Mark Hamill
\"Star Wars\" actor Mark Hamill said, \"A great man...a great actor... a great life. Thank you Mr. Asner. #RIP.\"
George Takei
\"Ed Asner, who won seven Emmy awards including five for the unforgettable role of Lou Grant, has passed away,\" actor George Takei said. \"He was a giant on the screen, and a philanthropist, too. A man of true heart and talent. He will be missed.\"
Wanda Sykes
Comedian Wanda Sykes said, \"I had the honor to witness Ed’s generosity and compassion first hand. He was one of a kind and will be sorely missed. RIP Ed Asner.\"
Michael Moore
\"Making my 1st film, Roger & Me, I was broke so I wrote to some famous people to ask for help. Only one responded: Ed Asner. 'I don't know you, kid, but here's 500 bucks' said the note attached to the check. 'Sounds like it'll be a great film. I was an autoworker once.' R.I.P. Ed,\" filmmaker Michael Moore said, sharing a memory of the actor.
Danny DeVito
John Carpenter
Legendary horror director John Carpenter said, \"Ed Asner was a talented actor and a very nice man. He always had a twinkle in his eye. Rest In Peace, Ed.\"
The Muppets
Jennifer Tilly
Actress Jennifer Tilly said, \"Farewell #EdAsner, a wonderful man. He played my dad in the 1994 movie 'Heads.' He was so robust and smart and kind and funny. We all loved to hang out with him. Some people you think will just hang on forever, and he was one of them. RIP.\"
Ben Stiller
\"Sending love to The great Ed Asner’s family,\" actor Ben Stiller said. \"An icon because he was such a beautiful, funny and totally honest actor. No one like him.\"
Rob Schneider
\"Ed Asner was a giant in our industry. A great Union man, President of our Actors Guild, a human rights activist. Ed could slide effortlessly between comedy and drama. My Dad’s favorite actor. It was honor to know and work with him. Love you, Ed,\" comedian Rob Schneider said.
Sean Astin
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