Bob Newhart tributes: Alec Baldwin, Quinta Brunson, Mark Hamill among celebs to pay memorial to late comic legend who died at 94

By Adam S. Levy For Dailymail.com

Published: 22:58 BST, 18 July 2024 | Updated: 23:11 BST, 18 July 2024

A number of Hollywood stars took to social media to pay tribute to comedian Bob Newhart after his death at the age of 94 was announced on Thursday.

Newhart’s publicist Jerry Digney confirmed the death of the actor in Los Angeles Thursday after he had suffered a brief series of illnesses.

Alec Baldwin posted an image of the late star, writing, ‘Au revoir to the great Bob Newhart …’

Star Wars leading man Mark Hamill said: ‘From his groundbreaking stand-up to his two classic sitcoms he gave us a lifetime of laughter. Truly one-of-a-kind. Thank you Bob Newhart! #RIP.’

Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson said ‘What a life lived,’ with the hashtag #goat. Referring to Newhart’s show, she said, ‘Daryl, Daryl and Daryl was one of my “a-ha” moments as a kid.’ 

A number of Hollywood stars took to social media to pay tribute to comedian Bob Newhart after his death at the age of 94 was announced on Thursday. Pictured in 2019 in LA

Actress Kaley Cuoco, who welcomed Newhart on The Big Bang Theory, took to Instagram Stories with a tribute to the late comedic legend.

Cuoco said: ‘What a dream it was to witness the genius that was Bob Newhart. He was classy, kind, generous and absolutely hilarious. Every take — every time. Icon forever.’

Cuoco also shared a cast shot writing, ‘I will never forget you, Bob! Thank you for making our dreams come true!’

Director Judd Apatow said, ‘Bob Newhart was the kindest most hilarious man.

‘He asked me to make a documentary about his friendship with Don Rickles. I was so lucky to get to spend that time with my hero. His brilliant comedy and gentle spirit made everyone he encountered so happy.’

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis said in an Instagram post: ‘They will be laughing wherever people go when they leave us. God, he was funny! Bob Newhart. You will be missed!’

Actor-politician Al Franken called Newhart ‘a giant, a genius, and a great guy.’

He added: ‘I’ll always remember when he hosted SNL and did a stellar show. He was, as you might expect, a joy to work with. May his memory be a blessing.’

Actress Kaley Cuoco, who welcomed Newhart on The Big Bang Theory, took to Instagram Stories with a tribute to the late comedic legend.

Hollywood stalwarts Alec Baldwin and Mark Hamill were among those to pay memorial to Newhart upon news of his death 

Star Wars leading man Mark Hamill said Newhart ‘gave us a lifetime of laughter’

Alec Baldwin posted an image of the late star, writing, ‘Au revoir to the great Bob Newhart …’

Director Judd Apatow called Newhart ‘the kindest most hilarious man’

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis said in an Instagram post: ‘They will be laughing wherever people go when they leave us’

Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson said ‘What a life lived,’ with the hashtag #goat

The account for late comic Richard Pryor shared an image of both entertainment legends together 

Actor-politician Al Franken called Newhart ‘a giant, a genius, and a great guy’

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Bob Newhart tributes: Alec Baldwin, Quinta Brunson, Mark Hamill among celebs to pay memorial to late comic legend who died at 94

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