'The Big Bang Theory' Carol Ann Susi Costar Kunal Nayyar Pays Tribute To Mrs. Wolowitz On 'Ellen'

The Big Bang Theory lost a member of their tight-knit family earlier this week after Carol Ann Susi lost her battle with cancer. The 62-year-old star, who played Howard's mother Mrs. Wolowitz on the popular CBS series, was never seen on the series but rather only heard through voiceovers. The cast, including Raj, played by Kunal Nayyar, is definitely missing her on the show's set.

According to E! News, Kunal appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, where he gave a moving speech about his former costar.

"Sadly, a couple of days ago, we lost one of our cast members," the star explained to Ellen. "She's famous because of her voice. She unfortunately lost her battle with cancer. We will miss her and she was a lovely lady. Her spirit will live with us on set forever."

Watch the best of Mrs. Wolowitz in the clip below:

The star also shared some fond memories of the voiceover actress during his time on the talk show.

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"She's the only person I know in Los Angeles who didn't drive," Nayyar revealed. "For 30 years, she didn't drive a car. She would take the bus to work at Big Bang!"

He also goes on to say that Carol felt like part of his extended family, as he has been part of the series for eight years.

The creators of Big Bang also felt the loss, releasing a statement following the star's death:

"The Big Bang Theory family has lost a beloved member today with the passing of Carol Ann Susi, who hilariously and memorably voiced the role of Mrs. Wolowitz," creators Chuck Lorre, Steve Molaro and Bill Prady explained, according to The Independent. "Unseen by viewers, the Mrs. Wolowitz character became a bit of a mystery throughout the show's eight seasons. What was not a mystery, however, was Carol Ann's immense talent and comedic timing, which were on display during each unforgettable appearance. In addition to her talent, Carol Ann was a constant source of joy and kindness to all. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with her family during this time, and we will miss her greatly."

Readers: Do you watch the show? Was Susi's death a shock to you? What were your favorite Mrs. Wolowitz moments from the show? Comment below.