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Refresh for latest… The TV world lost one of its greatest icons today. Mary Tyler Moore, the six-time Emmy winner and 15-time nominees who lit up the small screen with her two legendary series — The Dick Van Dyke Show in the 1960s and The Mary Tyler Moore Show in the ’70s — died at 80. Back in 2012, the WGA released its list of 101 Best Written TV Series, and it ranked Mary Tyler Moore at No. 6 and Dick Van Dyke at 14. She also scored an Oscar nom for her lead role in 1980’s Ordinary People. Hollywood figures and others expressed their sadness and grief social media immediately after the news of her passing broke; here is a sampling:
To The World I'll miss you "Mair."
I will always be your co-pilot. I will always love you, darling Mary Tyler Moore.— Valerie Harper (@ValerieHarper) January 26, 2017
She had more than spunk. The real Mary had grit and determination. She never quit. She was a model for all of us. #RIPMary
— Alan Alda (@alanalda) January 25, 2017
I got to work with MTM on miniseries Lincoln in the 80's. Such a pro. She turned the world on with a smile… #MaryTylerMoore
— Thomas Gibson (@ImThomasGibson) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore paved the way for many female actresses in the '70s. We're gonna make it after all. 😥💕 #RIP #MaryTylerMoore pic.twitter.com/irdiV0CWNH
— Marie Osmond (@marieosmond) January 25, 2017
The picture that we all have of Mary, that’s how she was—sweet, kind, so tender, so delicate. She was America’s sweetheart. We loved you.
— Cloris Leachman (@Cloris_Leachman) January 26, 2017
Even now looking at this picture I want to cry. I still can't believe Mary Tyler Moore touched my face. Will love her 4 ever. pic.twitter.com/6u4ELq27vN
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) January 25, 2017
Thanks for the first real image of a woman being independent, funny & vulnerable. Thank you for changing the face of TV, #MaryTylerMoore! pic.twitter.com/3rZbPczSnF
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 25, 2017
No words to express what sad news the death of Mary Tyler Moore is. What an amazing pioneering woman in comedy and entertainment. RIP Mary.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) January 25, 2017
Shonda Rhimes, producer, writer: “Reruns of The Mary Tyler Moore Show sustained me as a teenager. The woman who threw her hat all the way up in the air was an independent woman who loved her job, didn’t need a husband to define her value, lived alone. Mary the character was fierce — she was everything. That show had three successful spinoffs. When I found out that Mary the person had her own TV company MTM Enterprises, I stopped simply admiring her and I starting wanting to be her. She changed what I thought was possible for a woman on TV.”
Fairwell #MaryTylerMoore. You changed the way women were viewed! #RIP
— jane rosenthal (@janetribeca) January 25, 2017
Rose Marie, costar, The Dick Van Dyke Show: “We had some remarkable and unforgettable experiences together on The Dick Van Dyke Show. We were able to grow closer over the years and eventually became dear friends. We kept in touch until the very end. I shall miss her, very much.”
There has never been a better time to have the world singing "You're Gonna Make it After all" together. #RIPMary #youregonnamakeitafterall
— Ever Carradine (@EverCarradine) January 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/DebraMessing/status/824438512787132416
Remembering Mary Tyler Moore with great respect and affection.
R.I.P. #MaryTylerMoore7 https://t.co/6fxiMB810S pic.twitter.com/YAQcsPtH7s— Carole King (@Carole_King) January 25, 2017
Oh Mary Tyler Moore. You were true inspiration, and power when I didn't know what that was. Thank you. #RIPMaryTylerMoore
— Connie Britton (@conniebritton) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore was an icon who changed television as an actor, & director. But I will never forget her performance in ORDINARY PEOPLE. RIP
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) January 25, 2017
Lena Dunham, creator & star, Girls: “Mary Tyler Moore’s humor, style and vulnerability have had a profound influence on me as a television creator and on every woman I know working in television to upend expectations of traditional femininity. Her remarkable presence and ahead of her time ability to expose the condition of single working womanhood with humor and pathos will never be forgotten. Her generosity as an animal rights activist and icon will never be forgotten. I never met her and I’ll love her forever. I know I’m one of millions.”
Mary Tyler Moore was appointment TV for me & my mom. I grew up watching her- she was 1 of my favorites. My sympathies to her family. #icon pic.twitter.com/tkRv0pLVVn
— Paula Abdul (@PaulaAbdul) January 25, 2017
Michael Learned, actress, The Waltons “We were neighbors in the San Remo for 10 years in New York. She was my lunch buddy and I loved her. My condolences to Robert.”
So devastated to hear about Mary Tyler Moore. She really did turn the world on with her smile and yes Lou Grant, her spunk. pic.twitter.com/o1TWn4g0B8
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) January 25, 2017
I'm throwing my beret in the air in honor of mare! We love u Mary Tyler Moore https://t.co/T0KCedpqAU
— Lee Woodruff (@LeeMWoodruff) January 26, 2017
One of the greatest television comedians of all time. You are legendary. RIP #MaryTylerMoore #OrdinaryPeople #DickVanDykeShow pic.twitter.com/x80CIOTOMD
— Chris Kattan (@ChrisKattan) January 26, 2017
She gave us all so much laughter and joy. A great loss. Prayers to her family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏#MaryTylerMoore #icon https://t.co/PvL2D3CKZf
— Alana Stewart (@AlanaKStewart) January 26, 2017
You lit up our world with your smile (and lots of laughs). You took a nothing day and made it worthwhile. Miss you already, #MaryTylerMoore.
— Kermit the Frog (@KermitTheFrog) January 25, 2017
She turned the world on with her smile. RIP, Mary Tyler Moore. You were a role model in so many ways.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 25, 2017
There's a shot in the open where she's washing her car in a football shirt. I fixated on it. worshipped her. And that show. #MARYTYLERMOORE pic.twitter.com/atwUwx7JcV
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) January 26, 2017
The opening to "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" is one of the most wonderful things I've ever seen or heard.
— Joel Hodgson (@JoelGHodgson) January 26, 2017
https://twitter.com/David_Boreanaz/status/824449681589571584
#marytylermoore my heart goes out to you and your family. Know that I love you and believe in your strength.
— Ed Asner (@TheOnlyEdAsner) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore changed the world for all women. I send my love to her family.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@EllenDeGeneres) January 25, 2017
Leslie Mooves, Chairman and CEO of CBS Corp.
“Mary Tyler Moore was a once-in-a-generation talent. She will be long remembered as a gifted actress, television pioneer and a role model to so many. CBS has lost one of the very best to ever grace our airwaves and our industry has lost a true legend and friend.”
Norman Lear, legendary TV series creator:
“Mary Tyler Moore was a glorious actress and great comedienne. She will be missed.”
Michael Keaton, co-star of Moore’s 1978 variety series Mary:
“Mary Tyler Moore could light up a room! She is an icon and a friend. She was my cast mate and my boss. She was incredibly funny and completely generous. As an actor and comedian, she allowed me and everyone to perform – letting us just do our thing without any competitiveness. She was not only a pioneer in TV, comedy and business, but she was a role model for women in general. She built an empire with MTM Enterprises and she paved the way for our new talents like Amy, Tina and others. She is truly going to be missed.”
Gabrielle Carteris, president of SAG-AFTRA:
“Mary was a television legend, but more than that, in her most iconic role she was both an agent of change as well as a reflection of our changing society. At a time when independence for women was not the social norm, both the fictional Mary and the real-life Mary set an example, showing that women could take control of their lives and their careers. She will be dearly missed.”
Who could turn the world on with her smile? She could. You will be missed #MaryTylerMoore… https://t.co/Znd2Qi6iKF
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore will always be immortalized in Minnesota. My thoughts are with her family and loved ones today. https://t.co/FpJ5EUEOCn pic.twitter.com/x8dKH7g21v
— U.S. Senator Al Franken (@SenFranken) January 25, 2017
That shift in the Earth you just felt? That crater that is left behind? That is the legacy of the incomparable #marytylermoore RIP 2 an icon
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 25, 2017
Thank you, Mary Tyler Moore, for all you have given us. pic.twitter.com/h253xyZApV
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore is gone. Very Sad Day. RIP My Dear Mary 🕊
— Bernadette Peters (@OfficialBPeters) January 25, 2017
Today we mourn the passing of one of the groundbreaking stars of Television, Mary Tyler Moore…
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) January 25, 2017
RIP #MaryTylerMoore – TV & film star, tireless defender of animals, and scourge of diabetes. Truly she turned the world on with her smile… https://t.co/dDzB2YGoOe
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) January 25, 2017
She could turn the whole world on with her smile…admired #MaryTylerMoore very much. Thinking of her family & loved ones. ❤ https://t.co/GsSNGzKmQN
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) January 25, 2017
Rehearsing on the #MaryTylerMoore stage today. A minute's silence as we remembered 1 of the true greats of TV comedy pic.twitter.com/UFHIkvWg3i
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 25, 2017
TV Icon and groundbreaker #MaryTylerMoore has passed. She broke through our TV screens and showed that a powerful woman can be funny. RIP. pic.twitter.com/eUY6SkP6Tr
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 25, 2017
So sad my hero #MaryTylerMoore has passed! She meant so much to me! Iconic,brilliant,full of grace! Love you forever💖 pic.twitter.com/oBG1OwgXwM
— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) January 25, 2017
Dan Mathews, SVP Of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA):
“Mary will be missed not only for her comedic talent but also for her advocacy for animals. Mary was the first star to donate her furs for PETA to use in protests and famously helped us release a 65-year-old lobster from a restaurant tank back into the ocean. She promoted animal adoption, hosted PETA’s video exposé of the abuse of horses for the drug Premarin and believed that future generations would be shocked by the thought of eating meat.”
I agree w/ Oprah #MaryTylerMoore influenced my career more than any other tv role model. She indeed turned on the world with her smile
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) January 25, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore, RIP pic.twitter.com/QnGXwSKos2
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 25, 2017
This scene is etched into the brain of this child of the 70s. Rest In Peace #MaryTylerMoore pic.twitter.com/dQLIcL9Hzi
— Jim Sciutto (@jimsciutto) January 25, 2017
R.I.P #maryTylerMoore "who can take a nothing day and make it all seem worthwhile well it's you girl and u should know it"
— John Leguizamo (@JohnLeguizamo) January 25, 2017
Cannot take my eyes off the coverage of Mary Tyler Moore's death…iconic doesn't begin to describe what she meant to my generation…
— Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon) January 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/Tom_Bergeron/status/824352888298369028
Hats off to you, Mary Tyler Moore. Love, Minneapolis. https://t.co/NR82JTmHZX pic.twitter.com/nR8Ay0uUR5
— Star Tribune (@StarTribune) January 25, 2017
#MaryTylerMoore such a beautiful soul an incredible talent and strong woman, we are so sad to see you go. #RIP #GodHasANewAngel ❤
— Kristy Swanson (@KristySwansonXO) January 25, 2017
You paved the way. #MaryTylerMoore #rip
— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) January 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/britneyspears/status/824361644906016768
Mary Tyler Moore was a wonderful leader for diabetes research. She was a great, talented person with deep passion about juvenile diabetes.
— Newt Gingrich (@newtgingrich) January 25, 2017
RIP Mary Tyler Moore. A trailblazer who's influence is seen in so many actresses who have followed after. https://t.co/AWrP7fBBhS
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) January 25, 2017