Following the unfortunate death of iconic Saturday Night Live player Jan Hooks, the Twitter world has been blowing up with many sharing their condolences and offering some kind words and memories of the late comedic actress. Personalities such as Seth Meyers, Billy Eichner, Kevin Nealon, Patton Oswalt, Judd Apatow, Dane Cook and Seth MacFarlane are just some of the many.
Hooks reportedly passed away yesterday, Oct. 9, at the age of 57. No further details about her passing have been released.
Check out some of the many comedians who have been inspired by Jan Hooks over the years:
Such sad news about the BRILLIANT Jan Hooks. Worshipped her on SNL. RIP.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 9, 2014
I just heard the news former #SNL cast member Jan Hooks has died. She was one of the funniest performers ever on SNL. Always a stand out. — Dane Cook (@DaneCook) October 9, 2014
“@TheWrap: #RIP: Jan Hooks, 'Saturday Night Live' Star, Dead at 57 https://t.co/bP8jD0Z06A pic.twitter.com/DymDCt3dr4” oh no. So crazy funny. — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) October 9, 2014
Not now, but sometime this weekend I'll think of Jan Hooks saying "adobe" and I'll get tear-eyed. I know it. #RIPJanHooks — Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) October 9, 2014
Never Forget. pic.twitter.com/8uqXgUL5M3 — billy eichner (@billyeichner) October 9, 2014
Jan Hooks still stands out as one of the funniest cast members in SNL history. Very sorry to read about her passing. — Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) October 9, 2014
My girlfriend in the 80’s and my friend forever, Janners. God, were you talented. Too soon and too sad. #JanHooks pic.twitter.com/l2wGR9HJ0x — Kevin Nealon (@kevin_nealon) October 10, 2014
RIP Jan Hooks — Margaret Cho (@margaretcho) October 9, 2014
Wonderful lady! #funny RT @Suntimes: The ever-versatile Jan Hooks of 'SNL' fame has died at 57 https://t.co/8TMHXHg78I pic.twitter.com/Cc573KY9cZ — Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) October 9, 2014
© 2025 Mstars News, All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.RIP Jan Hooks. An endearing, funny woman who so inspired and made me laugh so much. A bright light went out. — Cheri Oteri (@cherioteri) October 9, 2014