The director of Pretty Woman, Garry Marshall, has died aged 81.
He was responsible for some of the best romantic comedy movies ever made including, Never Been Kissed, The Princess Diaries, Runaway Bride and Raising Helen.
Along with all those movies, he’s also behind some of the biggest TV shows such as Happy Days and Mork and Mindy.
The legendary movie maker died on Tuesday, in Burbank, California, of complications from pneumonia after having a stroke. He’s survived by his wife, Barbara, and their three children Scott, Lori and Kathleen.
Former colleagues, including Henry Winkler who played Fonzie in Happy Days, have paid tribute to him online.
Larger than life, funnier than most , wise and the definition of friend https://t.co/k8qxEe4rIZ
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) 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
So sad to hear that Garry Marshall just passed, he brought us great TV! My condolences to his family #RIPGarry? Pretty Woman, Happy Days…
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) July 20, 2016
We lost one of the all time greatest tonight. My dear friend, Garry Marshall, has passed away. My deepest thoughts to Barbara & the family.
— Tony Danza (@TonyDanza) July 20, 2016
