Renowned actor James Garner has died Saturday at the age of 86.
The star of Maverick and Rockford Files passed away of natural causes in his Los Angeles home, a rep of the late actor confirmed to E! News. Law enforcement also told TMZ that an ambulance was dispatched to his home, but Garner had passed on by the time they arrived.
Garner’s big break in the industry was during his time in the 1950’s series Maverick where he starred as Bret Maverick until 1960. The role earned him a Golden Globe and his first Emmy nomination in 1959.
Garner had a string of roles in the TV series such as 8 Simple Rules from 2003-2005 and movies that included Boys’ Night Out, The Thrill of it All and Hour of the Gun to name a few. He is known largely for his role in The Notebook where he played the older version of Ryan Gosling’s character Noah Calhoun in which he dedicated his life to be with his wife who was suffering from Dementia.
With heavy hearts, Celebs have took to social media to express their sorrow and condolences to the late actor. Here is a top 10 list of celebrity reactions to the death of acting legend, James Garner.
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10. Dean Cain
RIP James Garner. You are a legend. Honored to know you.
— Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain) July 20, 2014
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9. Jimmy Kimmel
Jim Rockford was THE coolest. Farewell, James Garner.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) July 20, 2014
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8. Amy Davidson
The world has lost an amazing man. 4ever grateful to have worked w & become family w James Garner. I❤️U Grandpa #RIP pic.twitter.com/rqIiSYYjcT
— amy davidson (@Amy_Davidson) July 20, 2014
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7. Marlee Matlin
Away from home; can't sleep. Now sad to read my dear friend & costar James Garner passed. RIP sweet Jim Rockford. XX pic.twitter.com/WUHJ2ic59z
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) July 20, 2014
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6. Gary Sinise
R.I.P James Garner.Such a lovely man I had the pleasure of working him in 1989 in My Name Is Bill W with James Woods. http://t.co/YoRLWM95wz
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) July 20, 2014
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5. Kaley Cuoco
I say this with a heavy broken heart.was an honor working beside u receiving ur bear hugs every day. ❤️ u Grampa Jim pic.twitter.com/twYRUG6w0B
— Kaley Cuoco Sweeting (@KaleyCuoco) July 20, 2014
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4. Reese Witherspoon
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3. Leann Rimes
My heart is broken this morning R.I.P. Jim Garner He was a dear friend His humor, laughter and sweet soul will be forever missed #loveyoujim
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) July 20, 2014
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2. Piers Morgan
RIP James Garner - a wonderful actor. #GreatEscape #RockfordFiles #Maverick
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 20, 2014
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1. David Spade
James garner was a stud. So nice and always a gentleman. Class act all the way. Grew up watching rockford. I was lucky to work with him
— David Spade (@DavidSpade) July 20, 2014