Actor James Gandolfini died Wednesday at age 51. Celebrities took to Twitter and other media to share their condolences.
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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We've lost James Gandolfini, the great actor who created the role of Tony Soprano, mob boss in the Sopranos. @AnneRiceAuthor

We’ve lost James Gandolfini, the great actor who created the role of Tony Soprano, mob boss in the Sopranos. @AnneRiceAuthor  (Matthias Scheer)

James Gandolfini. Unbelievably sad news. A fine man. @SteveCarell

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

I'm sadder about James Gandolfini than everyone else. @jimmykimmel

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

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

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

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

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

RIP James Gandolfini...51 yrs old. So sad. - @waynebrady

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

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

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

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

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)

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