2013 started out fantastic...Now it's a heartbreak. #SadDay
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Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) February 03, 2013Actor Dean Cain took to Twitter to express his grief at the loss of his friend, American hero Chris Kyle. As Twitchy sadly reported, Chris Kyle was shot and killed at a charity even in Texas last night.
Cain was teamed up with Chris Kyle on the NBC television show “Stars Earn Stripes.”
I'm so shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Chris Kyle. Enjoyed him and @RealDeanCain on SES.—
Chelsi (@Chelsindy) February 03, 2013
Sad to hear of the tragic passing of former Navy Seal Chris Kyle today. I enjoyed his work with @realdeancain on Stars Earn Stripes. RIP.—
Michael A (@TheNewAgeIcon) February 03, 2013
“Stars Earn Stripes” host Samantha Harris tweets a memory.
Remembering the good times w Chris Kyle on #SES w @gradylpowell & @RealDeanCain. #RIPChrisKyle #RIP. Prayers for his … say.ly/uLB55Vm—
Samantha Harris (@SamanthaHarris) February 03, 2013
Dean Cain was playing for Wounded Warriors Project.
Serving his fellow soldiers til the end. #RIP RT @RealDeanCain The real Superman. Chris Kyle. http://t.co/j3voXBRw—
Missy (@MojoMissy) February 03, 2013
It appears as if that was not actually a retweet of a Dean Cain tweet. (Correction: yes it was.) However, Dean Cain then did retweet the sentiment himself.
Nick Lachey also mourns the loss of Chris Kyle.
devastated to hear of the murder of chris kyle. i was honored to have spent time with him…..a TRUE American hero. senseless. #RIPCHRIS—
Nick Lachey (@NickSLachey) February 03, 2013
Dean Cain continued to retweet prayers and praise for hero Chris Kyle, including prayers from Sarah Palin. Todd Palin also appeared on “Stars Earn Stripes.”
Twitter users express their condolences to Dean Cain on the loss of his friend.
@RealDeanCain I'm sorry for your loss. I never met him, but read his book, and I know you were good friends. Don't know what else to say.—
Kelly Matthews (@Kismatt) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain So sorry for the loss of your friend and other half of "Team 'merica". Such a tragedy. God bless all who knew him.—
georganne mudd (@georgannemudd) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain I am so sorry to hear about your buddy
So sad, no words to describe it senseless really
Rachael (@darajosami) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain Just Heard of this unthinkable tragedy, your lucky to have spent some time with what you call a true AMERICAN HERO! #RipChris—
Greg Zuerlein (@Stl_Legatron) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain I saw on Tv how much u admired him, he was a great man and an honor to work with him. His legacy will live on.—
Stephen tapia (@S_Tapia81) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain So sorry to hear of the loss of your friend and teammate Chris Kyle. My best to you. #TeamMerica—
Char Wheatley (@rockstarchar) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain Sorry for the loss of your friend Chris Kyle my thoughts and Prayers going out for you and his family.—
denise ingram (@deniseingram15) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain I just heard the news! I'm SO sorry for your loss…Chris was an amazing guy and real American hero. #SadDay—
Erin (@JournalistErin) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain So sorry, Dean. My heart goes out to you and all of Mr. Kyle's family and friends.—
Mariel (@A_Florida_Girl) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain I can't imagine how you're feeling right now. He will be missed. A true hero. #RIPChrisKyle—
Amy Standifer (@Galacticjedi23) February 03, 2013
@RealDeanCain I feel your pain Sir I was stationed with Chris in Memphis.—
Chedric Jordan (@Chedricjordan) February 03, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, too, sir. And they continue to be with all who loved Chris Kyle.
Rest in peace, the real Superman.
Update:
@RobertLawson64 Well said, sir.—
Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) February 04, 2013