James Garner Death 2014 Update: 'The Rockford Files' Actor Praised On Twitter, 'Lost A Kind Man' [REACTIONS]
Veteran actor James Garner - whose career spanned more than six decades - died on Saturday night leaving behind a memorable legacy. The actor, born in Norman, Okla., in 1928, was 86.
Garner, also a civil rights activist, was found dead in his Los Angeles home on Saturday from natural causes, according to news reports.
The Academy Award nominee was highly regarded for his role as Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files in 1974 and later became well-known as Duke in 2004's The Notebook.
Many other famous faces took to Twitter to praise Garner's work and talent as well as his demeanor.
James Garner wasn't your typical movie star. He was as nice to waiters and valet parking attendants as he was to studio heads. What a guy.
— RUTH BUZZI (@Ruth_A_Buzzi) July 21, 2014
I always loved it when James Garner would walk on screen. We lost a charming one today. RIP. — Bryan Greenberg (@bryangreenberg) July 21, 2014
My fond memory of James Garner was of him standing on the sidelines when I played with the Raiders. You inspired me, Jim. RIP #BePeace — Carl Weathers (@TheCarlWeathers) July 21, 2014
Seems like yesterday... Last of the breed. #JamesGarner pic.twitter.com/1giEO8s4md — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) July 21, 2014
I recall that People Magazine once had a cover story called "James Garner: The Last Real Man in America." They got that right. #JamesGarner — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) July 21, 2014
A great guy and a great actor passed away today - James Garner. A dear man...Rest in peace, James. — Larry King (@kingsthings) July 21, 2014
James Garner we all were very lucky that you found what you found inside of yourself and shared it with all of us. Thank you. RIP my friend. — Aaron Paul (@aaronpaul_8) July 20, 2014
Comedy, drama. Movies and TV movies. Did series when it wasn't cool and made them iconic. Never stooped to "acting! " James Garner: my hero. — Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) July 20, 2014
Jim Rockford was THE coolest. Farewell, James Garner.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) July 20, 2014
RIP to a legend. James Garner was both a kind man and gifted actor. It was an honor to work with him on #TheNotebook. He will be missed. — Nicholas Sparks (@NicholasSparks) July 20, 2014
I'm so, so, so sad for the loss of James Garner. I had the great privilege & honor of working with him. We've lost a kind man & a legend. — Erin Sanders (@ErinZariah) July 20, 2014
