Hollywood was rocked on Thursday when legendary comic Don Rickles passed away at the age of 90.
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Rickles was loved and respected as a member of Hollywood, and his fellow celebrities took to social media following the news to share their condolences and tributes.
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90 years with Don Rickles weren't enough. One of the sweetest and most lovely people I had the pleasure of knowing. We miss you already
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 6, 2017
In lieu of flowers, Don Rickles' family has requested that people drop their pants and fire a rocket. #RIPDonRickles
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) April 6, 2017
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RIP Don Rickles. One of the funniest people that ever lived, you dumb schmuck.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) April 6, 2017
RIP Don Rickles, 90.
One of the funniest men who ever lived. pic.twitter.com/8RvD1hGj2R— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 6, 2017
RIP Don Rickles. Legend.
— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) April 6, 2017
Don Rickles was simply the best. He created insult comedy &yet every 1 of his targets felt loved and honored. One of a kind.#RIPdonrickles
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 6, 2017
Don Rickles, you kept us laughing for so many years. We will miss you dearly. Thanks for the zingers. You were one of a kind.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) April 6, 2017
Don Rickles Dick Cavett 1972 https://t.co/REXcC6GtAF
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) April 6, 2017
The Merchant Of Venom, legendary comedian @DonRickles passed away at 90. I just interviewed him. The sweetest guy, great hubby & dad. pic.twitter.com/lsCsGdJxXu
— Al Roker (@alroker) April 6, 2017
Honoring @BobNewhart with the great Don @DonRickles Memorable night. pic.twitter.com/awHklTNlXN
— Fred Willard (@Fred_Willard) April 6, 2017
Don Rickles graced the world of comedy with his remarkable ability to make us all laugh and today we honor, thank, and miss him dearly #rip pic.twitter.com/swOGTPKupc
— Jake T. Austin (@JakeTAustin) April 6, 2017
He never was Politically Correct and he never apologized for it. R.I.P. Don Rickles @DonRickles
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) April 6, 2017
Don Rickles, such sharp hilarious wit in an era when an insult comic didn't need to be vulgar to be funny. You will be missed -B #donrickles pic.twitter.com/448JH7bGSP
— Barbara Eden (@Barbara_Eden) April 6, 2017
Hockey puck. We've lost @DonRickles I love him so. Smart, funny, a pro and most important deeply and honestly kind. Kind is what matters.
— Penn Jillette (@pennjillette) April 6, 2017
Top Dog and King of All Shit Talking Don Rickles!!! #DonRickles
— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) April 6, 2017
God bless Don Rickles. He was a sweet sweet man and one of the comedy greats. Watch the documentary on him. Devoted to his wife and friends.
— Val Kilmer (@valkilmer) April 6, 2017
A God died today. Don Rickles, we did not want to ever lose you. Never. Hanx.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) April 6, 2017
Rickles passed away on Thursday at his home, with his wife at his side, according to TMZ. Rickles’ rep later confirmed his passing, citing kidney failure as the cause of death.