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Oprah Winfrey, who has called Moore an inspiration, added on Twitter, \"Even now looking at this picture I want to cry. I still can't believe Mary Tyler Moore touched my face. Will love her 4 ever.\" Moore famously surprised Winfrey on her talk show.
Even now looking at this picture I want to cry. I still can't believe Mary Tyler Moore touched my face. Will love her 4 ever. pic.twitter.com/6u4ELq27vN
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) January 25, 2017
Ed Asner, a co-star on \"The Mary Tyler Moore Show,\" wrote on Twitter, \"A great lady I loved and owe so much to has left us. I will miss her. I will never be able to repay her for the blessings that she gave me.\"
A great lady I loved and owe so much to has left us. I will miss her. I will never be able to repay her for the blessings that she gave me.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) January 25, 2017
Gavin MacLeod, who played Murray Slaughter on \"The Mary Tyler Moore Show,\" said in a statement:
\"A line from our theme song was 'Love is all around,' and that's what it was for five days a week for seven years straight on the Mary Tyler Moore set. It was all because of Mary! She was professional; she was extremely creative, with a terrific sense of humor, and a gifted actress. It goes without saying what a wonderful loving and caring person she was to everyone who worked on the show. Mary was America's sweetheart, and she was mine also. I was the luckiest guy in the world just sitting next to her ... Today, 'sadness is all around' for all of us, and I will miss Mary ... deeply.\"
Cloris Leachman, who played Richards' landlady on \"The Mary Tyler Moore Show,\" also released as statement expressing her regrets:
\"My heart goes out to her husband, Robert — he was never more than a touch away from her. The picture that we all have of her, that's how she was — sweet, kind, so tender, so delicate. She was America's sweetheart. Valerie and I always had to rehearse and rehearse, to work things through, but Mary was always ready to go, thoroughly prepared. The last time I saw her was our 'Hot in Cleveland' reunion. I had a feeling I wouldn't see her again. If I could see her one last time, I'd hold her in my arms and say, 'We love you.'\"
Her \"Flirting With Disaster\" co-star Ben Stiller wrote, \"I loved Mary Tyler Moore on so many levels it was confusing. Such a huge part of our culture and consciousness. Sending love to her family.\"
I loved Mary Tyler Moore on so many levels it was confusing. Such a huge part of our culture and consciousness. Sending love to her family.
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) January 25, 2017
Timothy Hutton, who played Moore's character's son in \"Ordinary People,\" said in a statement to ABC News, \"I am deeply saddened by the news of Mary's passing. She was a truly amazing person, a great friend and an inspiration to all. I will always be grateful for her kindness and thankful beyond words for knowing her. She will be missed greatly.\"
Donald Sutherland, who also starred with Moore in \"Ordinary People,\" told ABC News in a statement, \"Mary was and is and now always will be perfect. She was the perfect actor to work with, the performance she gave was perfect, painfully perfect, and the friendship she offered was perfect. I am in her thrall.\"
Michael Keaton, her \"Mary\" co-star, said in a statement, \"Mary Tyler Moore could light up a room! She is an icon and a friend. She was my castmate and my boss. She was incredibly funny and completely generous. As an actor and comedian, she allowed me and everyone to perform — letting us just do our thing without any competitiveness. She was not only a pioneer in TV, comedy and business, but she was a role model for women in general. She built an empire with MTM Enterprises, and she paved the way for our new talents like Amy, Tina and others. She is truly going to be missed.\"
Here is what others in the Hollywood community are saying about the legend.
So sad my hero #MaryTylerMoore has passed! She meant so much to me! Iconic,brilliant,full of grace! Love you forever?? pic.twitter.com/oBG1OwgXwM
— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) January 25, 2017
Thanks for the first real image of a woman being independent, funny & vulnerable. Thank you for changing the face of TV, #MaryTylerMoore! pic.twitter.com/3rZbPczSnF
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 25, 2017
TV Icon and groundbreaker #MaryTylerMoore has passed. She broke through our TV screens and showed that a powerful woman can be funny. RIP. pic.twitter.com/eUY6SkP6Tr
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 25, 2017
That shift in the Earth you just felt? That crater that is left behind? That is the legacy of the incomparable #marytylermoore RIP 2 an icon
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore it was my honor to have met you.. & working with you when you graced us on That '70s Show a memory I will carry forever #RIP
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore brought the Women's Movement into our living rooms. She exemplified the independent spirit in all of us. She'll be so missed
— Aimee Carrero Rock (@aimeecarrero) January 25, 2017
Thoughts & prayers to Mary Tyler Moore's loved ones ?? https://t.co/CGqV2ZmsFQ
— GeenaDavisInstitute (@GDIGM) January 25, 2017
I could not do what I do without her. https://t.co/VkP2Cg9jNV
— Rachel Bloom (@Racheldoesstuff) January 25, 2017
So sad to learn of the passing of Mary Tyler Moore. ????
— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) January 25, 2017
Hard to think of Mary Tyler Moore in the past tense. Happily, Mary Richards will always be with us.
— Pat Sajak (@patsajak) January 25, 2017
\"Who can turn the world on with her smile...\" #MaryTylerMoore may she rest.
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) January 25, 2017
She was great!!! RIP wonderful, pioneering MaryTyler Moore pic.twitter.com/alEni2mHUE
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) January 25, 2017
Oh Mary Tyler Moore. You were true inspiration, and power when I didn't know what that was. Thank you. #RIPMaryTylerMoore
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) January 25, 2017
I had the pleasure of working with Mary Tyler Moore and seeing her grace, humour, and brilliance up close. I did not take it for granted. ?
— Jewel Staite (@JewelStaite) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore is gone. Very Sad Day. RIP My Dear Mary ??
— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) January 25, 2017
RIP #MaryTylerMoore - TV & film star, tireless defender of animals, and scourge of diabetes. Truly she turned the world on with her smile... https://t.co/dDzB2YGoOe
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) January 25, 2017
She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 25, 2017