'So sad. The man was a legend.' Comedian Garry Shandling has reportedly passed away

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

— SNYDE (sorry, not sorry celebrity news) (@snydenydn) March 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/BakerMachado/status/713105160864555008

Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.

Oh no! RIP Gary! https://t.co/nn9cOFN2fs

— RBe (@RBPundit) March 24, 2016

https://twitter.com/CalebHowe/status/713100670740484096

@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

— Andy Dempsey (@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 (@timsurette) 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

— TheAverageChuck (@average_chuck) 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

https://twitter.com/patsajak/status/713105822398726144

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.

— magenta96 (@valleylily56) 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

https://twitter.com/paulscheer/status/713099483324612608

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

— NeoN: Automataster (@neontaster) March 24, 2016

RIP.

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.