Stars take to Twitter to mourn Larry Hagman

Donna Freydkin, USA TODAY

American actor, director and producer, Larry Hagman, best known for his role as "J.R. Ewing" from the TV series Dallas poses for a photo in front of a backdrop with an image of downtown Dallas, during a reception at the University of Texas at Tyler, following his presetation of "Confessions" on Nov. 10, 2012. Hagman, who for more than a decade played villainous patriarch JR Ewing in the TV soap Dallas, has died at the age of 81, his family said Saturday Nov. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Dr. Scott M. Lieberman)

Katie Couric and Simon Cowell are among the many using Twitter to say goodbye

As generally always happens following major news events, celebrities took to Twitter to react to the death of Larry Hagman.

A few of the many Tweets out there in the universe:

‏@SimonCowell: Very sad to hear about larry hagman. He was the best tv baddie and from people who met him all said he was a great guy. He will be missed.

‏@katiecouric: So sad to hear about Larry Hagman's passing. A picture of me with "J.R." from years ago: http://instagr.am/p/L1HerRSZAG/

@pattonoswalt: Dear Universe: I'm not happy you took Larry Hagman. Yet I accept it. But if you even CONSIDER taking @larryhankin? #unacceptable

@juliebenz: The night I met Larry Hagman at the Monte Carlo Television Festival... A great memory. #RIP http://say.ly/qPn4DZn

@MrsSOsbourne: So sad to hear about the passing of Larry Hagman. Sending love and respect to his family.

@Alyssa_Milano: #RIP Larry Hagman

@JudithLight: So sad 2 hear the news re the brilliant gracious extraordinary Larry Hagman. He will b missed. Sending love 2 all specially Linda & Patrick

@WilliamShatner: My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Larry Hagman. My best, Bill

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