Many people awoke to the sad news that longtime SNL announcer Don Pardo has passed at the age of 96. Past and current members of the sketch comedy show, as well as some writers, have taken to Twitter to remember the man who’s golden voice announced their name each week. These are some of their tweets.
Legendary @nbcsnl announcer Don Pardo dies at 96 http://t.co/ohYFkyGZmc pic.twitter.com/ZqFjsJHzqL
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 19, 2014
R.I.P to Don Pardo… #snl #legend — feeling sad
— Pharoah (@JayPharoah) August 19, 2014
On Sept 13th 2008 I heard Don Pardo say my name for the first time. I cried until the 16th. Thanks Don. I owe you a coffee.
— Bobby Moynihan (@bibbymoynihan) August 19, 2014
https://twitter.com/aidybryant/status/501598784733081600
https://twitter.com/imchriskelly/status/501730748148490240
https://twitter.com/thesheertruth/status/501719594806300673
RIP the amazing Don Pardo.
My favorite was when Andy Samberg made him say very un-Pardo things like this: https://t.co/m79pifuuSZ
— Colin Jost (@ColinJost) August 19, 2014
https://twitter.com/MrHoratioSanz/status/501605428376387585
RIP Don Pardo. A voice that meant so much. http://t.co/X4q9TeHVbO
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) August 19, 2014
.#RIPDonPardo – a model of talent, discipline and craftsmanship – your assuring voice will truly be missed
— Ana Gasteyer (@AnaGasteyer) August 19, 2014
The greatest sound I ever heard was the voice of #DonPardo You will be missed. #SNL #ItsSaturdayNightLive #Legend pic.twitter.com/TVJao1zWyP
— Chris Kattan (@ChrisKattan) August 19, 2014
Any SNL actor will tell u:the ultimate moment of your career was hearing Don Pardo say your name. Each week he represented a dream come true
— Rachel Dratch (@TheRealDratch) August 19, 2014
