The death of Debbie Reynolds at 84, just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher passed away, is a shock to many across the globe and in Hollywood. The legendary actress certainly lived up to the title over the years thanks to roles in films like Singin’ In The Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, her own variety show in the early 70s, and a slew of guest appearances along the way. Her personal life sometimes overshadowed it all, but there was no denying she was a star. If you take one thing away from the reactions to her death, it is that Debbie Reynolds was revered by fellow actors and fans alike.
Albert Brooks shared the screen with Reynolds in Mother, mostly thanks to his friendship with Carrie Fisher, and was quick to share his thoughts about both online:
Debbie Reynolds, a legend and my movie mom. I can't believe this happened one day after Carrie. My heart goes out to Billie.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) December 29, 2016
There was also plenty of love from Reynolds former cast mates on Will & Grace, including her on-screen daughter Debra Messing:
https://twitter.com/DebraMessing/status/814289560469471232
It is beyond astonishing that both @carrieffisher & @DebbieReynolds1 have left this earth. I overwhelmingly adored & admired them both. 😢🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/emLn1ZvwUd
— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) December 29, 2016
Sadly, as pointed out by Vulture and Entertainment Weekly, the best tribute to Reynolds came from her late daughter Carrie Fisher at the 2015 SAG Awards. It was a speech that managed to poke fun, share praise, and reveal some personal touches that are hard to get from anywhere else.
It’s a fantastic way to celebrate a life and career, only now with its own somber undertone after both have passed away so close to each other. It’s a strange way to put a close to such a dreary year, but the best we can do is remember a pair of legends at their best.
#DebbieReynolds has just died. This is too hard to comprehend. Beautiful, talented, devoted to her craft, she follows Carrie, dead days ago.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) December 29, 2016
American treasure. pic.twitter.com/8TZMxcbByb
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) December 29, 2016
Debbie Reynolds was one of the last of Hollywood Royalty. It breaks my heart that she is gone. I'd hoped that my grieving was done for 2016.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 29, 2016
I can't imagine what Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' family are going through this week. I send all of my love.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) December 29, 2016
Peace & love Debbie Reynolds ….. singing in the 💦 pic.twitter.com/cwnvGWvUvr
— Daryl Hannah (@dhlovelife) December 29, 2016
Debbie Reynolds was pure class. She was loving, talented, beautiful, unsinkable. I feel sorry for anyone who never got a chance to meet her. pic.twitter.com/XrIDFuLfYU
— Larry King (@kingsthings) December 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/814292653453910016
I'll never say no to you… pic.twitter.com/bZjB92d7W2
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) December 29, 2016
This. Just this devastatingly moving photograph. Just this. pic.twitter.com/PKTT7gPbBI
— Sarah Paulson (@MsSarahPaulson) December 29, 2016
I can't take this. To the whole family. I am so gutted. I am so sorry.
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) December 29, 2016
Today is officially a sad day. As a mother my heart goes out to Debbie Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher. RIP DB and CF
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) December 29, 2016
