Adam Sandler Pays Tribute To The Late Louie Anderson: 'A Funny Great Guy'

Comedian Adam Sandler is mourning the loss of another comedic great.

Author, game show host, and stand-up comedian Louie Anderson passed away on Friday of blood cancer.

Many comedians, actors, and fans took to social media in order to express their condolences for the late Emmy Award winner.

Adam Sandler tweeted, "D---. Such a funny great guy."

"Made us all laugh so much. Loved him," he continued. "Condolences to his whole family."

Sandler had also paid tribute to the loss of another beloved stand-up comedian, Bob Saget, who passed away earlier this month.

"Great man," Sandler tweeted. "Funny as h---. Such a nice person. Love to Bob and his whole family."

Many other comedians and actors also took to social media to express their condolences.

Comedian Gilbert Gottfriedtweeted, “This photo is very sad now. RIP Bob Saget and RIP Louie Anderson. Both good friends that will be missed.”

Actor Henry Winklertweeted, “Louie Anderson : Your generosity of spirit will cover the world from above .. we are so lucky you were on earth for a moment , spreading your humor all over like bars of living gold .. Good Bye.”

Comedian Pauly Shore tweeted, Attention comedians and @TheComedyStore alumni’s I say this with a heavy heart just left the hospital in Las Vegas where Louie Anderson his sisters and close friend were kind enough to let me say my goodbyes he’s still with us but keep him in your prayers.”

Actor Michael McKeantweeted, “Baskets was such a phenomenal ‘second act’ for Louie Anderson. I wish he’d gotten a third. RIP.”

Comedian Jeff Rosstweeted, “When Meatloaf died Louie Anderson was like, ‘What’s the point of living?’ I loved them both.”

Director Travon Free tweeted, “Louie Anderson was a very dear friend and one of the people who very early in my career believed in me and would put me and a couple of other comics he loved up in a hotel in Vegas and pay us to open for him when we needed money. What a huge loss. Rest in peace my friend.”

Author Tim Tyrrell tweeted, “Oh Louie, this is sad. We laughed so hard in the studio when we brought our show to Vegas. I love this picture of us from 8 years and 70 lbs ago. Rest In Peace. #LouieAnderson”

GeorgeWallacetweeted, “Heaven has a hell of an open mic night goin' right about now. Everybody gets the light. You'll be missed. Louie. What an awesome friend. One in a million. Also pictured, the very much alive @kathleenmadigan, who has promised not to die this year.”