'Truly heartbroken' Joan Collins and William Shatner lead tributes to Debbie Reynolds
JOAN COLLINS and William Shatner have led the tributes to Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds who passed away yesterday, just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher.
'Truly heartbroken' Joan Collins leads poignant tributes to Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds
The actress was rushed to hospital after a suspected stroke and later told her son Todd Fisher that she wanted to be with Carrie before passing away.
The 84-year-old, who is best known for her roles in Singin' in the Rain and The Unsinkable Molly Brown, will be missed by many.
Following the news of her tragic death, tributes poured in for the star as well as messages of condolence to her family.
Joan tweeted: "Truly heartbroken to hear @DebbieReynolds has died. She was a wonderfully warm friend and colleague. Praying for Todd & Billie. #RIPDebbie."
Debbie is well known for her role in Singin' in the Rain
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Stars paid tribute to the legendary star on social media
Truly heartbroken to hear Debbie Reynolds has died. She was a wonderfully warm friend and colleague. Praying for Todd & Billie
Star Trek actor William added: "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."
Joely Fisher shared: "Some of the magic people have left the tribe...for the moment I am inconsolable…"
"#DebbieReynolds has just died. This is too hard to comprehend. Beautiful, talented, devoted to her craft, she follows Carrie, dead days ago," Bette Midler continued.
Frankie Grande added: "My heart is breaking over Debbie Reynolds and I am sending all my light and strength to Billie Lourd."
US chat show host Ellen DeGeneres shared: "I can't imagine what Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' family are going through this week. I send all of my love."
Joan said she was truly heartbroken by the loss of Debbie
Todd said his mother wanted to be reunited with her daughter
Singer Alexandra Burke tweeted: "Finding it so hard to watch the news. Can't believe Carrie fisher and her mother Debbie Reynolds have passed away.. tragic. So sad…"
While actress Ashley Tisdale added: "The loss in the last two days. Rest In Peace #DebbieReynolds #CarrieFisher."
Maureen McCormick wrote: "Heartbroken again.Debbie Reynolds, thank you for all the joy you gave the world.You will always be my Unsinkable Molly Brown RIP."
Debbie is survived by her son Todd Fisher.