Jerry Lewis, one of the great film clowns, passed away on the 20th. Many of his friends, co-stars and admirers in Hollywood commented on his passing.
I’m heartbroken at the loss of our life-long friend (Uncle) Jerry Lewis. I’ve loved him all my life and will miss him greatly.
Deana Martin pic.twitter.com/ECsrZ4haLd
— Deana Martin (@DeanaMartin_) 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
Jerry Lewis loomed large in my family. Many movies with my mom & he made home movies with Janet and Tony. He made me and many laugh. #rip pic.twitter.com/4LbEbc9FCT
— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) August 20, 2017
(Editor’s note: Jerry Lewis co-starred with Janet Leigh in Three on a Couch among other places)
Jerry Lewis was an angel to me. Loved him & will never forget what he did for me during one of the worst times in my life. RIP, Love Roe pic.twitter.com/0OoQV4yaae
— Rose Marie-Official (@RoseMarie4Real) August 20, 2017
The French were right about him all along. RIP Jerry Lewis pic.twitter.com/jNLRPQeS4G
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) 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
(Editor’s note: George Takei appeared with Jerry Lewis in The Big Mouth)
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
Just a monumental talent. Dean Martin told me that after the long hiatus in the friendship, the first words Jerry said were, “you’re late!” pic.twitter.com/mFuTjHtq6E
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) August 20, 2017
Jerry Lewis passed today,millions around the world loved him,millions of kids he helped w/his telethons. R.I.P. &condolences 2 his family
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) August 20, 2017
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
Condolences to the family of Jerry Lewis. The world is a lot less funnier today. ☹️
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 20, 2017
We lost one of the great ones today…possibly the greatest. Jerry Lewis was one of my comedy heroes & was a gigan… https://t.co/Baob4Gn29E pic.twitter.com/dmkjsDlPHi
— Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) August 20, 2017
Once asked SNL legend Herb Sargent what’s the funniest thing you ever saw? He instantly said, “Martin and Lewis, 1940’s, in a club.”
— Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) 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
I mourn the passing of my friend Jerry Lewis. He was the Friars Club’s Abbott and I its Dean. He could always make me laugh. pic.twitter.com/aZ1ZmMM2Y5
— Larry King (@kingsthings) August 20, 2017
Goodbye Jerry
You invented the whole thing
Thank you doesn’t even get close
Love
— Jeffrey Tambor (@jeffreytambor) 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
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
Dear Jerry💙
Dad will be as happy to see you as I’m sad to see you go.
Give him one of your bear hugs for me. I’ll always love you. pic.twitter.com/iImROGLKnl
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) 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
(Editor’s note: Sandra Bernhard performed with Jerry in the classic The King of Comedy)
One the greatest physical comedians of all time! Thank you your brilliant inspiration. RIP Jerry. #JerryLewis #comedian #comedy #legend pic.twitter.com/flgU5hrgmW
— Chris Kattan (@ChrisKattan) August 20, 2017
From 3 on I cherish how this genius brought comfort to me with laughter and then support and friendship. Rip Jerry pic.twitter.com/Jfu2cXZEju
— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) August 20, 2017
Hollywood pays tribute to comedic icon #JerryLewis: “One of the greatest of all time” https://t.co/fbL6LsiQXh pic.twitter.com/miqOaNVMdb
— Variety (@Variety) August 21, 2017
#JerryLewis the true king of comedy, the champion of children’s causes-RIP my friend. You’ll forever be in my heart. Love you #TrueLegend 💔 pic.twitter.com/DmLwvFX0Y0
— Criss Angel (@CrissAngel) August 20, 2017
This week on the WORLD OVER we will tribute the legendary #JerryLewis. Don’t miss it. pic.twitter.com/4zpsbYPMJq
— Raymond Arroyo (@RaymondArroyo) August 22, 2017
#JerryLewis‘ work w/#MDA helped untold millions of kids-like Christopher Rush! Have U seen his inspirational story? https://t.co/0uLwJ1IupO pic.twitter.com/SVQjty5Qer
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) August 21, 2017