Hollywood lost a great actor today.
James Gandolfini, most famously known as Tony Soprano, passed away from a heart attack at the age of 51.
Mr. Gandolfini is already missed by the myriad celebrities in the entertainment business whose lives he touched.
Below are a few celebrities’ reactions to his unexpected passing:
May he rest in peace.
Not tony soprano! Damn. Such a good guy and a great actor. James, rest in peace… http://t.co/TpfJNywu8X
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) June 19, 2013
Mary Pat & I express our deepest sympathies to Mr. Gandolfini’s wife & children, and our prayers are with them at this terrible time.
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) June 20, 2013
James Gandolfini was a kind, funny, wonderful guy. I’m so lucky to have worked with him. Sending love to his family. Such a sad, sad day.
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) June 19, 2013
I’m truly heartbroken to hear that James Gandolfini has passed away. He is one of my all time favorite actors. Tragic loss.
— Jonah Hill (@JonahHill) June 19, 2013
Bada BULLSHIT. G’bye, Gandolfini. This sucks.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) June 19, 2013
RIP James Gandolfini, one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met
— John McCain (@SenJohnMcCain) June 20, 2013
RIP James Gandolfini. So sad!!
— octavia spencer (@octaviaspencer) June 20, 2013
Just heard TV icon James Gandolfini has died. I’m shocked. I’m sad. I loved his work. My heart goes out to his family.
— Bethenny Frankel (@Bethenny) June 20, 2013
So sad to lose James Gandolfini. One of the sweetest, funniest, most generous actors I’ve ever worked with. Sending prayers to his family.
— Susan Sarandon (@SusanSarandon) June 20, 2013
My heart goes out to the amazing #JamesGandolfini he was such a fantastic talent!! So sad dies at 51 #CNN
— Tasha Smith (@tashasmith4real) June 20, 2013
I am so sad RT @MarcyPolanco: I am heart-broken. RIP James Gandolfini
— Melyssa Ford (@MissMelyssaFord) June 20, 2013
RT @pamgeil: RT @todayshow: #BREAKING: @NBCNews confirms actor James Gandolfini has died at age 51.
— Alison Sweeney (@Ali_Sweeney) June 20, 2013
I’m sadder about James Gandolfini than everyone else.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) June 20, 2013