{"id":57,"date":"2016-07-20T14:37:10","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T14:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/wherehopelives\/?p=57"},"modified":"2016-07-20T17:01:35","modified_gmt":"2016-07-20T17:01:35","slug":"tv-film-legend-garry-marshall-dies-81","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/foreverinourhearts\/2016\/07\/tv-film-legend-garry-marshall-dies-81.html","title":{"rendered":"TV and Film Legend Garry Marshall Dies at 81"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"GarryMarshall\"<\/a>\u201cPretty Woman\u201d director and \u201cHappy Days\u201d creator Garry Marshall died Tuesday in Burbank, Calif. of complications from pneumonia following a stroke. He was 81.<\/p>\n

Marshall shifted from TV writing to creating sitcoms that touched the \u201870s generation and directing timeless film classics. \u201cHappy Days\u201d became one of the biggest hits on TV with millions tuning in each week to watch the Cunninghams and friends. The nostalgia and innocence of the half-hour tale became a refuge for some Americans during a turbulent decade. \u201cMork and Mindy\u201d pushed Robin Williams to fame and made rainbow suspenders an icon of their era. Likewise \u201cPretty Woman\u201d turned Julia Roberts into a full-fledged movie star, and was not only a box office small but also a cultural touchstone. \u201cThe Princess Diaries\u201d made Anne Hathaway a household name and a teen favorite.<\/p>\n

The celebrity community took to Twitter to pay tribute to the Hollywood icon. Henry Winkler, made famous for his role as \u201cThe Fonz\u201d in \u201cHappy Days\u201d was one of the first to post on Twitter about Marshall when the news broke. He tweeted, \u201cThank you for my professional life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sarah Paulson, who starred in Marshall\u2019s 1999 film \u201cThe Other Side\u201d as well as his 2011 movie \u201cNew Year\u2019s Eve\u201d tweeted, \u201cGarry Marshall, I am forever indebted to you. Thank you for taking a chance on me. I love you. On the wings of Angels, rest now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Comedian and actor Bob Saget who was close to Marshall tweeted, \u201cThe world has lost a great man, a comedy icon and a wonderful friend. Rest in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Actor, talk and game show host Alan Thicke, who was also close to Marshall tweeted, \u201cMy neighbor. My groomsman. My lovely, beautiful Garry. Heartbroken.\u201d<\/p>\n

Other celebrities issued emotion-filled statements after they received news of his passing. Richard Gere, who starred in \u201cPretty Woman,\u201d said Marshall \u201chad a heart of the purest goal\u201d: \u201cGarry of course was one of those who truly important people one is blessed to meet in one\u2019s lifetime. Besides being the pulse of and life force of \u2018Pretty Woman\u2019\u2026a steady helmsman on a ship that could have easily capsized\u2026he was a super fine and decent man, husband and father who brought real joy and love and infectious good spirits to everything and everyone he crossed paths with. Everyone loved Garry. He was a mentor and a cheerleader and one of the finniest men who ever lived. He had a heart of purest gold and a soul full of mischief. He was Garry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHappy Days\u201d cast members Anson Williams also issued a statement on Marshall: \u201cGarry Marshall gave me the opportunity of many lifetimes and, more importantly genuine love and friendship; a love that transcended far beyond show business,\u201d said Williams. \u201cGarry\u2019s selfless nurturing of talent will be passed on to future generations along with all that he has creator. Two of my young daughters\u2019 favorite TV show segment? \u2018The Odd Couple,\u2019 \u2018Hospital Mates,\u2019 written by Garry Marshall. Garry, you are forever with us and I love you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rest in peace Garry Marshall. You will be missed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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