The director of 'Pretty Woman', 'Runaway Bride', 'The Princess Diaries' died from "complications of pneumonia following a stroke at a hospital in Burbank, Calif.," his representative said in a statement.
The legendary director was responsible for 'Beaches' and 'Overboard', and more recently the trio of star-packed but less well-received 'Valentine’s Day', 'New Year's Eve' and 'Mother's Day', began his career writing for television and created hit shows 'Happy Days', 'Mork and Mindy' and 'Laverne and Shirley' amongst many others, kickstarting the careers of some of Hollywood's A-list for decades.
Stars have been remembering since his passing, with most taking to social media to express their sadness at his passing.
GARRY MARSHALL Rest In Peace .. Thank you for my professional life. Thank you for your loyalty , friendship and generosity .
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) July 20, 2016
Garry Marshall gave me one of the best experiences I ever had in my career. Thanks pal. RIP
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 20, 2016
Garry Marshall, without you there'd be no me. My heart is aching. #Mentor #Godfather #Dearfriend pic.twitter.com/ndeSiNRXM6
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) July 20, 2016
I was blessed to have worked with Garry Marshall. Not only was he a wonderful director, but also, he was a gentle, loving, kind man. #RIP
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 20, 2016
Garry Marshall hired me at 15 years old. He gave my wife her start at 18, as a makeup artist. He changed our lives. And MANY others. #love
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) July 20, 2016
Garry Marshall was as sweet as he was generous and he told a great story. He will be missed.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) July 20, 2016
Garry Marshall. Lovely man.
— Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) July 20, 2016
I only met Garry Marshall once, when I was very young, but he was incredibly warm, encouraging, and generous with his time and energy. ðŸ'™
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) July 20, 2016
So sad to hear about the passing of the incredible Garry Marshall.. You will be missed.. ���� pic.twitter.com/jOBXevwMFy
— Lea Michele (@msleamichele) July 20, 2016
Oh, man. RIP Garry Marshall. Sad. Just talked to him. Great guy.
— marc maron (@marcmaron) July 20, 2016
I hope Garry Marshall does a "Squiggy" entrance when he enters the afterlife. #HELlo #RIPGarryMarshall
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) July 20, 2016
Once asked Garry Marshall to name his greatest movie star.
'Julie Andrews, she could act, she could sing, she curses with perfect diction.'— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 20, 2016
And if anything, Marshall will be remembered for this scene which changed the context of Roy Orbison's 'Pretty Woman' forever.