CELEBRITIES REMEMBER THE “PIONEERING” MARY TYLER MOORE
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On Wednesday, Mary Tyler Moore passed away at 80 in Greenwich, Connecticut. Moore’s family said her death was caused by cardiopulmonary arrest after she had caught pneumonia.
Moore was revered for her hugely popular television shows, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Dick Van Dyke Show in the 1960s and 70s. Moore is recognized by many as the person who pioneered the “modern career woman” character on TV. Moore’s longtime representative Mara Buxbaum described her as, “A groundbreaking actress, producer, and passionate advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Mary will be remembered as a fearless visionary who turned the world on with her smile.”
Dick Van Dyke wrote a touching tribute letter to the late Moore, in which he said, “She left an imprint on television comedy.” Dyke wrote of The Mary Tyler Moore Show: “It was a milestone, that show. It kicked off an awful lot of enthusiasm in a lot of women. She got it moving!”
Celebrities including Dick Van Dyke, Miley Cyrus, Ben Stiller, Ellen DeGeneres, Michael Keaton, Cher and Oprah Winfrey have paid tribute to Moore on Twitter and Instagram. The WANNA has gathered the best celebrity reactions below.
Dick Van Dyke
There are no words.
— Dick Van Dyke (@iammrvandy) January 26, 2017
She was THE BEST!
We always said that we changed each other's lives for the better.
I... https://t.co/Xm8OBbQQ8j
Miley Cyrus
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.
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) January 25, 2017
Ellen DeGeneres
Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 25, 2017
Michael Keaton
Mary(MTM) was a gem. She was iconic, my boss, cast mate and a friend and I will miss her
— Michael Keaton (@MichaelKeaton) January 25, 2017
Cher
Am So 💔2Hear About Mary😔
— Cher (@cher) January 25, 2017
She Influenced All Women of my generation…DONT HAVE WORDS😥
SHE BROUGHT SO MUCH MORE THAN COMEDY 2 DVD & MTM
Oprah Winfrey
Even now looking at this picture I want to cry. I still can't believe Mary Tyler Moore touched my face. Will love her 4 ever. pic.twitter.com/6u4ELq27vN
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) January 25, 2017
Kelly Ripa
So sad to learn of the passing of Mary Tyler Moore. 🙏🏽
— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) January 25, 2017
Marlee Matlin
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
Paul Feig
No words to express what sad news the death of Mary Tyler Moore is. What an amazing pioneering woman in comedy and entertainment. RIP Mary.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) January 25, 2017
Rachel Bloom
I could not do what I do without her. https://t.co/VkP2Cg9jNV
— Rachel Bloom (@Racheldoesstuff) January 25, 2017
George Takei
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
Stephen Fry
Rehearsing on the #MaryTylerMoore stage today. A minute's silence as we remembered 1 of the true greats of TV comedy pic.twitter.com/UFHIkvWg3i
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 25, 2017
Patricia Arquette
Mary Tyler Moore Rest In Peace sweet lady. Thank you for the kindness on "Flirting with Disaster" and always making me laugh.
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) January 25, 2017
Ed Asner
#marytylermoore my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that I love you and believe in your strength.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) January 25, 2017
A great lady I loved and owe so much to has left us. I will miss her. I will never be able to repay her for the blessings that she gave me.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) January 25, 2017
Mindy Kaling
Lena Dunham
Viola Davis
Thanks for the first real image of a woman being independent, funny & vulnerable. Thank you for changing the face of TV, #MaryTylerMoore! pic.twitter.com/3rZbPczSnF
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 25, 2017
Katie Couric
So devastated to hear about Mary Tyler Moore. She really did turn the world on with her smile and yes Lou Grant, her spunk. pic.twitter.com/o1TWn4g0B8
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) January 25, 2017
Paula Abdul
Mary Tyler Moore was appointment TV for me & my mom. I grew up watching her- she was 1 of my favorites. My sympathies to her family. #icon pic.twitter.com/tkRv0pLVVn
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) January 25, 2017
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