In Tweets: Stars Pay Tribute to Peter O’Toole

Stars have paid tribute to actor Peter O’Toole who has died at the age of 81. The actor died on Saturday at London’s Wellington hospital after a long illness, his agent explained. O’Toole’s daughter, Kate, said the family were “completely overwhelmed by the outpouring of real love and affection”.

Raise a glass for the legendary Peter O'Toole. What a star. — edgarwright (@edgarwright) December 15, 2013

Oh what terrible news. Farewell Peter O’Toole. I had the honour of directing him in a scene. Monster, scholar, lover of life, genius … — Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) December 15, 2013

A proper star.RT @SimonNRicketts: Peter O’Toole has died. Worth watching his entrance to Letterman’s show again. http://t.co/wLDXnI6sCl — Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) December 15, 2013

So sad to hear about Peter O’Toole passing away. Lucky to have worked with him for a month in Prague. Wonderful man, remarkable talent. — Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) December 15, 2013

R.I.P Peter O'Toole one of our best actors, great performance in the Night of the Generals — Lord Sugar (@Lord_Sugar) December 15, 2013

Sad to read about passing of acting great Peter O'Toole. Eight Oscar nominations highlight what a talent he was. RIP. — Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) December 15, 2013

Thoughts and prayers going out to the family of Peter O'Toole — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) December 15, 2013

"I can't stand light. I hate weather. My idea of heaven is moving from one smoke-filled room to another." Safe travels, Peter O'Toole. — Paul F. Tompkins (@PFTompkins) December 15, 2013

Farewell to the magnificent Peter O'Toole. http://t.co/pYdvqANG9U — Clark Gregg (@clarkgregg) December 15, 2013

Sad to hear about the passing of Peter O'Toole. A fine, true actor. Also extremely funny. Rent "My Favorite Year" - he was fantastic in it. — Dan Schneider (@DanWarp) December 15, 2013

May he rest in peace.