David Brenner Dies: Celebrities React

David Brenner has passed away and Hollywood celebrities are mourning the death of the iconic comedian, who appeared on the "Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" more than 150 times.

Just in case you have missed it, Brenner died at the age of 78 in New York on Saturday after a battle with cancer.

Check out what celebrities are saying about David Brenner's loss below…


Whoopi Goldberg: my friend David Brenner passed 2day he wasa great comic & a great guy hes in the great comedy club in the sky.R.I.P Condolences 2his family

Albert Brooks: This world can't afford to lose anyone funny. R.I.P. David Brenner.




Jon Lovitz: RIP comic great David Brenner. Very sad to hear. He was super nice and super funny. He seemed ageless. Great writer. Big loss.

Ralph Macchio: RIP David Brenner - a Carson fav of mine. Turned out my 1st late night interview '86 was on Nightlife w/David Brenner. Gracious & talented.



Paul Reise: Just heard about David Brenner's passing. He was such a huge part of why so many of us became comics. This makes me very sad. RIP David.

Bob Saget: David Brenner was a true stand-up and a good man. Fellow Philadelphian and @TempleUniv grad, he was a kind influence in my life. RIP.

Penn Jillette: The great David Brenner with some of his fellow Aristocrats. We miss him.

Drew Carey: David Brenner doing stand up on Letterman. As usual, he was hilarious.

Joan Rivers: RIP David Brenner. I adored him, and laughed more with him than anybody. Sad, sad, sad. Knowing David, he's now making the devil laugh.


Alyssa Milano: Rest in Peace. Stand-up comedy vet and #thetonightshow staple David Brenner dies following cancer battle: http://et.tv/Nimslm  /via @etnow


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