By Mark Gray
9:52am PDT, Jun 30, 2020
Carl Reiner, who entertained generations over a seven-decade career, passed away on June 29 at the age of 98, his son announced on Twitter. "Last night my dad passed away. As I write this my heart is hurting," actor-director Rob Reiner tweeted. "He was my guiding light." Throughout his career, Carl had memorable roles on "The Dick Van Dyke Show," in "The 2000-Year-Old Man" and in the "Ocean's 11" franchise. Following his death, many took to social media to honor the film and television legend. Click through to see how entertainment's biggest names are publicly paying tribute to Carl…
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"The great #CarlReiner has gone to that Show of Shows in the sky. I worked with him, loved him, and consider myself one of the luckiest people in the world to have once attended lunch with his hilarious, guarrulous gang…" –Bette Midler
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"I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of show business legend Carl Reiner. An innovator, entertainer and beloved icon, his nearly century of life was like a roadmap through American culture. His wit and courage never left him. My heartfelt condolences to his family." –Dan Rather
"So sad to hear about @carlreiner Not only did he make my favorite TV& movies (see:Where's Poppa) but his humanity was beyond compare. His heart was so full of love. Never left his house empty handed- book, space pen, Swiss Army knife. RIP to a man that embodies the word mensch" –Sarah Silverman
"Condolences to the family of Carl Reiner. From the writers room of Sid Caesar to recreating those times for the Dick Van Dyke show, Carl was a master at his craft. I knew him only peripherally but it was a pleasure to have known him." –William Shatner
"RIP #Carl Reiner – A brilliant comedy talent w/heart & intellect whether writing, directing, producing or performing. Try estimating how many times in your life this fella's work made you laugh. I count well over 3k for me & growing. Thank you, Carl." –Ron Howard
"We have lost the great Carl Reiner. My condolences to his family. He is irreplaceable." –Joy Behar
"RIP to the great Carl Reiner – sending love to all the Reiners – a great loss but a truly wonderful life – No words can express my respect and gratitude for knowing his family – Carl Reiner made America great" —John Cusack
"My friend Carl Reiner died last night. His talent will live on for a long time, but the loss of his kindness and decency leaves a hole in our hearts. We love you, Carl." –Alan Alda
"As if 2020 weren't cruel enough. Goodbye to one of the greatest comedic minds of all time. Thank you for always making us laugh and for always giving us joy. My deepest condolences go out to the entire Reiner family. RIP #CarlReiner" –Josh Gad
"Carl Reiner was a wonderful sweet man. His grace and humor and joie de vivre made the world a better place. The legacy he left for all of us in comedy is a treasure. #RIPCarlReiner" –Patricia Heaton
"Even at 98, it was too soon to lose @carlreiner – a brilliantly funny, kind and prolific man. Love to the excellent family and friends he left behind" –Jimmy Kimmel
"Carl Reiner, Bronx born and bred, made TV comedy that endures to this day. He made America laugh — a true gift. New York extends our condolences to his family and many friends." –Andrew Cuomo
"No one brought more humor and joy to the role of straight man than Carl Reiner. RIP to the gold standard." –Seth Myers
"I really thought this would never happen. #ripCarlReiner" –Jane Lynch
"Carl Reiner was comedy genius. Often that genius made other funny people even funnier. But give him a stage and he could spin laughter out of any moment. I watched him do it time and again. His contributions to comedy are eternal. And a lovely man, as well. #ripCarlReiner" –Jason Alexander
"The Greatest" –Stephen Colbert, who tweeted a photo of a young Carl Reiner
"Thanks for the near century of your life and gifts, Carl Reiner. Your heart, your humor, your spirit will live on in all of us. The stars are twinkling just a bit more merrily today with you there to entertain the heavens." –George Takei
"One of the great honors of my life was working with Carl Reiner during a season of Two and a Half Men… We will miss you, Carl. You were a gift to this world. #CarlReiner" –Amber Tamblyn
"RIP to one of the greats, Carl Reiner." –Jake Tapper
"An incredible man. Love you, #CarlReiner." –Natasha Lyonne
"I'm so sorry to hear that Carl Reiner has passed on. He was a great entertainer and a fine man." –Stephen King
"Very sad to awake to the news that @carlreiner has passed. There will forever only be one of him. May his memory be forever blessed. He leaves us with so much laughter. My heart goes out to @robreiner and the entire Reiner family." –Ed Asner
"Carl Reiner was a legend. Writer, director, actor, innovator. He helped shape so much in comedy. If you have time today put 'Mel brooks and Carl Reiner' into youtube and enjoy two of the funniest humans making each other laugh for over 50 years." –Ben Schwartz
"It will take a while to process losing Carl Reiner because he's been making me laugh since I was little. That's some very funny processing helping leaven the sadness. Thank you, Carl. You done good." –Michael McKean
"God bless Carl Reiner. A very nice, comic genius. Very sad. But what a life. A giant, comic genius, who we all learned from and influences comedy to this day. My condolences to his family and friends. #GodBlessCarlReiner" –Jon Lovitz
"Sending love and condolences to @robreiner and the entire family. And thinking of the sadness @MelBrooks must be feeling with the passing of his friend of 70 years, @carlreiner. RIP" –Marlee Matlin
"Bless him. I made him laugh once, and we all owe him deep gratitude for his military service and a lifetime of heart and laughs and timing. We need people like him, now more than ever. Bless you #CarlReiner" –Willie Garson
"I miss @carlreiner, already." –Ana Navarro
"Carl Reiner. Comedy Genius. Wonderful Man." –Brent Spiner
"How lucky are we all to have had a lifetime of #CarlReiner. A giant of comedy and the most generous, decent, beautiful man. RIP dear friend." –Paul Reiser
"Rest Peace Carl Reiner. As kind and sweet as he was brilliant and hilarious. 2000 years went by so quickly." –Mario Cantone
