Hollywood legend Debbie Reynolds, who passed away yesterday afternoon, was a frequent guest star on NBC's long-running comedy WILL & GRACE. The actress portrayed Bobbi Adler, the outspoken, over-the-top mother of Grace Adler, played by Debra Messing.
Following news of Reynolds' passing, Messing took to social media to react to the devastating news, first posting a heartfelt tweet:
So heartsick. Debbie went to be with Carrie. It's such a devastating 1,2 punch. She was my "mom" for years & I loved her dearly.A legend.
- Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) December 29, 2016
The actress followed it up with an extended post on Instagram: "Debbie went to be with Carrie. She always worried about her. Carrie left too soon and now they are together again. My heart is literally broken. For 8 years she was my mom. She was pure energy & light when she came on stage. She was loving, and bawdy, and playful- a consummate pro- old school and yet had the work ethic and investment in her craft of a new fiery up and comer. She was always running off to Vegas or somewhere else "on the road" to be a hoofer, to sing and dance and make people laugh. She performed 340 days out of the year. An inspiration on every level. A Legend of course, the epitome of clean cut American optimism, dancing with Gene Kelly as an equal, a warrior woman who never stopped working. A devoted mother and grandmother, and aunt and great aunt, and friend. I lost my mom a few years ago. She loved that Debbie was my TV mom. I hope they find each other and hug and kiss and my mom says, "I got you, Debbie. Carrie's waiting for you." RIP Bobbie Adler."
WILL & GRACE STAR Sean Hayes also tweeted his emotional response to Reynolds' passing:
It is beyond astonishing that both @carrieffisher & @DebbieReynolds1 have left this earth. I overwhelmingly adored & admired them both. ?????? pic.twitter.com/emLn1ZvwUd
- Sean Hayes (@SeanHayes) December 29, 2016
Series star Eric McCormack shared:
The combination of the loss of @carrieffisher & then her mom @DebbieReynolds1 is too much. I'm really at a loss here... #toomuch16
- Eric McCormack (@EricMcCormack) December 29, 2016
Below, watch a clip of Debbie Reynolds' appearance as WILL & GRACE's Bobbi Adler:
Photo Credit: Linda Lenzi
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