Norm Macdonald’s incisive wit and dry delivery endeared him to comedy fans and celebrities alike. Many of the industry’s biggest names shared their grief on Twitter as word spread of the Canadian comic’s death Tuesday.
Here’s what they had to say:
DAVID LETTERMAN:
“In every important way, in the world of standup, Norm was the best. An opinion shared by me and all peers. Always up to something, never certain, until his matter-of-fact delivery leveled you.
“I was always delighted by his bizarre mind and earnest gaze. (I’m trying to avoid using the phrase, ”twinkle in his eyes“). He was a lifetime Cy Young winner in comedy. Gone, but impossible to forget.”
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ADAM SANDLER:
“Every one of us loved Norm. Some of the hardest laughs of my life with this man. Most fearless funny original guy we knew. An incredible dad. A great friend. A legend. Love u pal.”
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SETH ROGEN:
“I was a huge fan of Norm Macdonald and I essentially ripped off his delivery when I first started acting. I would stay up specifically to watch him on talk shows. He was the funniest guest of all time. We lost a comedy giant today. One of the all time greats. RIP.
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CONAN O’BRIEN:
“I am absolutely devastated about Norm Macdonald. Norm had the most unique comedic voice I have ever encountered and he was so relentlessly and uncompromisingly funny. I will never laugh that hard again. I’m so sad for all of us today.”
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EUGENE LEVY:
“Today the world lost a very, very funny man. We miss him already. R.I.P Norm...
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