He was the kindest and gentlest man, Jennifer Aniston wrote in a lengthy Instagram post.
When you were in his presence, you were the only one in the room.
He made everyone feel this.
Norman LearVivien Killilea/GI for SAG-AFTRA Foundation
Goodnight Norman, tweeted Jon Stewart.
Thanks for raising me.
The entire world of reason just lost its greatest advocate and our family lost a dear friend.
A giant walked in his shoes.
Both times he spoke, and his words were profound.
He talked about: creating art that challenges & taking risks.
Thank you, sir, for creating indelible stories that inspired me as a boy & as an adult.
We all benefit from your legacy.
Will be well and truly missed.
John Leguizamo called Lear a master of story telling and a healer through his shows!
He is what all of showbiz should be aspiring to.
He is the consummate creative producer we have long abandoned in the industry.
Abbott Elementarycreator Quinta Brunson wrote, My Goat.
Rest well, Norman Lear.
I know youre making them laugh up there.
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We sat together and talked about so many things.
I marveled at how sharp his mind still was even at a few months shy of 100 years old.
Normans career wasnt just influential, it was transformative, and his legacy will forever inspire generations to come.
I will miss you Norman, my dear friend.
There will be so many words on how Norman made the world better in the days to come.
Theyre all true and theyre all underselling it.
Ill miss writing him birthday tunes every year.
Im grateful for every text and conversation we had.
My heart is with his family and all the families he made.
He made the world a better place now hell make heaven a better place too.
(Pause) But not as fantastic as 102 is gonna be!
That, folks, is the way to live a life.
Thank you dear Norman for showing us how its done.
His funny, realistic and fearless approach to storytelling rang true in his sharp writing and rich characters.
He redefined the sitcom by introducing topics that had previously been avoided, including race, poverty and sexism.
And he did it all with wit and heart, making it relatable to millions of Americans.
He also remained a passionate advocate for equality and justice throughout his remarkable life.
We extend our deepest condolences to Normans beloved family.
His legacy will forever touch the medium we all love.
Writers Guild of America EastNorman Lears commitment to storytelling and social justice made him a pioneer in television.
His ability to use humor to combat racism and prejudices showed his sense of decency.
And his charitable work exemplified what it means to use your influence to make the world a better place.
We were lucky to call Norman Lear a peer.
We were lucky to see his genius up close.
We will miss him with all our hearts.
He wasnt afraid to take risks and was one of the most influential storytellers in television history.
His passion went far beyond the screen as a veteran, philanthropist and social activist.
Our hearts are with his wife, Lyn, his children and all those who knew and loved him.
Would have liked him anyway.
The words legend and icon get thrown around too much, but this guy was both.
RIP, Norman Learpic.twitter.com/pMpL3Ek8OK
God bless Norman Lear who gave America comedy and satire with warmth and hilarity.
Norman was a champion of democracy and a kind and generous soul.
May his memory be a blessing to all who had the privilege to know him.
What an amazing life that has given so much to us all.
He used laughter as a way to look at ourselves.
His enduring…
Condolences to the family of Norman Lear.
He contributed so much to American Television over the years.
RIP to the great Norman Lear Proud to call him a friend.
How rare to have a friend who was also your idol.
Norman, I’ll do all I can to live the life lessons you taught me.
@TheNormanLearpic.twitter.com/R7IxFKTkaa
How lucky are we?
How lucky are we to have crossed timelines with Norman Lear?
Rest now, Norman.
What an incredibly influential & brilliant man.
He was a champion for social justice.
I feel fortunate to have grown up in the time his shows became the standard for comedy on television.
Also he was so humble & generous.Respect.
Rest in peace.https://t.co/mTkatF5vXI
Rest in Peace Norman Lear.
He saw what was possible in that vacuous glowing box and, almost singularly, he made it so.
Television at its finest.
Thank you My deepest condolences to Normans family and loved ones.
RIP Norman Lear, progressive King.
His bravery, integrity and unmatched moral compass were equaled by his kindness, empathy, and wit.
The opposite was true.
As a young man, Technical Sergeant Lear flew 52 combat missions over Nazi Germany.
He continued to fight for freedom all the way to the end of his life on earth.
We were all very lucky to have him.
It has been thrilling and inspiring.
He pushed us and inspired us every day to make entertainment that mattered.
I will miss Normans wisdom, wit and friendship deeply.
I already miss his laugh and the twinkle in his eye and our shared love of Bloody Marys.
A Founding Father in our industry, Norman and the shows he created defined what great television could be.
Our hearts go out to Lyn and his family and all those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
George ClooneyIts hard to reconcile that at 101 years old, Norman Lear is gone too soon.
The entire world of reason just lost its greatest advocate and our family lost a dear friend.
A giant walked in his shoes.
Tyler PerryNot long ago I had the pleasure of meeting one of my heroes.
I shared with him that he taught me to dream a bigger dream by his example.
He was 100 years old at the time, but sharp as ever.
Full of wisdom and great advice, and I took it all in.
Just before I left, I asked, At 100 years old what are you looking forward to?
Without any hesitation he said, Tomorrow.
It was such a simple but powerful lesson to live your life fully one day at a time.
So today, sadly, I say goodbye and I salute a veteran.
It felt good to be able to do something for him.
You sir are truly one of one!
Im so glad we were on the planet at the same time.
Thank you for your example.
Rest in peace my dear friend, I thank God for you.
My prayers are with your family.Travel well, Mr. Norman Lear.
Jane FondaToday is a very sad day.
My heart is heavy.
We are proud to celebrate his extraordinary work for generations to come.
I never introduced myself to Norman Lear, but was in the same room as him twice.
Both times he spoke, and his words were profound.
He talked about: creating art that challenges & taking risks.
Comedy colossus, tireless fighter for the little guy and a pleasure to know.
Will be well and truly missed@TheSimpsonspic.twitter.com/T0RK1YeLmP
R.i.p.
A master of story telling and a healer through his shows!
He is what all of showbiz should be aspiring to.
He is the consummate creative producer we have long abandoned in the industry.pic.twitter.com/svGWzG1CMj
Goodnight Norman.
Thanks for raising me.
This is such sad news to wake up to.
What a titan of this industry.
And he was always so lovely when I got to spend time in his presence.
I know 101 is a LONG life, but still…this one hurts.
