I love you.

A photo posted by John Stamos (@johnstamos) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:50pm PDT

RIP #GarryMarshall whose humor & humanity inspired. He was a world class boss & mentor whose creativity and leadership meant a ton to me.

- Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) July 20, 2016

GARRY MARSHALL Rest In Peace .. Thank you for my professional life. Thank you for your loyalty , friendship and generosity .

- Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) July 20, 2016

The world has lost a great man, a comedy icon and a wonderful friend.
Rest in peace Garry Marshall.

- bob saget (@bobsaget) July 20, 2016

Mr. Marshall, it was an honor. We will miss you.. ❤️

A photo posted by Lea Michele (@msleamichele) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:00pm PDT

Super sad to hear of Garry Marshall's passing. He was a true legend and it was an honor to get to work with him.

A photo posted by Joey Bragg (@joeybragg) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:14pm PDT

Too early, #GarryMarshall. (Best script note ever: "Throw in some princesses at a slumber party!") pic.twitter.com/EsLLQJKBud

- shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) July 20, 2016

I will never forget he called me and said "this is Gary Marshall from show business " I saved that message for years. We lost an icon

- christina applegate (@1capplegate) July 20, 2016

Oh man, this is a tough one. Honored I spent time with this kind man. My love to his wife and family. #garrymarshall pic.twitter.com/COetJYtqMz

- Topher Grace (@TopherGrace) July 20, 2016

I am overwhelmed by the sad news that my friend and mentor Garry Marshall has passed away! Introduced by Henry Winkler, we worked together on Sabrina and backs make pals with him and his amazing family. He cast me in Raising Helen ( but the scene was cut from the film), he acted in my directorial debut for the short film Mute and we co-produced a script that almost became a film. He sent me birthday and Christmas cards every year and I treasure each interaction I had with that man. He truly was an inspiration, a kind soul and a loving person. Not to mention the epic television he created for us all!! God red this soul and give comfort to his family!

A photo posted by Melissa Joan Hart (@melissajoanhart) on Jul 20, 2016 at 2:19am PDT

#RIPGaryMarshall I treasured our time making The Other Sister together. It has gone down as one of the most fullfilling, joyous and profound experiences of my career. He made movie sets a place of warmth humor and magic. And his relationships with people as well. What an honor to have known him. ❤️ #GiovanniRibisi #DianeKeaton

A video posted by Juliette Lewis (@juliettelewis) on Jul 19, 2016 at 8:27pm PDT

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