‘Cheers’, ‘Robin Hood: Men in Tights’ Actor Roger Rees Dead at 71

It's being reported that versatile actor Roger Rees has recently died at the age of 71. The Huffington Post reports that the actor's death came "after a brief illness." He died at his New York City home this past Friday, July 10, 2015. Before his death, Ree's was seen in a number of hit Hollywood films and television shows, including The West Wing, Robin Hood: Men in Tights and Cheers.

Following word of his death, it appeared that Twitter blew up with tributes to the iconic actor. Take a look at some tweets from his fellow actors, and people he worked with in the past, below:

I'm so shocked . RIP Roger Rees. Truly a world-class actor who was beyond brilliant in Mel 's film. pic.twitter.com/avYWXR4jU5

— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) July 11, 2015

Thinking of Rick Elice today when we got the news of Roger Rees passing. He was a beautiful , talented man. We will all miss him. — Kim Cattrall (@KimCattrall) July 11, 2015

One of the best performances I ever saw was Roger Rees in Nicholas Nickleby. He blew me away. — Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) July 11, 2015

Today we lost another giant talent. Goodbye 2 my dear friend. I will remember u with such smiles. R.IP #RogerRees pic.twitter.com/Q1lxYwG8Wk — aasif mandvi (@aasif) July 11, 2015

Roger Rees as Nicholas Nickleby was one of the core cultural experiences of my life. Thank you, RR. https://t.co/nIxPplv0gB — John Hodgman (@hodgman) July 11, 2015

Sad to learn about passing of Roger Rees... — ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) July 11, 2015

Brilliant actor, dear friend and colleague, witty, kind, private man, Roger Rees died this morning. A space is left that cannot be filled.

— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) July 11, 2015

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