Jon Lovitz tweets tribute to Phil Hartman: ‘15 years ago today, I lost my friend and big brother'

Fifteen years ago on Tuesday, the world lost comedy great Phil Hartman at the height of his career. Comedian Jon Lovitz took to Twitter to remember his “big brother” and fellow “Saturday Night Live” alum. “Remembering and never forgetting,” he tweeted.

Last year, Lovitz called Hartman “my favorite actor to work with & the nicest guy ever!”

“@ILikeToParty7: @realjonlovitz How was it working with Phil Hartman?

The best! My favorite actor to work with & the nicest guy ever!

— Jon Lovitz (@realjonlovitz) July 29, 2012

Oh, man, it sure is dusty in here.

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@realjonlovitz You seem like a good man, and I am sorry for your loss. Hartman was a good one.

— MacKay Dickerson (@MacKayDickerson) May 29, 2013

@realjonlovitz Phil Hartman was a great comedian. Special guy who through comedy always me laugh.

— Detroit Soul (@zapataguevera) May 29, 2013

@realjonlovitz Oh man. I'm sorry, Jon. Hartman always makes me pause, watch, laugh, repeat. Not many can do that. He's the top, baby! ♥

— Deanna Russell (@MsDeannaRussell) May 29, 2013

@realjonlovitz Phil Hartman was one of the first people that made me really fall in love with comedy. He's a legend.

— Beelzebud (@Beelzebudz) May 29, 2013

@realjonlovitz legends never die. Phil Hartman lives forever.

— Vince (@Horror_Film_Fan) May 29, 2013