Penny Marshall Dead: Rosie O'Donnell, Kathy Griffin & More Pay Tribute
By Peyton Blakemore
December 18, 2018
Penny Marshall will be missed.
The beloved sitcom actress, comedian, and producer died on Monday (December 17) night at the age of 75 due to complications from diabetes.
"Our family is heartbroken over the passing of Penny Marshall," her family said in a statement. "Penny was a girl from the Bronx, who came out West, put a cursive 'L' on her sweater and transformed herself into a Hollywood success story. We hope her life continues to inspire others to spend time with family, work hard and make all of their dreams come true."
Among the stars to pay tribute to the actress, include, Rosie O'Donnell, Kathy Griffin, James Woods, and George Takei. Scroll on below to see all the celebrities that have honored Penny.
1996 Kmart TV Commercial with Penny Marshall and Rosie O'Donnell https://t.co/XHOgyrCBhs via @YouTube - simply heartbroken #ripPENNY
— ROSIE (@Rosie) December 18, 2018
Penny Marshall was a loyal friend, a pioneer for women in film, and true supporter of women in the industry. Rest In Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/UL2yAgbNUr
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) December 18, 2018
Goodbye, Penny. Man, did we laugh a lot! Wish we still could. Love you. Hanx.
— Tom Hanks (@tomhanks) December 18, 2018
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) December 18, 2018
Yesterday I held a Golden Gloves award from the 1930’s, given to me by Penny Marshall.
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) December 18, 2018
Hadn’t seen it in years.
Then today’s news...
Penny told me the story of Jim Braddock, which became the movie Cinderella Man. She was kind, she was crazy,so talented and she loved movies. RIP
Condolences to the family of Penny Marshall. She was a true treasure! 😢 pic.twitter.com/BtM46dAnYq
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 18, 2018
I'm so sad to hear about the passing of Penny Marshall. #RestInPeace https://t.co/E5lnSsqAG4
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) December 18, 2018
I am absolutely devastated. #PennyMarshall was one of my dearest friends. I loved her. Funny, warm, a true individual and remarkable talent. #RidingInCarsWithBoys
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) December 18, 2018
I loved her SO MUCH. Sending love to her family. #RIPPenny #laverne #femalefilmmaker https://t.co/AJE0EUZXWa
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) December 18, 2018
Penny Marshall brought us great laughter and truly broke new ground as a director. Neither a schlemiel, nor ever a schlimazel, she shall be missed by her many fans. Rest in peace.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) December 18, 2018
I loved Penny. I grew up with her. She was born with a great gift. She was born with a funnybone and the instinct of how to use it. I was very lucky to have lived with her and her funnybone. I will miss her.
— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) December 18, 2018
Sad to hear of Penny Marshall’s passing. a great comedienne a terrific director and a dear friend.
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) December 18, 2018
Thank you, Penny Marshall. For the trails you blazed. The laughs you gave. The hearts you warmed. pic.twitter.com/7qPKJa6ApH
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) December 18, 2018
Rest in Power, Penny Marshall.
— AWKWAFINA (@awkwafina) December 18, 2018
Mourning the loss of a funny, poignant, and original American voice. Penny Marshall was a pioneer in television and the big screen who understood humor comes in many forms and some of life's deeper truths require a laugh. She will be missed. May she RIP.
— Dan Rather (@DanRather) December 18, 2018
I grew up wanting to be as funny as Penny Marshall, and had the pleasure of meeting her a few times. Watch some old Laverne and Shirley to see why her brother Garry insisted on casting her. Comedy gold, she was. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/DhP10j7m8s
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) December 18, 2018
#RIPPennyMarshall She was funny & so smart. She made the transition from sitcom star to A List movie director with ease & had a major impact on both mediums. All that & always relaxed, funny & totally unpretentious. I was lucky to have known & worked with her. https://t.co/pf2kfIkCH4
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) December 18, 2018
Sad to hear of Penny Marshall’s passing. a great comedienne a terrific director and a dear friend.
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) December 18, 2018
Penny Marshall was a sweet woman. I was very fortunate to spend time with her. So many laughs. She had a heart of gold. Tough as nails. She could play round ball with the best of them. Always All love, D
— Danny DeVito (@DannyDeVito) December 18, 2018
Thank you Penny Marshall! Thank you for all that you made for us. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/sKCK0iOiB6
— Kate Micucci (@katemicucci) December 18, 2018
Oh Penny Marshall. 💔 Rest In Peace and thank you for everything.❤️
— Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) December 18, 2018
Rest in Peace Penny Marshall
— Tamron Hall (@tamronhall) December 18, 2018
RIP Penny Marshall pic.twitter.com/YNVU8SJKyD
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) December 18, 2018
Ohhhh...no...
— Chase Masterson (@ChaseMasterson) December 18, 2018
RIP, Penny Marshall. Thank you for being you...and for all the moments of strength and fun.
So long to Penny Marshall, our first guest star. The Babysitter Bandit in Some Enchanted Evening (7G01). Great comedic actor and director. RIP pic.twitter.com/d43fyN5O68
— David Silverman (@tubatron) December 18, 2018
My heart is heavy to learn of the passing of Penny Marshall. TV legend!!! I grew up watching “Laverne & Shirley”, like so many. She was just 75 years old. Her publicist confirmed the news and said she died of complications from diabetes. pic.twitter.com/fQvYY3WGdg
— Perez (@ThePerezHilton) December 18, 2018
RIP iconic inspiration. #pennymarshall https://t.co/cXjdZXZiVC
— Ali Adler (@AliAdler) December 18, 2018
#RIPLaVerne !! 😢
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) December 18, 2018
#RIPPennyMarshall https://t.co/E3UJYsJfaI
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) December 18, 2018
RIP Penny Marshall. “A League of Their Own” is such a great movie and if you haven’t seen it you should https://t.co/gx4LIl1wvB
— Ike Barinholtz (@ikebarinholtz) December 18, 2018
Heartbroken to learn that #PennyMarshall has passed away!! 💔 The Marshall family holds a special place in my heart for being so kind and creative and encouraging to other artists. But she… https://t.co/Jr2SC9tr9J
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) December 18, 2018
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