Debbie Reynolds was more than just a movie star. According to William Shatner, she was “one of the last of Hollywood royalty.”
Reynolds died at age 84 on Wednesday, just one day after the death of her daughter, “Star Wars” heroine Carrie Fisher. Just as they had 24 hours earlier for Fisher, celebrity tributes began flowing on Twitter — this time for the star of “Singin’ in the Rain.”
“Debbie Reynolds was one of the last of Hollywood royalty,” Shatner wrote. “It breaks my heart that she is gone. I’d hoped that my grieving was done for 2016.”
“She was one of the last of the true H’wood talents: actress, singer, dancer,” wrote “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane.
Albert Brooks, who cast Reynolds in the title role of his bittersweet comedy “Mother,” was among those stunned by the timing of Reynolds’ passing: “I can’t believe this happened one day after Carrie.”
A sampling of the Hollywood reaction to Reynolds’ death:
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
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
Deepest condolences to the family of Debbie Reynolds. I was just notified of her passing. Such a talented charming lady & a good mother -B pic.twitter.com/83hIROaXSc
– Barbara Eden (@Barbara_Eden) 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
Debbie Reynolds helped light my passion for performing with Singin’ in The Rain. She will always be an icon. Rest with Carrie, Debbie.
– Grant Gustin (@grantgust) December 29, 2016
To lose your child,is a grief maybe too much to bear #RIP Debbie Reynolds.
– Lisa Vanderpump (@LisaVanderpump) 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
The most incredible love is when one can’t live without the other…#RIP #DebbieReynolds
– Constance Zimmer (@ConstanceZimmer) December 29, 2016
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Some of the magic people have left the tribe…for the moment I am inconsolable…💔💔💔
— Joely Fisher (@MsJoelyFisher) December 29, 2016
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
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
Understood. Emptiness. Lonliness. Under water. Just don't despair, Joely. Please. @MsJoelyFisher
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) December 29, 2016