Celebrities from around the world accessed Twitter on Tuesday to pay tribute to Hollywood icon George Segal after news of his death at the age of 87.
The actor’s wife, Sonia, confirmed his death in a statement shared with Fox News on Tuesday.
“The family is devastated to announce that George Segal passed away this morning due to complications from bypass surgery,” the statement said.
Segal appeared regularly on ABC’s “The Goldbergs” and was nominated for an Oscar in 1967 for his supporting role in “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” As a result, he developed many friendships and a positive reputation within the show business, which led many who knew him to speak on social media to honor the late TV and film star.
Celebrities also go to Twitter to honor actor George Segal.
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“I’m sorry about George Segal’s passing. We had a lot of fun doing Owl and the Pussycat. May he rest in peace …” Barbra Streisand added.
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“George Segal was a wonderful actor and a lovely, charming and funny man. Thank you for everything you left us, sir. #RIPGeorgeSegal”, wrote “Seinfeld” star Jason Alexander.
“Aww man, not George. I grew up watching him, totally old school charm, effortless comedic time. Making scenes with him was one of the highlights of my life, but getting to know him a little and making the legend laugh was even cooler. I will miss you, sir. RIP George Segal, ” wrote comedian Brian Posehn.
“So saddened by the loss of George Segal. I grew up loving your films, from ‘Where’s Daddy?’ for ‘Bye Bye Braverman’ by Sidney Lumet, for ‘The Hot Rock’. I was able to work with him several times. That was at lunch last year. My deepest condolences to your family and friends, ” comedian Bob Saget added.
“I’m so lucky to meet and meet George. Favorite actor from the seventies. So charming, so humble. RIP,” wrote actor Fred Stoller.
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“So beyond the sadness and heartbreak for saying goodbye to my late father from the cinema, the late and great #GeorgeSegal – I was so impressed on the set. To my surprise, he didn’t just let me ask him about all of his incredible experiences , but gave me stories I could never have imagined. RIP, ” added Josh Gad.
“Aw! Rip #GeorgeSegal. I used to play poker with him at Norby Walters’s weekly game. Just a great vibrant man with a wonderfully dry sense of humor,” Jennifer Tilly wrote.
“My friend, who had an amazing and wonderful life. And who was thankfully not an excellent poker player. RIP #georgesegal, godspeed,” Willie Garson wrote.
“I’m sorry to hear of the passing of the wonderful George Segal! We did The Zany Adventures of Robin Hood together and I was invited to Just Shoot Me. Unique and always a joy! #RIPGeorge #RIPGeorgeSegal,” added Morgan Fairchild.
“It is very sad to hear the death of #georgesegal. I loved working with him at #CarolineintheCity and recently directed him at @TheGoldbergsABC. He was a class talent and a gift to all of us, friend #rip,” wrote Lea Thompson.
“Shocked and saddened to learn of the death of #GeorgeSegal!
From being on the set of #JustShootMe to directing him on #Goldbergs, he was a real gem and a great man. He will be missed! ” Melissa Joan Hart wrote.
“My favorite George Segal film is” The Hot Rock “. What a career. What a good man, what an iconic and fun 70’s movie star. #RIP,” Ben Stiller wrote.
“George Segal is gone now. A career that continued for more than 50 years because he loved it and was great at it. RIP,” Michael McKean wrote.
“George Segal in Where’s Poppa was one of the biggest laughs I’ve ever had in a movie. He was a great actor. Many of those types of posts lately. RIP George!” Ed Asner added.
The actor’s final episode of “The Goldbergs” airs on April 7. A tribute to the air is also expected. On the sitcom, he played Albert “Pops” Solomon, the grandfather of three children in the 1980s.
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In a statement provided to Fox News, ABC also paid tribute to the actor.
‘The Goldbergs’ actor George Segal died at the age of 87.
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“For eight years, George Segal made us laugh like Pops in ‘The Goldbergs’, but his legacy in the entertainment world spans decades. His talent left an indelible mark and we are grateful for the laughter and joy he gave us all, “said the network.” Our thoughts and condolences are with his wife, Sonia, and his family during this difficult time. “
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A team from “The Goldbergs” also provided a statement to Fox News.
“On behalf of everyone at Goldberg, we are devastated by the loss of our dear friend George. He was kind, sweet, as well as talented and funny. George was the true epitome of the class and he touched all of our lives deeply,” they said. “It was an honor and a privilege to have you as a colleague and friend all these years. It is no surprise to any of us who know him so well that he is a true national treasure. You will be missed by everyone. POPS, we will miss your banjo performance and your contagious laugh. Rest in peace. “
Fox News’ Nate Day contributed to this report.