Here’s How People on Twitter Are Celebrating Debbie Reynolds’ Life and Mourning Her Death
‘As Intrinsic to American Culture as Huck Finn and Apple Pie’
Late Wednesday night beloved actress, singer, dancer, and humanitarian Debbie Reynolds died after reportedly suffering a stroke. Her death came just one day after the passing of her daughter, actress and screenwriter Carrie Fisher. Reynolds was 84.
Reynolds has been called the last of Hollywood royalty. She played larger than life roles in Singin’ in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, and later, in In & Out and on TV’s Will & Grace, cementing her stardom with another generation.
Here’s how stars and others are celebrating her life and mourning her death on Twitter:
WATCH: The only time Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher sang live together in public. Amazing. pic.twitter.com/bpDyMcpycz
— Yashar (@yashar) December 29, 2016
“Singin’ in the Rain†is as intrinsic to American culture as Huck Finn and apple pie. RIP Debbie Reynolds. https://t.co/ZChrDq2Fn3
— Frank Rich (@frankrichny) December 29, 2016
Cartoon of the day! #DebbieReynolds and #CarrieFisher together forever! pic.twitter.com/LoMy6fxBTR
— ☃ï¸Bistua Nuova☃ (@BistuaNuova) December 29, 2016
Singing in The Rain is one of my absolute favorite movies. This scene always cheered me up no matter what I was feeling. #DebbieReynolds pic.twitter.com/JIFvpByfGW
— Travon Free (@Travon) December 29, 2016
RIP Debbie Reynolds. So sad. Here are some lovely photos of her and daughter Carrie Fisher over the years. pic.twitter.com/90SIMr89XY
— Marlow Stern (@MarlowNYC) December 29, 2016
Deepest condolences to the family of Debbie Reynolds. I was just notified of her passing. Such a talented charming lady & a good mother -B pic.twitter.com/83hIROaXSc
— Barbara Eden (@Barbara_Eden) December 29, 2016
Debbie Reynolds: Thank you for sharing your incredible gift with the world. What an iconic talent. pic.twitter.com/tcRHjB0cIF
— Raymond Braun (@raymondbraun) December 29, 2016
So heartsick. Debbie went to be with Carrie. It’s such a devastating 1,2 punch. She was my “mom” for years & I loved her dearly.A legend.
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) December 29, 2016
Carrie, watching her mother from the wings. pic.twitter.com/QWE2YnQLJD
— Martha Plimpton (@MarthaPlimpton) December 29, 2016
Sweetest Picture ever of Carrie Fisher watching her mother Debbie Reynolds on stage! Hug Your mother today! Then Hug your daughter! ðŸ™ðŸ»ðŸ’˜ pic.twitter.com/5ZLCYcStLY
— Madonna (@Madonna) December 29, 2016
#DebbieReynolds with the #ShermanBrothers in 1965, backstage having presented them with the @TheAcademy Award for @MaryPoppins #ripDebbie pic.twitter.com/ao0moETV4b
— Robert Sherman (@RobbieSherman) December 29, 2016
First @carrieffisher now a music theater queen of film @DebbieReynolds1 we miss you. Love to the family
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) December 29, 2016
This is too much.. 💔 #DebbieReynolds pic.twitter.com/Fyoi2kdJki
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) December 29, 2016
Debbie Reynolds cheerfully bearded for every gay in Hollywood then lived as a fierce and unapologetic LGBT ally for decades. True queen. pic.twitter.com/tjq3kpdhRs
— MAX IM A KOOPA (@meakoopa) December 29, 2016
RIP Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. Your legacy will live on forever. ⤠pic.twitter.com/pzWuyolgxI
— Markell Bailey (@tenorbuds) December 29, 2016
#debbiereynolds and musical comedy.
…RIP legend. go be with your girl. pic.twitter.com/Pjc04ns74t
— Wesley Taylor (@WesTayTay) December 29, 2016
My favorite Debbie Reynolds recording. She was one of the last of the true H’wood talents: actress, singer, dancer: https://t.co/67zWUUHDhv
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) December 29, 2016
I can’t imagine what Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’ family are going through this week. I send all of my love.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 29, 2016
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