An outpouring of tributes have come in for the titan of television.
Hollywood is honoring Norman Lear. In the wake of his passing, various celebrities, artists and institutions have taken to social media and beyond to pay tribute to one of the biggest names in television.
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Tyler Perry took to Instagram with a tribute to Lear, sharing a photo of the two of them. In the post, Perry recalled a lunch the two of them shared where Perry was able to tell Lear how he “helped save” Perry’s life. He wrote, “Just before I left, I asked, ‘At 100 years old what are you looking forward to?’ Without any hesitation, he said, ‘Tomorrow.’”
Viola Davis shared a tribute on Instagram as well, writing that Lear “completely changed the face of television.” The Academy Award winner wrote, “You understood that humor and pathos exist on the same playing field. You were a bastion of inclusivity. The talent you discovered was unparalleled. You left something ‘in’ us, sir, and THAT is eternal. May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. You did GOOD!!
On X, formerly known as Twitter, celebrities shared their reactions to his passing. Creator and star of the hit ABC series “Abbott Elementary” Quinta Brunson wrote “My Goat. What a life. Rest well, Norman Lear.”
Steven Canals, co-creator of the groundbreaking FX series “Pose” wrote, “I never introduced myself to Norman Lear, but was in the same room as him twice. Both times he spoke, and his words were profound. He talked about: creating art that challenges & taking risks. Thank you, sir, for creating indelible stories that inspired me as a boy & as an adult. We all benefit from your legacy.”
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