Celebrities React to Jerry Lewis' Death - Read the Tweets
Jerry Lewis passed away at the age of 91 today (August 20), and celebrities are taking to Twitter to pay tribute to the late and great comedian.
The 91-year-old comedian and actor enjoyed a lengthy career with many smash hit films. You may remember him from one of his most notable films, 1963′s The Nutty Professor.
Jerry‘s family confirmed the reports that he passed away earlier this morning. Our thoughts are with Jerry’s loved ones during this time.
Read some celebrity tributes from Twitter below….
RIP jerry lewis… he was always so nice to me – the greatest of all time.
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) August 20, 2017
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Was truly honored to meet this legend. World renowned comedian, filmmaker and philanthropist. #RIPJerryLewis http://pic.twitter.com/XiuTP0crkY
— GavinDeGraw (@GavinDeGraw) August 20, 2017
Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis were two of the funniest, most legendary and prolific entertainers of our generation and I bow to their genius.
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) August 20, 2017
One the greatest physical comedians of all time! Thank you your brilliant inspiration. RIP Jerry. #JerryLewis #comedian #comedy #legend http://pic.twitter.com/flgU5hrgmW
— Chris Kattan (@ChrisKattan) August 20, 2017
We just lost the ORIGINAL funny man and the MOST charitable entertainer EVER! R.I.P. #JerryLewis http://pic.twitter.com/g5aJ2Vv2lD
— Greg Grunberg (@greggrunberg) August 20, 2017
We have lost a great comedian and even greater heart. Thank you for the laughs and the feels, Jerry Lewis. https://t.co/vdYCfd7atJ
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 20, 2017
RIP Jerry Lewis. King Of Comedy is one my all time favorites. He was surprisingly grounded and brilliant in that film.
— Bryan Greenberg (@bryangreenberg) August 20, 2017
RIP to the legendary #JerryLewis. You entertained us until the end. Thoughts and prayers to your loved ones.
— Ashley Greene (@AshleyMGreene) August 20, 2017
Jerry's daughter Danielle is the reason her dad & I got so close. I will never be able to thank her enough for putting him in my life.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) August 20, 2017
As a kid, I'm pretty sure I was the biggest Jerry Lewis fan in the world. Truly. R.I.P. Jerry Lewis.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis was a complicated man of astonishing talent.
If u are in comedy, you've been influenced by him, whether u know it or not. RIP https://t.co/VE5KZMETMU
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) August 20, 2017
We lost one of the great ones today…possibly the greatest. Jerry Lewis was one of my comedy heroes & was a gigan… https://t.co/Baob4Gn29E http://pic.twitter.com/dmkjsDlPHi
— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) August 20, 2017
R.I.F. (Rest in fluh-HOY-ven). Jerry Lewis.
Legend.
— 🌎Joshua Malina🌎 (@JoshMalina) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis loomed large in my family. Many movies with my mom & he made home movies with Janet and Tony. He made me and many laugh. #rip http://pic.twitter.com/4LbEbc9FCT
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) August 20, 2017
The King of Comedy Jerry Lewis was a tremendous talent and a good friend. Rest In Peace #jerrylewis. You'll be sorely missed 💔 http://pic.twitter.com/KA0TWrvYir
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) August 20, 2017
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