Robin Leach's life 'full of champagne wishes and caviar dreams' remembered on Twitter

Admirers of celebrity journalist Robin Leach took to Twitter to grieve the passing of the man who gave a peek at the affluent "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." Leach died early Friday morning at the age of 76 in Las Vegas, where he'd been on staff for the Las Vegas Review Journal.

Sharing a photo with Leach, Celine Dion remembered him as "a thoughtful and considerate man, and a great supporter of the entertainment scene in Las Vegas."

Saddened to hear the news that Robin Leach has passed away. He was a thoughtful and considerate man, and a great supporter of the entertainment scene in Las Vegas. - Céline xx…

📸: Cashmanhttps://t.co/qsuWXfmxyi pic.twitter.com/NTmemdsXAq — Celine Dion (@celinedion) August 24, 2018

Motley Crue lead vocalist Vince Neil said he was "so sad" to hear of Leach's passing, and described him as "a long time friend."

"He was an amazing person. He’s going to be missed by me and thousands more worldwide. RIP brother," he tweeted.

So sad to hear about my long time friend Robin Leach‘s passing. He was an amazing person. He’s going to be missed by me and thousands more worldwide. RIP brother. pic.twitter.com/Aje8Iac0Cq — Vince Neil (@thevinceneil) August 24, 2018

William Shatner also shared his condolences. "He will be missed," he tweeted.

Condolences to the family of my friend @Robin_Leach He will be missed. — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 24, 2018

Chef Robert Irvine took to Twitter to "say good bye to a great man" and remembered the "many occasions" they spoke. "A great gentle man who loved people RIP Robin," Irvine wrote. "Thoughts & prayers."

Well good morning everyone , wanted to say good bye to a great man @Robin_Leach who passed away last night. had on many occasions chatted & was interviewed by Robin. A great gentle man who loved people RIP Robin 🙏🏻😇Thoughts & prayers. — Robert Irvine (@RobertIrvine) August 24, 2018

Actress Morgan Fairchild remembered her "friend since (the) '70's."

"I did the pilot of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous for him. I remember him calling and saying 'I have an idea for a new show! Could you help?' A dear, dear man!! No man enjoyed life more!" she added.

Robin was my friend since '70's. I did the pilot of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous for him. I remember him calling and saying "I have an idea for a new show! Could you help?" A dear, dear man!! No man enjoyed life more! RIP https://t.co/0kj7CLckor — Morgan Fairchild (@morgfair) August 24, 2018

Chef Scott Conant also shared kind words about Leach, writing "... he was always kind to me and a friend to Las Vegas businesses I’ve had over the past almost 10 years. I hope you’re resting at your grand chalet in the sky my friend."

So saddened to hear about the passing of @Robin_Leach he was always kind to me and a friend to Las Vegas businesses I’ve had over the past almost 10 years. I hope you’re resting at your grand chalet in the sky my friend. RIP — Scott Conant (@conantnyc) August 24, 2018

Actor Darin Brooks said he "loved" "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous" "Aww man!! ... RIP Robin Leach," he tweeted.

Aww man!! ... RIP Robin Leach ... Loved that show #LifestylesOfTheRichAndFamous — Darin Brooks (@THEEdarinbrooks) August 24, 2018

Fox News correspondent Rick Leventhal shared a photo of himself with Leach along with a kind message. "My best man, great friend, brilliant, kind & generous & incredibly entertaining. I will miss you," he wrote.

RIP Robin Leach. My best man, great friend, brilliant, kind & generous & incredibly entertaining. I will miss you. pic.twitter.com/PPKzFI3isp — RickLeventhalFoxNews (@RickLeventhal) August 24, 2018

Las Vegas mayor Carolyn G. Goodman tweeted, "Now an eternity of champagne and caviar. We’ve lost a dear, dear friend and a wonderful man. Rest in peace Robin Leach."

Now an eternity of champagne and caviar. We’ve lost a dear, dear friend and a wonderful man. Rest in peace Robin Leach. — Carolyn G. Goodman (@mayoroflasvegas) August 24, 2018

Political comedian Tim Young said, “You lived a life full of champagne wishes and caviar dreams.”

RIP Robin Leach. You lived a life full of champagne wishes and caviar dreams. — Tim Young (@TimRunsHisMouth) August 24, 2018

“Ghost Adventures” host Zak Bagans said he was sad to hear his “friend and local Las Vegan” had passed.

Sad news to hear my friend and local Las Vegan @Robin_Leach has passed. My thoughts are with his family. Robin ALWAYS helped me by writing/saying such nice things and supporting all my projects. Rest In Peace my friend. — Zak Bagans 🧛🏻‍♂️ (@Zak_Bagans) August 24, 2018

“My thoughts are with his family. Robin ALWAYS helped me by writing/saying such nice things and supporting all my projects,” he tweeted. “Rest In Peace my friend.”

Canadian singer Gage (whose real name is Pierre Gage) also remembered the late celebrity journalist. "I made the change from a common thief to up close and personal with #RobinLeach - NOTORIOUS B.I.G," he tweeted.

I made the change from a common thief to up close and personal with #RobinLeach - NOTORIOUS B.I.G — Gage (@KingGage_) August 24, 2018

Media personality Kevin M. Klein shared kind words and a photo with Leach. "I’ve never met anybody who loved life more than #RobinLeach. Thanks for all the great times," he tweeted.

I’ve never met anybody who loved life more than #RobinLeach. Thanks for all the great times. #RIP pic.twitter.com/0eFxFLeY1V — Kevin M. Klein (@TheKevinKlein) August 24, 2018

The Miami Herald's wrestling contributor Scott Fishman remembered Leach's early involvement in the wrestling world.

Sad to hear of the passing of #LifestylesoftheRichandFamous’ #RobinLeach. Remember his involvement early on in #WWE #WrestleMania. Champagne wishes and caviar dreams. 🙁 pic.twitter.com/Ed9UiA17hD — Scott Fishman (@smFISHMAN) August 24, 2018

"Sad to hear of the passing of #LifestylesoftheRichandFamous’ #RobinLeach. Remember his involvement early on in #WWE #WrestleMania. Champagne wishes and caviar dreams," he wrote.

ABC anchor Megan Telles declared "glasses up" to toast Leach's life.

What a friendship. I will never forget his sassy personality and how he was able to command a room without saying a word. You two were a power pair in the entertainment community. Glasses up! 🥂 #RobinLeach https://t.co/Gg9gn84HfK — Megan Telles (@mtelles) August 24, 2018

"I will never forget his sassy personality and how he was able to command a room without saying a word," she tweeted.

Rachel Smith, host of MORE & MORE ACCESS on FOX5Vegas, said she was "very sad to hear about the passing of Robin Leach."

So very sad to hear about the passing of Robin Leach. He was a great fellow entertainment friend and colleague and I always loved seeing him around Vegas. He leaves an amazing legacy & will be truly missed. My love to all his family and friends. ❤️#RobinLeach @FOX5Vegas — RACHEL SMITH (@RACHELFOX5) August 24, 2018

"He was a great fellow entertainment friend and colleague and I always loved seeing him around Vegas. He leaves an amazing legacy & will be truly missed," she tweeted. "My love to all his family and friends."

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