Sheila Says: Thanks For The Laughs Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling passed away suddenly yesterday of a massive heart attack at the age of 66. He got his start by writing an episode of Sanford and Son in the late ’70s. He went on to become a regular guest host for The Tonight Show and headline two TV series, It’s Garry Shandling’s Show and The Larry Sanders Show. He recently appeared in Iron Man 2and Captain America: Winter Solider in a non-comedic role. Here are some responses on twitter from his comedy friends and famous fans.

Jimmy Kimmel: “Garry Shandling was as kind and generous as he was funny and that is saying a lot.”

Seth Meyers: “Heartbreaking news about Garry Shandling. Just heartbreaking.”

Amy Schumer: “Goodbye, Gary Shandling, thank you for your kindness and your generosity and for making me laugh so damn much.”

Steve Martin: “Garry Shandling was a very special comedian with a beautifully unpredictable mind. He even voluntarily offered jokes and ideas for the Oscars.”

Ricky Gervais: “RIP the great Garry Shandling. Surely, one of the most influential comedians of a generation.”

Kathy Griffin: “Sunday, my longtime friend Garry Shandling was here, making everyone laugh. I loved him. I’ll miss our talks the most.”

Albert Brooks: “R.I.P. Garry Shandling. I am so saddened to hear this. Brilliantly funny and such a great guy. He will be so missed.”

Seth MacFarlane: “Saddened over Garry Shandling. He was a comedy idol of mine. He leaves behind the greatest single-camera comedy of all time. #LarrySanders”

Dane Cook: “Garry Shandling, you were and always will be comedy gold. #gonewaytoosoon #rip #alwaysfunny”

On his Facebook page, Alan Zweibel, the co-creator of The Larry Sanders Show, wrote. “Today I lost a friend and comedy partner. Shocked beyond description. R.I.P. Garry Shandling. Make God laugh the way you did all who knew and loved you.”