David Letterman Retires: Celebrities React

David Letterman is retiring after more than three decades and celebrities took to twitter to express their feelings about his big announcement.


Even President Obama responded!


Check out the celebrities' reactions below…

Barack Obama: There are more than 10 reasons #DavidLetterman will be missed.




Ellen DeGeneres: David @Letterman announced he's retiring in 2015. It's been 31 incredible years. Television won't be the same without you, Dave.

Lena Dunham: I love Letterman but I am really excited about what this could mean for the diversification of late night. Trying not to be a pessimist...




Lena Dunham: Take the ball and run with it, CBS! But I'm putting in an early vote for @unfoRETTAble

Lena Dunham: Obvi will miss Letterman and his gorgeous tooth scenario/general brilliance





Marlee Matlin: Though we've not met, I'm already feeling nostalgic about next year's departure of @Letterman. Class act + funny = TV legend. I'll miss him.

Arsenio Hall: There's a tear under the CBS eye! David Letterman - Simply The Best!!!


Jimmy Kimmel: David @Letterman is the best there is and ever was.

Donald J. Trump: I can't believe David Letterman has announced his retirement - he is a great guy! @Letterman

Andy Cohen: Letterman broke the mold for not just Late Night, but TV itself. He's a vanguard- his influence is seen all over the dial today. What a run!




Keith Olbermann: Rank everybody on television during the length of his career - all fields, all styles. David Letterman ranks First. #DontRetire

Albert Brooks: David Letterman announces that he will retire next year. CBS frantically looking for someone named Jimmy.




Colin Hanks: Important to note: Letterman is not dead. That said, I will miss him and his program once he is gone...from late night TV

Ricky Gervais: Cheers to @Letterman. A king, a king-maker, and probably the man most to blame for inflicting me on America. See you soon.

Jeff Daniels: For me as a guest, to make Dave laugh was the modern day equivalent of making Carson laugh. #Lettermanisleaving





Dr. Mehmet Oz: Thanks to #DavidLetterman for all the years of laughter. I will be sad to see you go!

Patton Oswalt: "Y'know who does a wonderful David Landerman impersonation? Joe Piscopo." - the CBS exec they can't fire because of nepotism

Ann Curry: David Letterman announces his retirement from the Late Show after more than 32 years and nearly 6,000 episodes. #LoveLetterman




Drew Carey: Aw man RT @CNNMoney: David Letterman is announcing his plans to retire, @brianstelter has learned: http://cnnmon.ie/1gSCcaS

Joel McHale: @CraigyFerg's cell phone must have melted in his hand today. #LettermanRetiring2015 #CraigFerguson

Billy Crystal: Just had great time with@letterman. On Friday. No one like him.

Steve Martin: Wow, @Letterman retiring. He's been a significant force in my "later" career. Thanks, Dave!

Judd Apatow: @Letterman There is no way to count the amount of hours of joy and inspiration you have given me. I have watched since AM show. Thank U!




Tom Arnold: First Jeter and now Letterman. Damn. I gotta get my kid to NY this summer to meet those guys so we'll have something in common.


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