Neil Simon has died, and I'm not feeling so good myself.

[nolabear]

The country is having an existential crisis with the passing of so many intelligent voices that so many of us identify with, and I’m right there in it. I’ve never wanted a pendulum to swing back the other way so much.

RIP to a bright, funny writer.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/neil-simon-dead-odd-couple-748670?utm_source=twitter&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral

[LisaM]

1. Awww.

I was just in San Diego and saw they were doing "Barefoot in the Park", one of my favorites. This is one death over the weekend I'll fully mourn.

[badhair77]

2. I saw this earlier and felt the same.

Looking back at his many works it seems like a much more innocent time (even tho we know there was plenty to worry about then also). I find it harder to escape through light-hearted humor today.

[Hotler]

3. Neil Simons works were some of the ...

first plays I learned about in junior high and high school theater arts. There were always fun to do.

[oasis]

4. Outstanding author/playwright. His gift of wit was immeasurable.

RIP Doc.

[nolabear]

5. Interestingly I learned of his death from Dan Savage's Twitter feed.

There is much respect and sadness there.

[defacto7]

6. Generations are passing. Who will fill the void?

[llmart]

19. Oh, come on now...

we have the Kardashians. What more could you ask for?

[defacto7]

24. Oh yeah, forgot.

[gibraltar72]

7. Neil Simon doesn't want Trump at his funeral.

[2naSalit]

11. He really did not like

the orange shitstain one bit and was rather vocal about it in the recent past.

[smirkymonkey]

8. Oh no!

How sad! RIP Mr. Simon.

[world wide wally]

9. And thanks for the laughs

[JohnnyLib2]

10. Despite sadness,

I'm thankful to have shared his time on earth.

[2naSalit]

12. +1

[apkhgp]

13. There is an empty space on Broadway right now

And every other stage in the world. Neil Simon developed a vast array of comedy and wisdom. Such that could move so many people over his brilliant career. When they say "The pen is mightier than the sword", well.....Neil Simon's pen has fallen silent. His works however, will live on for everyone to enjoy.

[nolabear]

16. Very well put. I think Broadway may well be dark tonight.

There’s certainly a deep need for sharpness, wit and humor right now. I hope we find more of his like coming up.

[ChazInAz]

14. Thanks for all the jobs, Neil!

As an actor, I know that he has provided work for just about every performer in the world. I've been in several of his plays, my first being Mr. Blasko in "Barefoot In The Park".

[nolabear]

17. How wonderful! I don't think people appreciate the depth of his characters.

His touch was so light and funny that I think people responded to his people without knowing they were.

[MoonRiver]

15. A lot of wonderful people transitioning right now.

RIP Neil Simon

[saidsimplesimon]

18. nola, today we mourn,

tomorrow we honor those we admire with action. imo

[heaven05]

20. may his spirit

inspire others as he did while here. May he be at peace...condolences to his family

[marble falls]

21. Felt saddened as soon as I saw the headline this morning.

[DeminPennswoods]

22. The Odd Couple

as adapted for TV with Jack Klugman and Tony Randall is still one of my all-time favorite shows. And it's still hilarious even after all these years.

[Wounded Bear]

23. He wrote some of the best scripts of the late 20th Century...