Tributes flow in for the talk show legend.
David Letterman presented the Late Show for the last time last night after a 23 year stint as host of the popular late night show.
His entire TV career spanned over 30 years and he became an icon and the standard-setter for entertainment and comedy in the States.
The reaction to his last show was massive, here’s what some well-known names had to say about the man.
TV won’t be the same without Dave. pic.twitter.com/9q5NHTf3b5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 20, 2015
You made it cool to be smart You made it cool to be witty This pic’s truly a dream come true @Letterman #Letterman pic.twitter.com/ZmpJCbcp5S
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) May 20, 2015
Thank you for so many laughs! You will be greatly missed @Letterman pic.twitter.com/LG8oKlYTTb
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) May 21, 2015
This was my very first interview on @Letterman I was so nervous but he was incredible. You will be missed Dave pic.twitter.com/Mpf6rjLx6H
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) May 21, 2015
Watching @Letterman w/ Tim. Hard to imagine late night without David. Thanks for all of the laughs. We will all miss you!!!! #ThanksDave
— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) May 21, 2015
Don’t forget @Letterman tonight #ThanksDave
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 21, 2015
#ThanksDave—for two decades of laughs, insights, and, yes, even pantsuit jokes. @Letterman, you’re a legend. -H pic.twitter.com/Cz9TDwTxAw
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 21, 2015
Tonight is David @Letterman’s final show. What a wonderful, inspiring, hilarious, groundbreaking, amazing ride. #ThanksDave
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 21, 2015
Thanks for all the memories, David @Letterman!! https://t.co/Fb2UzAMuPF
— Snow Patrol (@SnowPatrolBand) May 20, 2015
Thanks for the joy and the escape Mr. Letterman. We sure will miss you. #legend @Letterman
— Tony Hale (@MrTonyHale) May 20, 2015
Love my kid more than life itself but if he wakes up again in next 40 mins he’s probably gonna have to cry it out. #ToughLove #ThanksDave
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) May 21, 2015
He hasn’t said a word and I’m crying. #ThanksDave
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) May 21, 2015
Last one …#thanksdave for all the laughs, memories and support throughout the years – we are really… https://t.co/GjD8EZAaFd
— Jessica Alba (@jessicaalba) May 21, 2015
David @Letterman I will miss u and your freezing cold studio you have always been my favorite flirt and I adore you so much #ThanksDave
— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) May 21, 2015
Our ’97 late night TV debut of Mmmbop was on the Late Show & also this performance later that year. #ThanksDave -ITZ https://t.co/QzqcKlKCNv
— HANSON (@hansonmusic) May 21, 2015
Any other east coast 30 something’s getting a little emo on the couch right now. It’s just dust….dusty in here…. #ThanksDave
— josh groban (@joshgroban) May 21, 2015
Tonight is @letterman’s final Late Show. We love each other so much. I will miss him so. But look out — I’ll find him!! #ThanksDave
— Betty White (@BettyMWhite) May 21, 2015
Thank you and goodnight -David Letterman #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/KV9F3CiLZd
— Letterman (@Letterman) May 21, 2015
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