Mary Tyler Moore died Wednesday at age 80. Here's how friends and fans are reacting.
Ed Asner, who co-starred on The Mary Tyler Moore Show: “#MaryTylerMoore my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that I love you and believe in your strength.”
Robert Redford, who directed Moore in the 1980 movie Ordinary People: "Mary's energy, spirit and talent created a new bright spot in the television landscape and she will be very much missed. The courage she displayed in taking on a role darker than anything she had ever done was brave and enormously powerful."
The Dick Van Dyke Show creator Carl Reiner tells Variety: “She was grace personified. She could never take a wrong step. The fact that she started out as a dancer was indicative of everything she did after that. Her grace was unmistakable. I saw it the first time she walked into my office.”
Betty White, who co-starred on The Mary Tyler Moore Show, has reportedly refused to do any interviews at this time, as a rep says she's "too upset" over her friend's death.
Rose Marie, who co-starred with Moore on The Dick Van Dyke Show: "She was wonderful. She came to us as a complete novice, but she learned so quickly and she became one of the best... I will miss her greatly."
Ellen DeGeneres: "Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family."
Josh Gad: “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.”
Michelle Rodriguez: “R.I.P. To another Legend.”
Elizabeth Perkins: “RIP Ms. Moore. Thank u for showing a young me it was ok to be strong, single, feisty, rebellious & free. You were my beacon #MaryTylerMoore.”
Carson Daly: “Sad loss. True trailblazer. Rip #MaryTylerMoore.”
Andy Cohen: “RIP beautiful, upbeat, shining, glorious, wonderful, iconic Mary Tyler Moore.”
Larry King: “#MaryTylerMoore was a dear friend and a truly great person. A fighter. Rest in peace, MTM.”
Wilmer Valderrama: “#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.”
Michael Keaton: “Mary(MTM) was a gem. She was iconic, my boss, cast mate and a friend and I will miss her.”
George Takei: "She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways."