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.