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Martin Landau died Saturday due to complications during a brief hospitalization at UCLA Medical Center at age 89.
Many in Hollywood hit social media to pay tribute to the actor, who won an Oscar for Ed Wood and also starred in the Mission Impossible TV series, among numerous other roles.
Here is what some had to say (with a few noting news of George A. Romero’s death also came on the same day).
Condolences to the family of Martin Landau.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) July 17, 2017
Aw no. We lost two legends in one day. RIP George Romero and Martin Landau. Masters of their craft.
— Jason O’Mara (@jason_omara) July 17, 2017
The great Martin Landau has died. Long time member of the actor’s studio and brilliant craftsman in our tradition. I will miss his work.
— David Harbour (@DavidKHarbour) July 17, 2017
When I first lived in LA I’d to walk to an IHOP near my place.
Martin Landau was always eating breakfast at 9am. A talented soul. #rip— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) July 17, 2017
So sad to read about the passing of Martin Landau. A great talent with a kind heart; always so warm to me. I will miss you. RIP.
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) July 17, 2017
RIP Martin Landau. “Crimes & Misdemeanors” 1 of my all time fav performances. Such versatility in his vast work. A simply wonderful actor.
— Ralph Macchio (@ralphmacchio) July 17, 2017
Martin Landau’s performances in CRIMES AND MISDEMEANORS and ED WOOD are two of my favorites of all time. RIP. pic.twitter.com/4O7Z2gTPgw
— John Cohen (@JohnCohen1) July 17, 2017
Oh no! Martin Landau, I was just telling a story about working with you tonight at dinner! I LOVE YOU!
I MISS YOU! I’m blessed that I knew U— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) July 17, 2017
Now #MartinLandau is gone. Today is way too much. Please stop.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) July 17, 2017
Working with Martin Landau on Ed Wood was a joy. What a talented, sweet generous actor. #RealDeal https://t.co/lXVGeTo6xd
— Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) July 17, 2017
What the hell? Now Martin Landau has died. Sucks. Around the time of Ed Wood I ran a into him at… https://t.co/HnDoYrKmN2
— Rob Zombie (@RobZombie) July 17, 2017
The great Martin Landau has died. Long time member of the actor’s studio and brilliant craftsman in our tradition. I will miss his work.
— David Harbour (@DavidKHarbour) July 17, 2017
Great actor, Martin Landau leaves us at age 89. So glad the part of Lugosi came to him. He crushed it. RIP.
— Brent Spiner (@BrentSpiner) July 17, 2017
Losing both #GeorgeRomero & #MartinLandau this weekend is a doubly tragic loss. They were irreplaceable and we will deeply miss them. RIP
— Stuart Gordon (@OfficialSGordon) July 17, 2017
#MartinLandau drew this for me. He took me under wing. He touched my heart. I swore to pay it forward. Love always pic.twitter.com/4d2Ljf2Zzd
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) July 17, 2017
#RIP Martin Landau aka “The Great Raymondo” in a wonderful Simpsons Ep written by @MCWarburton pic.twitter.com/MvXFObQoCq
— Michael Price (@mikepriceinla) July 17, 2017
Martin Landau was awesome. NXNW, Mission Impossible, a zillion guest roles, never giving less than 100%. THEN, Ed Wood, for God’s sake!
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) July 17, 2017
Rest In Peace, Martin Landau.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 17, 2017
Martin Landau was a really bright and witty guy. loved any chance to talk to him because he always said the smartest https://t.co/qYjQDitjjY
— Fred Willard (@Fred_Willard) July 17, 2017
Very sad to hear about Martin Landau. What a talent and what a nice, nice man.
He was always very warm with me. I’ll miss him.— Jon Lovitz (@realjonlovitz) July 17, 2017
So sad to hear about the passing of Martin Landau. He was an incredible storyteller & so very kind to me while we shooting The Majestic. pic.twitter.com/nwyhIDJCNp
— Laurie Holden (@Laurie_Holden) July 17, 2017
RIP Martin Landau – one of the best – gave gravitas to every film he was in. He’ll be missed. pic.twitter.com/TqCrC1fnmH
— Jon Cassar (@joncassar) July 17, 2017
Very sad to hear of the passing of #MartinLandau. A brilliant actor, he was always exceedingly kind & warm whenever we met. A Gentleman. RIP
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) July 17, 2017
I was honored to have acted with MARTIN LANDAU. Humble, decent, & protean, he durably spanned eras & genres, leaving excellence in his wake. pic.twitter.com/wfxQb4VGgD
— Peter MacNicol (@PeterMacNicol1) July 17, 2017
RIP Martin Landau. Crimes and Misdemeanors, one of my favorites.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) July 17, 2017
He won an Oscar & was directed by Hitchcock but don’t forget that Martin Landau was also in the best TV credits ever https://t.co/a0LivIfGDP
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) July 17, 2017
Rest in peace Martin Landau.
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 17, 2017
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