Garry Marshall, the producer, writer-director and sometimes actor who created Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley and Pretty Woman, has died. He was 81.

Marshall died Tuesday night of complications from pneumonia following a stroke at a hospital in Burbank, California, Mashable has confirmed with his publicist, Michelle Bega.

The Hollywood legend made a name for himself in the 1970s creating such iconic TV sitcoms as Happy Days and Mork & Mindy. Later, he became known for directing box office hits including Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries.

Soon after news of his death broke, his Hollywood friends and colleagues paid tribute to him on social media.

GARRY MARSHALL Rest In Peace .. Thank you for my professional life. Thank you for your loyalty , friendship and generosity . — Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) July 20, 2016

RIP Garry Marshall. You forever changed my father's life, and thus, mine. Thank you for capturing so much joy on film, over and over. — Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) July 20, 2016

Here's my recent talk with Garry Marshall RIP https://t.co/ySD0FN5OQl pic.twitter.com/Qhu9ethN8m — marc maron (@marcmaron) July 20, 2016

My heart is broken. Comic genius, Garry Marshall has died. A cultural icon who was brilliant till the end. Always kind. Always funny! RIP — Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) July 20, 2016

The world has lost a great man, a comedy icon and a wonderful friend.

Rest in peace Garry Marshall. — bob saget (@bobsaget) July 20, 2016

Garry Marshall was as sweet as he was generous and he told a great story. He will be missed. — Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) July 20, 2016

#GarryMarshall was one of the good ones! He always fought for what is right! He helped change this world in many ways. ❤️❤️❤️ — Lance Bass (@LanceBass) July 20, 2016

Garry Marshall gave me one of the best experiences I ever had in my career. Thanks pal. RIP — jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) July 20, 2016

So sad to hear the news about Garry Marshall. He was a kind and generous man who gave everything to his family and his work. A real loss... — Fred Savage (@thefredsavage) July 20, 2016

R.I.P. Garry Marshall. A great, great guy and the best casino boss in the history of film. #lostinamerica — Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) July 20, 2016

Marshall's death was first reported by Access Hollywood.

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