Hollywood Pays Tribute to “Legendary Entertainer” Debbie Reynolds

Actress Debbie Reynolds, best known for her roles in musicals Singin‘ in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown died on Wednesday, just one day after the passing of her daughter Carrie Fisher. She was 84.

Reynolds’ son Todd Fisher told The Hollywood Reporter, “She’s with Carrie.”

On hearing the news, SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris said, “I was deeply saddened to learn of Debbie Reynold’s passing. We have lost a unique talent and a national treasure. Coming so close to the death of her daughter, Carrie Fisher, this is truly a double tragedy. Their imprint on our culture is profound and they both will live on. On behalf of the SAG-AFTRA membership, our hearts go out to their family and loved ones.”

Fellow actress and friend Carol Channing said of Reynolds: “She was beautiful and generous. It seems like only yesterday she was having lunch here at the house and we were discussing the possibility of working together in a new show. I have such fond memories of appearing with her here at the McCallum Theater in Palm Springs. So many laughs. My prayers go out to the family. She will be missed.”

Rip Taylor appeared with Reynolds onstage in Las Vegas for years, and of that time he said, “I was blessed to work with this remarkable woman for 45 almost 50 years. That makes for a very rare bond and unique relationship. She was generous to a fault, never caring who got the laugh from the audience. I Will always love her. I am absolutely devastated tonight!”

Ellen DeGeneres, Josh Gad, Al Roker, Dean Cain and more shared condolences for Reynolds:

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

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’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

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

I can’t take this. To the whole family. I am so gutted. I am so sorry.

— christina applegate (@1capplegate) December 29, 2016

My favorite Debbie Reynolds recording. She was one of the last of the true H’wood talents: actress, singer, dancer: https://t.co/67zWUUHDhv

— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) 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 (@TheEllenShow) December 29, 2016

There are no words left. RIP #DebbieReynolds

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) December 29, 2016

Mommy’s mom is gone now. 🙁 RIP #DebbieReynolds

— Carrie Fisher’s Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 29, 2016

Reports say actress @DebbieReynolds1 has died at 84 after being rushed to the hospital. Needed to be with her daughter, @carrieffisher #RIP pic.twitter.com/owOyC0PEex

— Al Roker (@alroker) December 29, 2016

Damn. RIP Debbie Reynolds. Legendary entertainer. I’m sure broken hearted by the loss of her daughter.

— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) December 29, 2016

RIP debbie reynolds…. #surreal

— Belinda Carlisle (@belindaofficial) December 29, 2016

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

Oh man… #DebbieReynolds #RIP #BrokenHeart

— Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) December 29, 2016

Peace & love Debbie Reynolds ….. singing in the pic.twitter.com/cwnvGWvUvr

— Daryl Hannah (@dhlovelife) December 29, 2016

Debbie Reynolds, God is holding you and Carrie in his hands.
We will always speak your name
Love you, Debbie Allen

— Debbie Allen (@msdebbieallen) December 29, 2016

The most incredible love is when one can’t live without the other…#RIP #DebbieReynolds

— Constance Zimmer (@ConstanceZimmer) December 29, 2016

Heartbreakingly, #DebbieReynolds passes away a day after her daughter @carrieffisher. Now rewatching her be genius in @AlbertBrooks‘ MOTHER. https://t.co/0DljZwjKV6

— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) December 29, 2016

I cannot believe 2016 has now taken Debbie Reynolds as well – just the day after her daughter Carrie Fisher’s death. https://t.co/AeJ47SXh48

— Dan Rather (@DanRather) December 29, 2016

wow…… this sad news makes me wanna hug my mama and never let go…… pic.twitter.com/WX7vN63x0k

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) 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

For Carrie and Debbie

My thoughts and love are with their family. pic.twitter.com/2fLWu3a9Sg

— Brie Larson (@brielarson) December 29, 2016

I’ve had occasion to hear of husbands going within days of their wives and vice versa. But never before a Mom for her…RIP #DebbieReynolds

&mdas…; Ron Perlman (@perlmutations) December 29, 2016

How shocked we were to learn that Debbie Reynolds passed away just a day after her daughter Carrie. I loved & worked both of these icons.

— carl reiner (@carlreiner) December 29, 2016

I can’t imagine what kind of pain the family of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are feeling right now. My prayers are with them.

— Gabby SidiBae (@GabbySidibe) December 29, 2016

Debbie Reynolds cd sing, dance & gave dazzling performances. RIP doesn’t sound right for her or Carrie-I hope they’re somewhere having fun

— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) December 29, 2016

Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, Rest In Peace. Sending Love to daughter and granddaughter, Billie Lourd. https://t.co/u4XyAHvWkS

— Tegan and Sara (@teganandsara) December 29, 2016

There is nothing harder than having to bury a child. Debbie died of a broken heart, but she’s with her daughter now. https://t.co/G3pcQCoViK

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 29, 2016

Lord, Debbie and Carrie. RIP 2016 has seen a lot of sadness. Prayers for their families & so many others affected by loss.

— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) December 29, 2016

I can’t imagine what kind of pain the family of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are feeling right now. My prayers are with them.

— Gabby SidiBae (@GabbySidibe) December 29, 2016

Dear Debbie Reynolds, I totally get it. Hug her so tight for all of us.

— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) December 29, 2016

#DebbieReynolds has just died. This is too hard to comprehend. Beautiful, talented, devoted to her craft, she follows Carrie, dead days ago.

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) December 29, 2016

i love you billie. so so much. rest in peace, debbie reynolds.

— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) December 29, 2016

Debbie went to be with Carrie. She always worried about her. Carrie left too soon and now they… https://t.co/Aln3wBlXOB

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) December 29, 2016

Oh no. Now Debbie Reynolds one day after Carrie Fisher. I’m really starting to hate 2016. #sosad… https://t.co/3KAxdFgc57

— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) December 29, 2016

So blown away and saddened by this Debbie Reynolds news a day after her daughter, Carrie passes away. So much luv & strength to their family

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) December 29, 2016

Carrie Fisher. Debbie Reynolds RIP

— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) December 29, 2016

The loss in the last two days.Rest In Peace #DebbieReynolds #CarrieFisher.

— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) December 29, 2016

In my top ten all time favorite movies, this scene always makes me happy. RIP Debbie Reynolds. https://t.co/9j1HS3mnHV

— Larry Wilmore (@larrywilmore) December 29, 2016

This is beyond heartbreaking.
Debbie was an Idol …I Have Seen
Singing in The Rain a million times.
Loved all her films…WORDS
ARE INADEQUATE

— Cher (@cher) December 29, 2016

After brilliant Carrie now her talented mom. Enough already with 2016.

— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) December 29, 2016

The combination of the loss of @carrieffisher & then her mom @DebbieReynolds1 is too much. I’m really at a loss here… #toomuch16

— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) December 29, 2016

Debbie Reynolds played my grandma once, and she was the best. Hilarious, smart, bawdy, kind, classy. Losing her and Carrie this way? So sad.

— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) December 29, 2016

Debbie Reynolds was a real song & dance gal. Her daughter Carrie became Princess Leia. They inspired millions. Today, I’m missing them both. pic.twitter.com/QQFmyDuSzX

— Bill Nye (@BillNye) December 29, 2016

Honoring @DebbieReynolds1 & @GeorgeMichael; both activists & leaders for #HIV #AIDS at times when it was most courageous & needed.

— Javier Muñoz (@JMunozActor) December 29, 2016

I met Debbie Reynolds when I was 12. She was shy and cautious. Much later I met her again, now funny and fearless. Her growth is on my mind.

— Alan Alda (@alanalda) December 29, 2016

Too many women die of heart disease and stroke like mother and child Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. May both rest in peace.

— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) December 29, 2016

A mother will do anything for her child… even meet her in Heaven. #CarrieFisher #DebbieReynolds

— Nia Long (@NiaLong) December 29, 2016

The saddest news. Debbie Reynolds – an outstanding performer with the most beautiful vibrant energy. Rest in peace, radiant soul. X pic.twitter.com/HJ4djDnTdO

— Gwendoline Christie (@lovegwendoline) December 29, 2016

There is nothing sadder than a mother who has to bury her child. RIP #DebbieReynolds .You are with your daughter now.

— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) December 29, 2016

Sweetest Picture ever of Carrie Fisher watching her mother Debbie Reynolds on stage! Hug Your mother today! Then Hug your daughter! pic.twitter.com/5ZLCYcStLY

— Madonna (@Madonna) December 29, 2016

This is too much.. #DebbieReynolds pic.twitter.com/Fyoi2kdJki

— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) December 29, 2016

Watching Singin’ in the Rain in honor of Debbie Reynolds. It’s just such a monumental movie, & she’s so perfect #RIP

— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) December 29, 2016

 

Debbie went to be with Carrie. She always worried about her. Carrie left too soon and now they are together again. My heart is literally broken. For 8 years she was my mom. She was pure energy & light when she came on stage. She was loving, and bawdy, and playful- a consummate pro- old school and yet had the work ethic and investment in her craft of a new fiery up and comer. She was always running off to Vegas or somewhere else “on the road” to be a hoofer, to sing and dance and make people laugh. She performed 340 days out of the year. An inspiration on every level. A Legend of course, the epitome of clean cut American optimism, dancing with Gene Kelly as an equal, a warrior woman who never stopped working. A devoted mother and grandmother, and aunt and great aunt, and friend. I lost my mom a few years ago. She loved that Debbie was my TV mom. I hope they find each other and hug and kiss and my mom says, “I got you, Debbie. Carrie’s waiting for you.” RIP Bobbie Adler. ?

A photo posted by Debra Messing (@therealdebramessing) on Dec 28, 2016 at 6:52pm PST