James Gandolfini dies: Celebrities react on Twitter

Actor James Gandolfini died Wednesday at age 51. Celebrities took to Twitter and other media to share their condolences.  (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

So sad to lose James Gandolfini. One of the sweetest, funniest, most generous actors I’ve ever worked with. Sending prayers to his family. @SusanSarandon  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

I’m truly heartbroken to hear that James Gandolfini has passed away. He is one of my all time favorite actors. Tragic loss. @JonahHill   (Jason Merritt / Getty Images)

Death needs to be driven out into the woods by Silvio Dante. #RIPGandolfini @pattonoswalt  (Gary Friedman / Los Angeles Times)

So saddened by news of James Gandolfini’s death. What talent. He shall be missed. @arnettwill  (Charles Sykes / Invision / AP)

RIP James Gandolfini. A startling and tragic loss. @aishatyler   (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

Sweet journey home, James Gandolfini ... The brightest stars burn the fastest.... @perlmutations  (Barry Brecheisen / Invision/AP)

James Gandolfini was a kind, funny, wonderful guy. I’m so lucky to have worked with him. Sending love to his family. Such a sad, sad day. @oliviawilde  (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images)

Damn. RIP James Gandofini. An amazing actor that made arguably the greatest drama of all time, & a funny, sweet, gentle giant off screen. @rickygevaise  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

NO. Not James Gandolfini. He was in my top 5 favorite actors EVER. :( @KChenoweth  (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times)

Jesus. The world just lost one of its great actors. James Gandolfini has passed away. Thoughts to his family. Such a talent. I’m saddened. @mcgregor_ewan  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

so incredibly sad.... RIP James Gandolfini ... your work inspired and entertained... so incredibly sad. @juliebenz   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

James Gandolfini. Unbelievably sad news. A fine man. @SteveCarell   (Brendon Thorne / Getty Images)

I’m sadder about James Gandolfini than everyone else. @jimmykimmel  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Gandolfini’s Tony Soprano was one of the most nuanced, layered gangsters ever caught on film. His acting and Matt Weiner’s words were magic @alroker  (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

Thank you James Gandolfini for some of the most brilliant tv moments of all time. So sad!!! @joshgroban  (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)

I am heartbroken about James Gandolfini. He was a gentle giant and great man. I love this picture, I loved him. - @rosemcgowan   (Mark Davis / Getty Images)

RT @GlobalGrind: RIP James Gandolfini - @UncleRUSH   (Stephen Lovekin / Getty Images)

RIP James Gandolfini...51 yrs old. So sad. - @waynebrady   (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

Just heard about James Gandolfini... I am so sad to learn this news. Condolences to his family and friends. What a talent - @AllCharisma   (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)

So sad to hear about James Gandolfini. RIP - @lucyhale   (Alexandra Wyman / Invision )

So so so sad about James Gandolfini - 51 is way too young. - @LanceBass   (Michael Loccisano / Getty Images)

Shocked at reading about the untimely passing of James Gandolfini. A man of enormous talent. What shocking and sad news. - @MarleeMatlin   (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)