Love is pouring in from all walks of the entertainment industry for the legendary Jerry Lewis, who died Sunday.
Robert De Niro, who worked together on the 1983 dark comedy, Martin Scorsese-directed film “The King of Comedy,” said in a statement: “Jerry was a pioneer in comedy and film. He was a friend. I was fortunate to have seen him a few times over the past couple years. Even at 91, he didn’t miss a beat… Or a punchline. He’ll be missed.”
Scorsese was also moved by the comedian’s death. “Jerry Lewis was a master. He was a giant. He was an innovator. He was a great entertainer. He was a great artist. And he was a remarkable man,” the Oscar-winning director wrote in a statement. “I had the honor of working with him, and it was an experience I’ll always treasure. He was, truly, one of our greats.”
Here is a spattering of other famous names paying tribute to the one-of-a-kind Lewis:
How lucky are we to have ever had Jerry Lewis in the 1st place? We'll certainly never see his equal again. What a giant. RIP my friend.
— Paul Reiser (@PaulReiser) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/JimCarrey/status/899346214612750336
https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/899337448425172992
Darling Jerry, I ❤️’d You & Dean When I Was Little,But FELL IN LOVE WITH U WHEN WE PLAYED SNOW WHITE & 7 DWARVES ON S&C…U PLAYED ALL 7🙌🏻
🌹— Cher (@cher) August 20, 2017
It was incredible knowing & laughing with the Amazing Jerry Lewis! He'll keep'em laffin in the ever after!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis was a genius comedian, actor, director, inventor, humanitarian and, as a Las Vegan, what I miss most..https://t.co/R0uLkPOwyU
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 20, 2017
So saddened to learn of the passing of Jerry Lewis, a true comic icon. In Boston 1947 I roared at his and Dean's first ever performance
— carl reiner (@carlreiner) August 20, 2017
To lose @IAmDickGregory & #JerryLewis days apart… My thoughts and prayers to your families, talent like yours can never be equalled! #RIP
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) August 20, 2017
I'm so heartbroken that Jerry Lewis passed away. His buddy films w/ Dean Martin are still some of my all-time favorites…
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) August 20, 2017
How you made us laugh!!! We will miss you Jerry Lewis! #RIP https://t.co/DP0BZSsGeN
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/jamieleecurtis/status/899335707935752193
Jerry Lewis! Oy! Another comic legend gone. What an amazing talent and philanthropist. A long, well lived life!#RIPJerryLewis
— Jon Lovitz (@realjonlovitz) August 20, 2017
RIP jerry lewis… he was always so nice to me – the greatest of all time.
— Harry Connick Jr (@HarryConnickJR) August 20, 2017
Sad to read about the passing of Jerry Lewis. We met when we both received honorary degrees from Emerson in '93; how he made me laugh! RIP. pic.twitter.com/fNKcEyXFXK
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) August 20, 2017
As a child I LIVED for his movies. NOBODY could match his on-screen hilarity! As an adult I learned he was just as funny backstage. #Genius pic.twitter.com/4YuuXpRT0p
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) August 20, 2017
One of the greatest of all time. A legend. A showman. A comedic icon. A movie star. An activist. A one of a kind. RIP #jerrylewis pic.twitter.com/h3ODZgZjAa
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) August 20, 2017
It was one of the great experiences of my career he was tough but one of a kind #JerryLewis https://t.co/ohGUzlYPYB
— Sandra Bernhard (@SandraBernhard) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/kumailn/status/899330834200633344
Jerry Lewis has passed on. I sincerely hope his afterlife is a warm, peaceful…
…haven.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) August 20, 2017
Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis were two of the funniest, most legendary and prolific entertainers of our generation and I bow to their genius.
— Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) August 20, 2017
Thanks for all the laughs, Jerry. pic.twitter.com/RUiyf7xjOb
— Fred Willard (@Fred_Willard) August 20, 2017
How did my life get good enough that Jerry Lewis would smile at me? And how sad to lose him. pic.twitter.com/taPhl1utzO
— Penn Jillette (@pennjillette) August 20, 2017
RIP Jerry Lewis.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) August 20, 2017
Condolences to the family of Jerry Lewis. The world is a lot less funnier today. ☹️
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 20, 2017
#RIPJerryLewis
Thank you for changing my life.
You were punk before there was punk. https://t.co/J3xfr1eeIX— Paul Provenza (@PaulProvenza) August 20, 2017
The French were right about him all along. RIP Jerry Lewis pic.twitter.com/jNLRPQeS4G
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) August 20, 2017
Always funny. Always helpful. Always honest. I will miss you Jerry Lewis. The world has lost a true innovator & icon. pic.twitter.com/mJzLbh0VFd
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) August 20, 2017
We have lost a great comedian and even greater heart. Thank you for the laughs and the feels, Jerry Lewis. https://t.co/vdYCfd7atJ
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) August 20, 2017
My bad yall
The killer is still alive
Its Jerry Lewis, not Jerry Lee Lewis who passed away
Sorry bout that
Read the alert wrong— Charlie Daniels (@CharlieDaniels) August 20, 2017
The King of Comedy Jerry Lewis was a tremendous talent and a good friend. Rest In Peace #jerrylewis. You'll be sorely missed 💔 pic.twitter.com/KA0TWrvYir
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/RobSchneider/status/899341014632026112
Jerry Lewis was a complicated man of astonishing talent.
If u are in comedy, you've been influenced by him, whether u know it or not. RIP https://t.co/VE5KZMETMU
— Jon Cryer (@MrJonCryer) August 20, 2017
https://twitter.com/gates_mcfadden/status/899344676603412480
My deepest condolences and prayers to the entire Lewis family . The world lost a great man today. Jerry Lewis. pic.twitter.com/KBwgquLbKh
— Tony Orlando (@TonyOrlando) August 20, 2017
Raised $2.6 billion to fight muscular dystrophy and help those who suffer from it. Farewell, Mr. Lewis. pic.twitter.com/2qVcikrABv
— George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) August 20, 2017
Dick Gregory and Jerry Lewis were both great to me. It's a tough day. I will remember both tonight at my show tonight in Edinburgh.
— Barry Crimmins (@crimmins) August 20, 2017
"You might as well like yourself; just think about all the time you're gonna have to spend with you." — Jerry Lewis #RIP pic.twitter.com/R4UGIGSxBv
— Tribeca (@Tribeca) August 20, 2017
#rip to legendary comedian Jerry Lewis, pictured here with Dean Martin performing at Ciro's (now The Comedy Store) in 1950. #ripjerrylewis pic.twitter.com/RwjwLi53M2
— The Comedy Store (@TheComedyStore) August 20, 2017