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“#Bob Newhart, Lena Dunham & More Pay Tribute<\/strong>”
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Best known for his starring role alongside Tom Hanks in the 1980s series<\/a> Bosom Buddies<\/em>, television and film actor Peter Scolari has passed away at the age of 66 after a two-year battle with cancer.<\/p>\n

Having most recently app<\/a>eared on CBS\u2019 Evil<\/em>, Scolari had roles in several well-known series, including Newhart<\/em> and<\/em> Gotham<\/em>, and he won an Emmy for his role as Lena Dunham\u2019s father in Girls<\/em>. After news<\/a> broke of his passing on Friday, October 22, several of the longtime TV star\u2019s former castmates and colleagues have taken to social media<\/a> to pay tribute.<\/p>\n

Newhart<\/em> co-star Bob Newhart expressed his shock over the passing of his friend in a statement, saying, \u201cI knew that Peter was sick, but his death still comes as a great shock. We were friends and colleagues for over 40 years. Julia and Peter, as a vacuous couple (Michael and Stephanie), were an essential part of the success of \u201cNewhart.\u201d In life, he was a fantastic person, and it was a joy to work together. He will be sorely missed and his passing at 66 is much too early.\u201d<\/p>\n

Evil<\/em> co-showrunner Robert King posted a series of emotional tweets, calling Scolari \u201cone of the funniest \u2014sneakily funny\u2014actors\u201d he\u2019s worked with, before praising the actor\u2019s turn as Bishop Thomas Marx. He called him \u201ca mensch, a hard worker, a thoughtful actor, always a pleasure on a set.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Peter Scolari, who died today, was one of the funniest\u2014sneakily funny\u2014actors we\u2019ve worked with. He always took a nothing scene and found different ways to twist it, and throw in odd pauses that made it jump. I will try to collect my thoughts more. He was just wonderful. pic.twitter.com\/25z6xgmD3f<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Robert King (@RKing618) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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To watch Peter Scolari\u2019s dailies was a thrill because he always found new ways to go. He molded the highs and lows of a scene, but always looking for the comic spin, and he\u2019d massage a phrase with each take until he could hear the laughter in his head. This is a real loss. pic.twitter.com\/7AaERU2Rup<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Robert King (@RKing618) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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It always felt like Peter Scolari found new ways to wear the priest wardrobe for comic effect. He knew his role was essentially funny, even though he often played straight man to something absurd said by another character. But he knew the laugh was in the reaction not the action. pic.twitter.com\/8nraMMotyp<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Robert King (@RKing618) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Beyond everything else, Peter Scolari was a mensch, a hard worker, a thoughtful actor, always a pleasure on a set. This feels like a very depressing day. Writing about him makes it a bit easier, but not really. pic.twitter.com\/aKsW9uG5no<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Robert King (@RKing618) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Scolari\u2019s Hairspray<\/em> co-star Harvey Fierstein also bid farewell to his former stage partner, writing, \u201cThere wasn\u2019t a sweeter man on the planet.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Sad to see the news that Peter Scolari lost his battle with cancer. There wasn\u2019t a sweeter man on the planet. We performed together in HAIRSPRAY for a time and he was always a total delight. Farewell, dear Peter.https:\/\/t.co\/1TPjakwLT3<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Harvey Fierstein (@HarveyFierstein) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

In a touching Instagram tribute, Lena Dunham called her Girls<\/em> co-star \u201cthe shyest extrovert, the most dramatic comedian, the most humble icon.\u201d Recalling many special memories the two shared over the years, she said goodbye to her onscreen \u201cpapa,\u201d stating, \u201cThank you, Scolari, for every chat between set ups, every hug onscreen and off and every \u2018Oh, Jeez.\u2019 We will miss you so much.\u201d<\/p>\n

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More colleagues of Scolari\u2019s also weighed in on social media, from Julia Duffy and Jackie Hoffman to Jane Lynch and Matt Walton. Read on below for some sweet remembrances of the veteran actor.<\/p>\n

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No better partner.\ud83d\udc94 pic.twitter.com\/p5NFP8eLUm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 julia duffy (@mybadauditions) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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#RIP<\/a> dear Peter Scolari. I was lucky enough to work with you and learn from you onstage and screen. A sweet funny cool dude. I hope you get gigs wherever you are<\/p>\n

\u2014 Jackie Hoffman (@JackieHoffman16) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Other stars, including Jane Lynch, Matt Walton, David Kaufman, David Pressman, and more shared their thoughts on the actor\u2019s tragic passing on Twitter, grieving over the loss of an amazing talent.<\/p>\n

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What a mensch. What a loss. Love to family. https:\/\/t.co\/tqDLz4Lke2<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Amen. #PeterScolari<\/a> was a prince among men. Insanely talented and more generous than you can imagine. Dear lord. My heart breaks for his family. https:\/\/t.co\/vUhs1pbEur<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Matt Walton (@themattwalton) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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I am heartbroken to hear about Peter Scolari this morning. He was honestly one of the funniest, most generous actors I ever got to work with. (And he taught me how to juggle!) He was a comic genius & I will forever be grateful that I was lucky enough to learn from him. \ud83d\udc94 pic.twitter.com\/u30CVt4eRL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 David Kaufman (@DavidKaufman23) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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My time on Newhart wasn\u2019t long but in the few episodes I did, most of my stuff was with Peter Scolari. I\u2019ll never forget how kind and supportive he was and so incredibly talented. I was honored to get to work with him. RIP, Peter. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n

\u2014 David Pressman (@DavidPressman) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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He was so funny, so likable. From BOSOM BUDDIES to NEWHART to the HONEY I SHRUNK THE KIDS tv show to GIRLS, always loved watching him. May he Rest In Peace. https:\/\/t.co\/37pdZA7eVw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Brian Lynch (@BrianLynch) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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RIP, Peter Scolari. A welcome, acerbic presence in everything he appeared in, from Bosom Buddies to Newhart to Girls. He and Tom Hanks were so good together that Bosom Buddies soon abandoned the dumb crossdressing premise; people just wanted to watch those guys be funny together. pic.twitter.com\/6l6iiDWWDe<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Alan Sepinwall (@sepinwall) October 22, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n