Damn… Garry Shandling. Wonderful, brilliant comedian.
— Lance Carter (@DailyActor) March 24, 2016
Sad news out of the comedy world today:
#BREAKING Garry Shandling Dead at 66 https://t.co/4nVOD8RLuV
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 24, 2016
TMZ initially reported the news but other entertainment outlets are now reporting it as well:
BREAKING: Garry Shandling Dies at 66 (Report) https://t.co/mc8hpzri8l pic.twitter.com/HBZdcA1CCx
— Variety (@Variety) March 24, 2016
Report: Comedian Garry Shandling dies at 66 https://t.co/0MF0TbsgZr pic.twitter.com/HHByWECyQu
— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 24, 2016
Standup legend @GarryShandling dead at 66, more: https://t.co/lud9aDQdYJ pic.twitter.com/H95T3Hbp4t
— NY Daily News Gossip (@NYDNgossip) March 24, 2016
#BREAKING: @ENews can confirm Garry Shandling Has Died At 66. https://t.co/RJ37KPnZ2V
— Baker Machado (@BakerMachado) March 24, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.
Oh no! RIP Gary! https://t.co/nn9cOFN2fs
— RBe (@RBPundit) March 24, 2016
Wow. RIP Gary Shandling. That's terrible.
— Caleb Howe (@CalebHowe) March 24, 2016
@Variety This is so sad. The man was a legend. The Larry Sanders Show was groundbreaking.
— John Chaytor (@JohnChaytor) March 24, 2016
@Variety SHIT that's really depressing. That guy was so ahead of his time. RIP @GarryShandling
— VanillaThunder (@JohnboySexy) March 24, 2016
“@TMZ: #BREAKING Garry Shandling Dead at 66 https://t.co/CP7A8xre7D” One of my favorite comedians ever. This one hurts.
— Tim Surette (@TimAtTVDotCom) March 24, 2016
Saddened by the news. Rest in peace Garry Shandling.
— Sweetshade Lane (@SweetshadeLane) March 24, 2016
He was the heir apparent to take over Johnny Carson before Leno. I liked his wry witty humor. @tmz @davidlaz
— Chuck Ayers (@Bloviatorium) March 24, 2016
Man, Garry Shandling. Just one of the best ever. If you haven't watched every episode of Larry Sanders or his Tonight Show stuff, fix that.
— Rory Cooper (@rorycooper) March 24, 2016
So saddened by the death of Garry Shandling. Brilliantly funny guy. And a sweetheart, too. Did his show twice. RIP.
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling was absolutely one of the greats: pic.twitter.com/26UuMD05xF
— Dr Hugo Hackenbush (@MangyLover) March 24, 2016
@TMZ So sorry to hear. I enjoyed his humour. Condolences to family and friends.
— VioletPk (@ibolyaP) March 24, 2016
@TMZ @RichardGrenell How shocking. Loved his humor. Thoughts and Prayers for his family
— Greg Hartman (@ghartman02) March 24, 2016
There are no words. Thanks for the laughs. RIP #GarryShandling
— Judy Gold (@JewdyGold) March 24, 2016
I'm both shocked & saddened at the passing of Garry Shandling. He'll forever remain a comedic legend. #RIP
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) March 24, 2016
RIP the great Garry Shandling. Surely, one of the most influential comedians of a generation.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) March 24, 2016
Terrible loss for comedy.
RIP to Garry Shandling.A truly hilarious, groundbreaking talent.
— truTV (@truTV) March 24, 2016
This Garry Shandling news is devastating.
— Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) March 24, 2016
Can't believe that I just heard Garry Shandling died. I'm shattered.
— Rich Eisen (@richeisen) March 24, 2016
R.I.P. Garry Shandling. I am so saddened to hear this. Brilliantly funny and such a great guy. He will be so missed.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) March 24, 2016
Dammit. He was the best. So sad. RIP Garry Shandling
— marc maron (@marcmaron) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling was as kind and generous as he was funny and that is saying a lot.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) March 24, 2016
NO! 🙁 I loved him. https://t.co/jAqDWumCk5
— Dina Fraioli (@DinaFraioli) March 24, 2016
RIP Gary Shandling. pic.twitter.com/SG7ncMOAaa
— neontaster (@neontaster) March 24, 2016
RIP.
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.