Reaction to the death of comedy legend Don Rickles:

“A giant loss.” — Billy Crystal via Twitter.

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“We lost a great one. fast furious brilliant for decades the definition of genius.” — Sandra Bernhard via Twitter.

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“In lieu of flowers, Don Rickles’ family has requested that people drop their pants and fire a rocket.” — Patton Oswald via Twitter.

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“Don Rickles, you kept us laughing for so many years. We will miss you dearly. Thanks for the zingers. You were one of a kind.” — George Takei via Twitter.

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“One of the funniest people that ever lived, you dumb schmuck.” — Billy Eichner via Twitter.

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“90 years of Don Rickles weren’t enough. One of the sweetest and most lovely people I had the pleasure of knowing.” — Jimmy Kimmel via Twitter.

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“Awwww man Rickles is dead. Rest In Peace buddy.” — Danny DeVito

The Associated Press

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