‘Here’s to More Strong Women Like You’: Celebrities React to Mary Tyler Moore’s Death
Legendary actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away today at the age of 80. Moore is best known for her work on the Dick Van Dyke Show, and later, the Mary Tyler Moore show which was groundbreaking, as it was one of the first shows whose main character was an independent woman- she worked, and she was unmarried.
Celebrities took to social media to mourn the passing of Moore, who was truly an icon:
God dammit. GOD. DAMMMIT. “Mary Tyler Moore, Who Incarnated the Modern Woman on TV, Dies at 80” https://t.co/zGs8tl1ugo
— jenny slate (@jennyslate) January 25, 2017
She made it after all…. rip #MaryTylerMoore @ Minneapolis, Minnesota https://t.co/GoKk3s4gSd
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) January 25, 2017
So sad to learn of the passing of Mary Tyler Moore. ??
— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore was a dear friend and a truly great person. A fighter. Rest in peace, MTM.
— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 25, 2017
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore with great respect and affection.
R.I.P. #MaryTylerMoore7 https://t.co/6fxiMB810S pic.twitter.com/YAQcsPtH7s— Carole King (@Carole_King) January 25, 2017
RIP beautiful, upbeat, shining, glorious, wonderful, iconic Mary Tyler Moore.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 25, 2017
LOVE IS ALL AROUND ????? RIP MARY
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) January 25, 2017
I’m so sad. Oh my gosh. https://t.co/uNq5nXp6nj
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) January 25, 2017
Cuz it’s you girl and you should know it…You’re gonna make it after all. #MTM ? pic.twitter.com/8PubNDeF0m
— Laura Silverman (@LauraJSilverman) January 25, 2017
Today we mourn the passing of one of the groundbreaking stars of Television, Mary Tyler Moore…
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 25, 2017
She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 25, 2017
Sang for her and the #MaryTylerMoore cast once. What a magnificent woman. RIP Mary. One of a kind. https://t.co/7yoOmBbvGw
— Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore. She had spunk and it inspired spunk. I am grateful for her grace and humor. May she rest with the (spunky) angels. ?
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) January 25, 2017
So strong, so courageous and so beautiful. Rest In Peace, Mary Tyler Moore. pic.twitter.com/rKIlPiepLw
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) January 25, 2017
You lit up our world with your smile (and lots of laughs). You took a nothing day and made it worthwhile. Miss you already, #MaryTylerMoore.
— Kermit the Frog (@KermitTheFrog) January 25, 2017
So sad my hero #MaryTylerMoore has passed! She meant so much to me! Iconic,brilliant,full of grace! Love you forever? pic.twitter.com/oBG1OwgXwM
— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) January 25, 2017
She could turn the whole world on with her smile…admired #MaryTylerMoore very much. Thinking of her family & loved ones. ❤ https://t.co/GsSNGzKmQN
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) January 25, 2017
I’m deep in regret about the passing of Mary Tyler Moore. What an actress. What a woman. What a person. Always gracious, filled w/good humor
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) January 25, 2017
who could turn the world on with her smile.. who could take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile” RIP Mary Tyler Moore ?
— Hoda Kotb (@hodakotb) January 25, 2017
“Who can turn the world on with her smile…” #MaryTylerMoore may she rest.
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore is gone. Very Sad Day. RIP My Dear Mary ?
— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) January 25, 2017
I agree w/ Oprah #MaryTylerMoore influenced my career more than any other tv role model. She indeed turned on the world with her smile
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore it was my honor to have met you.. & working with you when you graced us on That ’70s Show a memory I will carry forever #RIP
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) January 25, 2017
That shift in the Earth you just felt? That crater that is left behind? That is the legacy of the incomparable #marytylermoore RIP 2 an icon
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 25, 2017
TV Icon and groundbreaker #MaryTylerMoore has passed. She broke through our TV screens and showed that a powerful woman can be funny. RIP. pic.twitter.com/eUY6SkP6Tr
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 25, 2017
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