— “I was blessed to work with this remarkable woman for 45 almost 50 years. That makes for a very rare bond and unique relationship. She was generous to a fault, never caring who got the laugh from the audience. I Will always love her.” —Rip Taylor, who worked with Reynolds for decades in her Las Vegas stage show.
— “Truly heartbroken to hear @DebbieReynolds1 has died. She was a wonderfully warm friend and colleague. Praying for Todd & Billie. #RIPDebbie” — Joan Collins on Twitter.
— “How shocked we were to learn that Debbie Reynolds passed away just a day after her daughter Carrie. I loved & worked both of these icons.” — Carl Reiner on Twitter.
— “I can’t imagine what Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’ family are going through this week. I send all of my love.” — Ellen DeGeneres on Twitter.
— “Debbie Reynolds was one of the last of Hollywood Royalty. It breaks my heart that she is gone. I'd hoped that my grieving was done for 2016.” — William Shatner on Twitter.
— “Debbie Reynolds cd sing, dance & gave dazzling performances. RIP doesn’t sound right for her or Carrie-I hope they’re somewhere having fun” — Mia Farrow, on Twitter.
