Stars React to the Death of Legendary Actor 'David Canary'

Legendary All My Children star David Canary passed away on November 16 at age 77. The sad news quickly spread yesterday, and many of Canary's former co-stars expressed their love, admiration and respect for the five-time Emmy-winning actor on social media.

I just learned the news that the wonderful David Canary has passed away--I saw it posted on Kelly Ripa"s site. My deepest and heartfelt sympathy to his wife Mo and his children, Christopher and Katie. Rest in peace, David--you warm and generous, talented and fabulous man, actor and friend! I am so grateful to have known you--and to have had the privilege of sharing the AMC stage with you! I will never forget you. ❤️

A photo posted by Susan Lucci (official) (@therealsusanlucci) on Nov 24, 2015 at 7:22pm PST

So sad to learn of the passing of the great David Canary. A incredibly talented actor. A wonderful man. I was lucky to know you.

— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) November 24, 2015

I will 4evr remembr u lovngly,Mr Canary,equal parts gratitude/unendng respect.Ty 4 makng our world a beautiful place pic.twitter.com/FQggLHVue5

— Vincent Irizarry (@VincentIrizarry) November 25, 2015

I was so lucky to know him,work with him,even marry him on tv. David Canary was a love,a kind gentleman,&true talent pic.twitter.com/OLAhicJVEd

— Melissa Claire Egan (@MClaireEgan) November 25, 2015

RIP David Canary. You taught me so much, I was privileged to have you as an example. #AMC #twins

— Lauren Holly (@LaurenHolly) November 24, 2015

#rip #DavidCanary You were the epitome of class. It was a joy and an honor to call you a colleague. #AllMyChildren

— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) November 24, 2015

RIP David Canary. I was such a fan of his from #AllMyChildren. A great actor and he seemed like a lovely man.

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 24, 2015

Had the honor of working with the deeply talented & kind David Canary,1983 Off-Bway Blood Moon. Forever grateful. pic.twitter.com/rKRxlMT3Bv

— Dana Delany (@DanaDelany) November 25, 2015

I had the privilege of working with #DavidCanary on AMC. A force on screen and a man to admire. Thank you for your talent and kindness.

— Jordi Vilasuso (@JordiVilasuso) November 25, 2015

David, you were a mentor a friend and of course a father to me. I have learned so much from you. You taught me how to be a better actor and better gentleman. The world just lost one of the greatest. I will miss you so. I love you. #AMC #allmychildren #adamchandler #stuartchamdler #myfriend

A photo posted by Jacob Young (@jacob_w_young) on Nov 24, 2015 at 4:27pm PST

For more than two decades David Canary defined daytime drama on ABC. Our hearts go out to his family and we mourn his passing.

— ABC Publicity (@ABC_Publicity) November 25, 2015