Garry Marshall (1934-2016) Beloved Actor, Director and Creator of Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley

A photo posted by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara) on Jul 19, 2016 at 10:53pm PDT

Garry Marshall, the beloved award-winnig actor, comedian, writer, director and creator of such iconic shows and films as The Odd Couple, Happy Days, Laverne and Shirley, Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries, sadly passed away on July 19, 2016 from pneumonia that had developed after he suffered a stroke. He was 81 years old. Celebrities everywhere have posted their fond memories and heartfelt condolences through social media.

GARRY MARSHALL Rest In Peace .. Thank you for my professional life. Thank you for your loyalty , friendship and generosity .

— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) July 20, 2016

RIP #GarryMarshall whose humor & humanity inspired. He was a world class boss & mentor whose creativity and leadership meant a ton to me.

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) July 20, 2016

RIP doesn't seem a suitable epitaph for #GarryMarshall does it. The great man was so full of life and laughter. I miss him.

— Bo Derek (@boderek) July 20, 2016

Our beloved Garry Marshall has passed today. Our family will miss him so much. His humor, his humanity, and his love. Thank you for Overboard. Thank you for being such a special human. Rest in peace, dear one.

A photo posted by Goldie Hawn (@officialgoldiehawn) on Jul 20, 2016 at 1:19am PDT

Garry Marshall, without you there'd be no me. My heart is aching. #Mentor #Godfather #DearFriend. I love you.

A photo posted by John Stamos (@johnstamos) on Jul 19, 2016 at 9:50pm PDT