Flaherty died Monday at the age of 82.
Martin Short, Flahertys co-star onSCTV,remembered Flaherty as the funniest man in the room.
In SCTV we called him the anchor.
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In life, he was simply the funniest man in the room.
I just adored him.
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Oh man.
Worshipped Joe growing up, Sandler wrote next to photo of Flaherty.
Always had me and my brother laughing.
Count Floyd, Guy Caballero.
Any move he made.
He crushed as border guard in Stripes.
Couldnt be more fun to have him heckle me on the golf course.
The nicest guy you could know.
Genius of a comedian.
And a true sweetheart.
Much love to his kids and thanks to Joe for all the greatness he gave us all.
Freaks and Geekscreator Paul Feig alsoremembered Flaherty on X, writing, So sad to hear about dear Joe.
He was my TV dad and a true comedy hero.
Always happy to tell any story about your favoriteSCTVsketch, he was just the greatest guy.
I will truly miss him and always be grateful to have known him.
Rest in comedy, Joe.
His comedic delivery was perfect and his role alone made Happy Gilmore the classic it is today.
He will be missed.
One of the nicest people in the biz.
I first saw him on stage at Chicagos Second City.
He was an amazing talent- I wish I had the chance to meet him.
One of the nicest guys ever.
R.I.P.pic.twitter.com/iMX7ij4Rze
Ive spent the entire afternoon watching and reposting clips of Joe Flaherty.
Its strange to be made so sad while laughing so much.
Thanks for stopping by the planet Joe.
So sorry to hear about the loss of comedy legend Joe Flaherty today.
I was so lucky to get to work with him and spend time with him.
In fact he was our first…pic.twitter.com/sbU5fa5ZFx
RIP Joe Flaherty.
Lovely guy and good grief, he was funny.
He was my TV dad and a true comedy hero.
Always happy to tell any story about your favorite SCTV sketch, he was just the greatest guy.
I will truly miss him and always be grateful to have known him.
Rest in comedy, Joe.https://t.co/lWrh3T8zC6
Joe Flaherty played my dad in The Wrong Guy.
I was so thrilled to be able to work with him.
His performance was pitch perfect.
Gone too soon.https://t.co/7qFnjGAoM1
Poor Count Floyd never got to preview the awful movies he showed.
