Legendary Broadway and television actress Elaine Stritch died at the age of 89 on July 17. Celebrities reacted with an outpouring of grief on social media to pay their respects to the late actress:
Anna Kendrick
Elaine Stritch man. Hell of a performer, spirit and woman. This one really hurts. Today's work is for you ma'am. Crazy love.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) July 17, 2014
Lena Dunham
Here's to the lady who lunched: Elaine Stritch, we love you. May your heaven be a booze-soaked, no-pants solo show at the Carlyle. Thank you
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) July 17, 2014
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Sarah Hyland
“@jessetyler:What a life! 89 full years A true legend & one of my all time favorites R.I.P. #ElaineStritch”Getting off a plane to this hurts
— Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) July 17, 2014
Andy Cohen
RIP the great Elaine Stritch. Seeing her onstage was so special and memorable.
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) July 17, 2014
Josh Groban
I was lucky enough to see Elaine Stritch's one woman show and meet her. One of a kind and just the wittiest. So sad to hear of her passing.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) July 17, 2014
Melissa Fumero
“@THR: Broadway Legend Elaine Stritch Dead at 89 http://t.co/feY9Pd9Ker #RIP” Here's to the ladies who lunch. God speed Ms. Stritch! #icon
— Melissa Fumero (@melissafumero) July 17, 2014
Christina Applegate
Ahhh the Ladies who Lunch! Elaine Stritch shall be missed
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) July 17, 2014
Jane Lynch
God Bless and God Speed ELAINE STRITCH
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 17, 2014
Alec Baldwin
A woman that I loved and admired, and a true one in a million, has gone to her rest.http://t.co/sq0EZyfd4r
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) July 17, 2014
RIP Elaine Stritch.
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