Celebrated actor and director Harold Ramis has died following complications from an autoimmune disease. He was 69.
More from the Chicago Tribune:
Ramis leaves behind a formidable body of work, with writing credits on such enduring comedies as “National Lampoon’s Animal House” (which upon its 1978 release catapulted the film career of John Belushi, with whom Ramis acted at Second City), “Stripes” (1981) and “Ghostbusters” (in which Ramis also co-starred) plus such directing efforts as “Caddyshack” (1980), “National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983), “Groundhog Day” and “Analyze This.”
His death is not just a loss for the entertainment world, but also for the millions of fans he earned through decades of work.
huge loss….RIP Harold Ramishttp://t.co/wpmBBInx1B
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 24, 2014
i interviewed Ramis once and i have to say, just a lovely, lovely man. generous with his time & very sharp & kind. sad.
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) February 24, 2014
No. No, no, no, no, no. No. Why. No. http://t.co/96v3Pllxb0
— F. Bill McMorris (@FBillMcMorris) February 24, 2014
Awful. RIP Harold Ramis, comedy genius, director of one of the 10 greatest American movies.
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) February 24, 2014
WHAT?! Egon can't die. Aw man. This is really awful news. http://t.co/XRJBWSubBR
— Brian Faughnan (@BrianFaughnan) February 24, 2014
Harold Ramis was involved with some of my favorite all-time movies. RIP.
— Brad Cundiff (@bradcundiff) February 24, 2014
RIP Harold Ramis. 🙁 http://t.co/WKTFe86DGd
— Dina Fraioli (@DinaFraioli) February 24, 2014
Harold Ramis died. That breaks my heart. I've loved so much of his work. http://t.co/xNvhXMnHXe
— Tiffany Reisz (@tiffanyreisz) February 24, 2014
Dang. Comedy is hard; he made it seem effortless. Thanks, Harold Ramis.
— Christa Mrgan (@antichrista) February 24, 2014
Aw man, Egon. RIP Harold Ramis, I loved your work.
— Kirk Hamilton + GDC (@kirkhamilton) February 24, 2014
The world is a little less funny today. RIP Harold Ramis.
— Kevin Gunn (@kevindgunn) February 24, 2014
RIP Mr. Ramis. You and Bill gave us the gift of Groundhog Day, one of the most ingenious and endearing comedies ever made
— Aram Jabbari (@aramjabbari) February 24, 2014
RIP Harold Ramis, a great writer, director, and actor. This is very sad news. http://t.co/Oky44Fx2DD
— Matt Singer (@mattsinger) February 24, 2014
Harold Ramis: 1944-2014. Man, I loved his movies. pic.twitter.com/UK6fknID6L
— T. Becket Adams (@BecketAdams) February 24, 2014
I can't believe Harold Ramis passed away. Such a talented and smart artist. Groundhog Day was a true masterpiece. We will miss you.
— Masi Oka (@MasiOka) February 24, 2014
Forget Egon, you could make argument that Harold Ramis is the greatest comedy writer/director in modern history http://t.co/9yRQ1uiAcY
— Scott Isaacs (@ScottIsaacs) February 24, 2014
https://twitter.com/ChefGrantSoto/status/438002845644627968
Dammitt. This just made me very upset. RIP Harold Ramis you were an idol, and your work was some of my favorite ever. You will be missed
— Zak Bagans (@Zak_Bagans) February 24, 2014
Horrible, horrible news for the comedy world. R.I.P. Harold Ramis. Crushed. Absolutely crushed. http://t.co/jmWdA6Ar5y
— Larry Getlen (@larrygetlen) February 24, 2014
https://twitter.com/stephenfry/status/438008971287625728
Harold Ramis was a brilliant, shining example for every comedy writer hoping to achieve excellence the field. He will be sorely missed.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) February 24, 2014
Sad to hear my friend Harold Ramis
passed away. A brilliant, funny, actor and
director. A wonderful husband and dad.
Big loss to us all. bc— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) February 24, 2014
RIP Harold Ramis, who directed some pretty darned terrific comedies.
— Jen B (@LibertyImages) February 24, 2014
"I collect spores, mold and fungus." https://t.co/RSIT0HKYxI #RIPHaroldRamis
— Brian Faughnan (@BrianFaughnan) February 24, 2014
One of my favorite movie scenes: "No, we’re not homosexual, but we are willing to learn.” – Harold Ramis in “Stripes” http://t.co/1zef9hpmYc
— Cameron Gray (@Cameron_Gray) February 24, 2014
RIP Harold Ramis, you brilliant, hysterical man.
— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) February 24, 2014
R.I.P.
A genius. A legend. A man who made the world laugh. A man who made the world a better place. A life, fully lived. pic.twitter.com/9qSlzwijLq
— Stay Puft (@staypuft) February 24, 2014
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
