Garry Shandling, who as an actor and comedian pioneered a pretend brand of self-focused docudrama with ‘‘The Larry Sanders Show,’’ has died at age 66.
Shandling died Thursday in Los Angeles of an undisclosed cause, according to the Los Angeles police.
As news of the comedian’s death circulated, many took to social media to offer their condolences and post memories of Shandling.
Saddened over Garry Shandling. He was a comedy idol of mine. He leaves behind the greatest single-camera comedy of all time. #LarrySanders
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) March 24, 2016
Gary Shandling was a comedy hero of mine. He once sent me a thank you note that read, "Thanks for nothing." RIP https://t.co/DmCy2JZcGj
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) March 24, 2016
Gonna miss @GarryShandling was a great guy and comedian. Had a great night with him once and we laughed and laughed...#RIP
— David Boreanaz (@David_Boreanaz) March 24, 2016
Heartbreaking news about Garry Shandling. Just heartbreaking.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) March 24, 2016