Ron and Clint Howard Remember Dad Rance’s ‘Enthusiasm, Dignity and Fearlessness’ (Guest Column) https://t.co/Oqt1CSUc6E via @variety
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) December 3, 2017
Around the Thanksgiving weekend, Ron Howard's father Rance Howard passed away at the age of 89 due to West Nile virus. He's been tweeting lots of memories and articles related to his dad
Actors that both Howards worked with expressed their condolences
A great picture a friend shared with us. Brother Clint, me and our Dad Rance Howard on the set of #TheAndyGriffithShowpic.twitter.com/4VcWNVF4ce
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) November 27, 2017
Love from all of us to all of you. He was an incredible man.❤️
— Jason Ritter (@JasonRitter) November 26, 2017
My dad loved his #Babylon5 appearances. Many thanks https://t.co/i9BqwzZsep
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) November 26, 2017
RIP RANCE HOWARD! A LEGENDARY ACTOR & A KIND GOOD HEARTED MAN WHOM I HAD THE PLEASURE OF DIRECTING ONCE! HE WAS AMAZINGLY PROFESSIONAL AFTER 50 ODD YRS N THE BIZ! HE GAVE ME A GR8 COMPLIMENT WHEN HE TOLD ME MY DIRECTING STYLE WAS MUCH LIKE THAT OF HIS SON RON HOWARD! MY HEART &
— Corey Feldman (@Corey_Feldman) November 26, 2017
Beautifully written. He was one hell of a guy and so are you @RealRonHoward. Wishing you and your family all the best. #RanceHoward#RestInPeacehttps://t.co/Z40HvJfLnj
— Leonard Maltin (@leonardmaltin) November 25, 2017
He loved working for the Joe. You were one of his favorite directors. Many thanks https://t.co/mQa9du909g
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) November 26, 2017
Today we lost one of the greats: #RanceHoward, who I was proud to call a personal friend. When I first arrived in LA , he opened his home to me & made me feel like family. He was a legend, both as a person & performer. @BryceDHoward& @RealRonHoward sending lots of love.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) November 26, 2017
Hey @RealRonHoward my deepest condolences . He was a fine man indeed was Rance Howard . Fine man , fine actor .
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 25, 2017
Being in his company was always a pleasure. https://t.co/yYYZgeViBq
my condolences to you and your family 🙏🏿
— Omar Sy (@OmarSy) November 25, 2017
I was fortunate to play your father's son in a film. What a gentle & kind soul. He was a prince. My condolences
— donal logue (@donallogue) November 25, 2017
Bryce Dallas Howard also shared a poem that her grandfather memorized by heart as well as a short film
My grandfather, the patriarch of our family’s favorite poem, he could recite it from heart. I think I’ll do the same now. pic.twitter.com/48oxLsKXte
— Bryce Dallas Howard (@BryceDHoward) November 26, 2017
Here’s a short film I made with and inspired by my grandfather Rance Howard; a true romantic who lived an epic life with creativity, integrity and love. ❤️❤️❤️ Love you Grandad:
— Bryce Dallas Howard (@BryceDHoward) November 26, 2017
Solemates https://t.co/KUQpGuaM9w@RealRonHoward
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RIP #JimNabors. Talented, intelligent and so fun-loving & gracious. I loved acting with him on the #TheAndyGriffithShow His public persona belied his worldliness gained through travel & curiosity. A fascinating good-hearted guy. This is a rough week https://t.co/eEDzNrzo96
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) December 1, 2017
Jim Nabors passed away at 87 in Hawaii. Known best for playing Gomer Pyle on The Andy Griffith Show, he appeared in various shows throughout the years as well as a handful of movies at the behest of his friend Burt Reynolds. From 1972 to 2014, he would sing "Back Home Again in Indiana" before ever Indy 500.
In 2013, Nabors married Stan Cadwallader, his partner of 38 years who was by his bedside when Nabors passed.
As one of our first #MuppetShow guests, #JimNabors became part of the Muppet family. We’ll miss his laughter, his singing, and his friendship.
— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) November 30, 2017
Believe it or not, #JimNabors used to babysit me when i was a kid in LA. A total gentleman and a class act.
— Alton Brown (@altonbrown) December 1, 2017
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