Celebrities reveal reactions to the death of actress Debbie Reynolds

Reaction to the death of actress Debbie Reynolds on Wednesday at 84, a day after her daughter, Carrie Fisher, died:

Albert Brooks, on Twitter: “Debbie Reynolds, a legend and my movie mom. I can’t believe this happened one day after Carrie. My heart goes out to Billie.”

Joan Collins on Twitter: “Truly heartbroken to hear @DebbieReynolds1 has died. She was a wonderfully warm friend and colleague. Praying for Todd & Billie. #RIPDebbie”

Carl Reiner on Twitter: “How shocked we were to learn that Debbie Reynolds passed away just a day after her daughter Carrie. I loved & worked both of these icons.”

Actress Debra Messing, from a lengthy statement on Instagram: “Debbie went to be with Carrie. She always worried about her. Carrie left too soon and now they are together again. My heart is literally broken…. An inspiration on every level. A Legend of course, the epitome of clean cut American optimism, dancing with Gene Kelly as an equal, a warrior woman who never stopped working.”

Actress Illeana Douglas on Twitter: “The loss of #DebbieReynolds 1 day after #CarrieFisher is epic. 2016 has taken a piece of all of us”

Ellen DeGeneres on Twitter: “I can’t imagine what Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds’ family are going through this week. I send all of my love.”

William Shatner on Twitter: “Debbie Reynolds was one of the last of Hollywood Royalty. It breaks my heart that she is gone. I’d hoped that my grieving was done for 2016.”

Mia Farrow, on Twitter: “Debbie Reynolds cd sing, dance & gave dazzling performances. RIP doesn’t sound right for her or Carrie-I hope they’re somewhere having fun”

Actress Rose McGowan on Twitter: “A final curtain made of tears #DebbieReynolds #CarrieFisher”

Actress Zoe Saldana on Twitter: “Today is officially a sad day. As a mother my heart goes out to Debbie Reynolds and her daughter Carrie Fisher. RIP DB and CF”

Actress Lisa Rinna on Twitter: “The unbearable loss of a child and now this. Rest In Peace Carrie and Debbie, sending our love and prayers to the Fisher, Lord family”

Chaz Bono on Twitter: “My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of unimaginable loss. Two generations in two days.”

Actress Barbara Eden on Twitter: “Deepest condolences to the family of Debbie Reynolds. I was just notified of her passing. Such a talented charming lady & a good mother”

Actor George Takei on Twitter: “There is nothing harder than having to bury a child. Debbie died of a broken heart, but she’s with her daughter now.”

Actress Alyssa Milano on Twitter: “Dear Debbie Reynolds, I totally get it. Hug her so tight for all of us.”

Actress Gabourey Sidibe on Twitter: “I can’t imagine what kind of pain the family of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds are feeling right now. My prayers are with them.”

Comedian Craig Ferguson on Twitter: “Let’s just cancel the rest of this annus horribilus, have hogmanay now and start 2017 tomorrow. I’m done.”