Don Rickles died on Thursday, April 6. The legendary comedian passed away at his Los Angeles home, and the entertainment community has been rattled by his death.
A slew of celebrities and fans have taken to Twitter to express their sadness over the tragic loss of the honorary Rat Pack member who practically invented the celebrity roast. Many of Rickles’ fellow comedians and Hollywood stars have spoken out and it is clear to see that the late actor was truly loved by his fans and colleagues.
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Rickles will be remembered mostly for voicing Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story movies as well as a slew of guest TV appearances including The Twilight Zone, Wagon Train, Burke’s Law, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., I Dream of Jeannie, Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, Sanford and Son, and The Bernie Mac Show.
Check out some of the Twitter reactions to Don Rickles’ passing here:
90 years with Don Rickles weren’t enough. One of the sweetest and most lovely people I had the pleasure of knowing. We miss you already
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 6, 2017
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Don Rickles’ family at this difficult time.
Damn. He was one of the greats and one of my all time favorites. RIP @DonRickles. You will never be forgotten. 🙁
— Jim O’Heir (@JimOHeir) April 6, 2017
RIP Don Rickles. Legend.
— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) April 6, 2017
Don Rickles has passed away.
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) April 6, 2017
A giant loss.
In lieu of flowers, Don Rickles’ family has requested that people drop their pants and fire a rocket. #RIPDonRickles
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) April 6, 2017
Don Rickles was simply the best. He created insult comedy &yet every 1 of his targets felt loved and honored. One of a kind.#RIPdonrickles
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 6, 2017
The Merchant Of Venom, legendary comedian @DonRickles passed away at 90. I just interviewed him. The sweetest guy, great hubby & dad. pic.twitter.com/lsCsGdJxXu
— Al Roker (@alroker) April 6, 2017
Don Rickles was prob the only person to get away with making mafia jokes to Frank Sinatra’s face.https://t.co/8Bl1vOqwI6
— Cher (@thecherness) April 6, 2017
Quite simply one of the funniest ever.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) April 6, 2017
RIP Don Rickles 90 https://t.co/xiZf1U1g6J
Don Rickles. A King. A character. Met him on a flight not too long ago worshipped him. Saw him thrice in Vegas. Belly laughs! #RIPDonRickles
— David Krumholtz (@mrDaveKrumholtz) April 6, 2017
RIP Don Rickles, 90.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 6, 2017
One of the funniest men who ever lived. pic.twitter.com/8RvD1hGj2R
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