David Letterman announced he is to retire from the “Late Show.”
Here’s what the stars Tweeted about the TV legend’s news:
David @Letterman is the best there is and ever was.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 3, 2014
David @Letterman announced he’s retiring in 2015. It’s been 31 incredible years. Television won’t be the same without you, Dave.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 3, 2014
Aw man RT @CNNMoney: David Letterman is announcing his plans to retire, @brianstelter has learned: http://t.co/HefyIsbULS
— Drew Carey (@DrewFromTV) April 3, 2014
Obvi will miss Letterman and his gorgeous tooth scenario/general brilliance
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) April 3, 2014
Mr. Letterman, you have always been the best. I’ve had more fun on your show and you’ve been a class guy all the way. Enjoy ur final days.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 3, 2014
Hey @letterman was it something I said? #givingabrotheracomplex
— Josh Charles (@MrJoshCharles) April 3, 2014
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!
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 3, 2014
I can’t believe David Letterman has announced his retirement–he is a great guy! @Letterman
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 3, 2014
Rank everybody on television during the length of his career – all fields, all styles. David Letterman ranks First. #DontRetire
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) April 3, 2014
Thanks to #DavidLetterman for all the years of laughter. I will be sad to see you go!
— Dr. Mehmet Oz (@DrOz) April 3, 2014
The sole reason I got onstage at U of Iowa in 1982 was because I was crazy enough to think it might get me to the David Letterman Show.
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) April 4, 2014
There are more than 10 reasons #DavidLetterman will be missed. pic.twitter.com/UoLVRZduF7
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 3, 2014
I’m lucky enough to have worked for my comedy hero. Congratulations #DavidLetterman
— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) April 4, 2014
Congrats to David Letterman on a great run. Wow! That man’s a piece of Americana.
— Wayne Brady (@waynebrady) April 3, 2014
I always liked David Letterman. There was tension with us, and I guess some envy but never on my part. He’s great..wish him the best.
— Colin Quinn (@iamcolinquinn) April 3, 2014
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