Kaley Cuoco and Bob Newhart
Getty Images (2)Hollywood came together to mourn the death of a legend Bob Newhart.
Newhart died on Thursday, July 18, after suffering from a series of brief illnesses, his publicist said. Jerry Digney.
The actor was best known for his iconic deadpan acting and the series of the same name. The Bob Newhart Show He was active in the 70s, and in 2003 he also played the role of Papa Elf. fairy Opposition Will Ferrell About Professor Proton The Big Bang Theory.
Newhart has received numerous awards throughout his career, including three Grammy Awards, an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award.
Scroll through to see the stars who paid tribute to Newhart.
Judd Apatow
“Bob Newhart was the sweetest, funniest guy,” the filmmaker said Thursday via X. “He asked me to make a documentary about my friendship with him. Don Rickles“I was so lucky to spend time with my hero. His brilliant comedy and kind heart brought so much happiness to everyone who met him.”
Mark Hamill
“From groundbreaking stand-up comedy to two classic sitcoms, he gave us a lifetime of laughs,” the Star Wars icon wrote on Thursday, via X. “Truly one of a kind. Thank you, Bob Newhart!”
Jamie Lee Curtis
“They'll be laughing wherever people go after they're gone,” the Oscar winner captioned an old photo of Newhart on Instagram on Thursday. “Oh man, he was funny! Bob Newhart. I'm gonna miss you!”
Al Franken
“Bob Newhart was a giant, a genius and a wonderful person.” Saturday Night Live the alumnus and former senator wrote Thursday via X. I'll always remember when he hosted SNL “He put on a great show. As you can imagine, he was a joy to work with. May his memory be a blessing.”
Kaley Cuoco
Cuoco, who co-starred with Newhart The Big Bang Theoryshared a series of photos reflecting on her time on set with the icon.
“It was a dream come true to have witnessed the genius that was Bob Newhart. He was classy, kind, generous and so funny,” she wrote on her Instagram Story on Thursday. “Every take, every time. A forever icon.”
The actress also shared a photo of Newhart and the entire cast, captioning the throwback picture, “Bob, we'll never forget you! Thank you for making our dreams come true!”
Eric Stonestreet
“Nobody is funnier than Bob Newhart. Rest in peace.” Modern Family the alum wrote via X on Thursday.
Paul Feig
“We have lost another comedy legend,” the director wrote to X on Thursday. “I had the honor of guest starring on Newhart and hearing the great Bob Newhart make us all laugh all week. A brilliant stand-up comedian and one of a kind actor. His legacy will live on.”
Dane Cook
“Bob Newhart passed away today. His album, 'The Button-Down Mind of Bob Newhart,' had a huge impact on my career,” the comedian recalled Thursday via X. “He was one of the greatest comedians of all time and did such a great job. Always funny, always heartfelt. Always reminds me why I got into stand-up in the first place. The legendary Bob Newhart, you will always be funny.”
