Jesse Grant/WireImage(NEW YORK) — Beloved TV icon Mary Tyler Moore is being remembered by friends, co-stars and admirers today as news comes that she’s passed away at the age of 80. Here are some reactions:
Timothy Hutton, who played Mary Tyler Moore’s character’s son in Ordinary People, said in a statement to ABC News, “”I am deeply saddened by the news of Mary’s passing. She was a truly amazing person, a great friend, and an inspiration to all. I will always be grateful for her kindness and thankful beyond words for knowing her. She will be missed greatly.”
Donald Sutherland, who played Moore’s husband in Ordinary People, told ABC News in a statement, “Mary was and is and now always will be, perfect. She was the perfect actor to work with, the performance she gave was perfect, painfully perfect, and the friendship she offered was perfect. I am in her thrall.”
Les Moonves, Chairman and CEO of CBS, the network that aired The Mary Tyler Moore show, said in a statement, “Mary Tyler Moore was a once-in-a-generation talent. She will be long remembered as a gifted actress, television pioneer and a role model to so many. CBS has lost one of the very best to ever grace our airwaves and our industry has lost a true legend and friend.”
Ed Asner (played Lou Grant, Mary’s boss on The Mary Tyler Moore Show): “#marytylermoore my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that I love you and believe in your strength.”
Ellen DeGeneres: Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family.
Michael Keaton (starred on 1979’s The Mary Tyler Moore Hour): Mary(MTM) was a gem. She was iconic, my boss, cast mate and a friend and I will miss her
Bernadette Peters: Mary Tyler Moore is gone. Very Sad Day. RIP My Dear Mary
Dan Rather: 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
Connie Britton: Oh Mary Tyler Moore. You were true inspiration, and power when I didn’t know what that was. Thank you.
Ben Stiller: I loved Mary Tyler Moore on so many levels it was confusing. Such a huge part of our culture and consciousness. Sending love to her family.
ABC’s Robin Roberts: She could turn the whole world on with her smile…admired #MaryTylerMoore very much. Thinking of her family & loved ones.
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minnesota, where a statue of Mary Tyler Moore as Mary Richards stands): Mary Tyler Moore will always be immortalized in Minnesota. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones today.
Andy Cohen: RIP beautiful, upbeat, shining, glorious, wonderful, iconic Mary Tyler Moore.
Harry Connick Jr.: i never met mary tyler moore, but i loved her from afar – for her talent and, most importantly, for the trails she blazed for women.
Elizabeth Perkins: RIP Ms. Moore. Thank u for showing a young me it was ok to be strong, single, feisty, rebellious & free. You were my beacon
George Takei: She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways.
Pat Sajak: Hard to think of Mary Tyler Moore in the past tense. Happily, Mary Richards will always be with us.
Wilmer Valderrama: #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
Denis Leary: “You can’t be brave if you’ve only had wonderful things happen to you.” #MaryTylerMoore
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