Legendary TV actress Doris Roberts has died at the age of 90.
Roberts was famous for playing Ray’s mother Marie Barone in the hit TV show Everybody Loves Raymond.
Her long-time co-star Ray Romano has spoken after the sad news was announced, praising Roberts’ work both on screen and off:
“Whether working professionally or with her many charities, or just nurturing and mentoring a green young comic trying to make it as an actor, she did everything with such a grand love for life and people and I will miss her dearly.”
Tributes have been coming in from far and wide in the entertainment industry.
We loved our mom, the great #DorisRoberts. A wonderful, funny, indelible actress and friend. pic.twitter.com/539JOa8EWo
— Phil Rosenthal (@PhilRosenthal) April 18, 2016
So sad to hear of Doris Roberts' passing. What a lovely person and a fun colleague she was. RIP, dear Doris.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) April 19, 2016
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Rest In Peace Doris Roberts, you brought me and many others lots of laughter. (And will continue to in the reruns).
— Wolfgang Gartner (@wolfganggartner) April 19, 2016
Did a photo shoot for Hallmark with Doris Roberts and they asked us for a "sweet pose"- so Doris pretended to strangle me. Loved her a lot 💓
— Jewel Staite (@JewelStaite) April 19, 2016
Sorry to hear about Doris Roberts passing. If you worked with her, you were lucky.
— Warren Leight (@warrenleightTV) April 19, 2016
Worked with Doris Roberts when I was six. So kind, talented, and giving: I went on to work with Children Affected By AIDS because of her.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) April 19, 2016
I was just at an event a few weeks ago and met Doris Roberts for the first time. What a great person she was. So sad she's gone. RIP Doris.
— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) April 19, 2016
Rest In Peace our funny lady. #DorisRoberts #comedygreatness https://t.co/y1H1S4F6dt
— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) April 19, 2016
God thank you for 90 years of Doris Roberts on this planet. You left us laughing!!! You left us better!! …cont. https://t.co/ceU4SRbW4G
— Tyler Perry (@tylerperry) April 19, 2016
RIP @doris_roberts – you were a dream to work with. Such beauty, so funny and so charming. @bobsaget @JohnStamos pic.twitter.com/dFqmq7KuLL
— Dave Coulier (@DaveCoulier) April 19, 2016
#DorisRoberts you were one of the funniest people to work with, you lived life to the fullest in NZ. We will miss u pic.twitter.com/34N8PbbQlB
— Ashley Tisdale (@ashleytisdale) April 19, 2016
Doris Roberts made me laugh so hard so many times. #everybodylovesmarie
— Denis Leary (@denisleary) April 19, 2016
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Rest in peace #DorisRoberts 🙏🏽 #EverybodyLovesRaymond And Everybody loved Doris ❤️ pic.twitter.com/MZeIkYXRqC
— Niecy Nash (@NiecyNash) April 19, 2016
Doris Roberts loved/lived to act. Only death could stop her. Great lady.
— Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) April 19, 2016
Goodbye old friend , God speed . Everybody loves Doris ❤️ Doris Roberts R.I.P… https://t.co/gKRZEDlicM
— Roma Downey (@RealRomaDowney) April 19, 2016
RIP Doris Roberts. Sad news today. We can only hope to live a life she did. The fact she did Grandmas Boy blew us away. Honored 2 have her.
— Nick Swardson (@NickSwardson) April 19, 2016
Some deaths hit harder than others. Rest In Peace sweet @doris_roberts. You'll forever be a mother to us all. xoxoxo 🙁 #classact
— Jim O'Heir (@JimOHeir) April 18, 2016
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So sad to read about the passing of Doris Roberts. She will always Marie Barone to me. RIP.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) April 18, 2016
#RIP to one of my ultimate favorites, Doris Roberts. We spoke at length about ageism in Hollywod & I'm proud to say I think she overcame it.
— Jackée Harry (@JackeeHarry) April 18, 2016
