A 'Venerable Human Being': Celebrities Pay Heartfelt Tribute To John Hurt

So very sad to hear that the immensely talented and deeply beloved John Hurt has died. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) January 28, 2017

John Hurt. Midnight Express. Nothing better. Ever.

— Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis) January 28, 2017

What a fabulous actor, splendid voice and venerable human being. How sad to lose him. RIP John Hurt. Bri https://t.co/JpxM8XGml0

— Dr. Brian May (@DrBrianMay) January 28, 2017

My deepest sympathies to John Hurt's family, friends and fans. He was a dear friend.

— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) January 28, 2017

God speed to John Hurt, a legendary actor and good human being.

— Sharon Stone (@sharonstone) January 28, 2017

Very sad to hear of John Hurt's passing. It was such an honor to have watched you work, sir.

— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) January 28, 2017

JOHN HURT. Simply an inspiration to all of us artists. Hopefully he will influence many actors in the future for a long long time. pic.twitter.com/LDlB07CB58

— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) January 28, 2017

John Hurt's Richard Rich in "A Man for All Seasons:" a paragon of heartbreaking human weakness & model for many of characters. #ButforWales pic.twitter.com/z6lUkpWBJZ

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) January 28, 2017

How fortunate we are to have lived in a world with John Hurt's rendition of "Jabberwocky". pic.twitter.com/qfOjxbgFsY

— Ronan Farrow (@RonanFarrow) January 28, 2017

I loved John Hurt. I worked with him many times. A generous, funny and intelligent man.Brilliant actor. Great storyteller. Going to miss him

— David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) January 28, 2017

John Hurt was one of the most powerful, giving, and effortlessly real actors I've ever worked with. Remarkable human being. U will be missed

— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) January 28, 2017

So sorry to hear of Sir John Hurt's passing. A gloriously talented actor, one of the best, of this or any era. Rest in peace, sir.

— Alfred Molina (@OfficialMolina) January 28, 2017

Another National Treasure Lost. #RIP John Hurt.

— E L James (@E_L_James) January 28, 2017

RIP my dear friend John Hurt. You were an awesome talent, an amazing co-star, and a better friend...you will be missed by all who knew you

— Jason Priestley (@Jason_Priestley) January 28, 2017

No one could have played The Elephant Man more memorably. He carried that film into cinematic immortality. He will be sorely missed.

— Mel Brooks (@MelBrooks) January 28, 2017

The death of legend John Hurt (not to mention the politics of the age) demand another viewing of 1984.

— Cecil Baldwin (@CecilBaldwinIII) January 28, 2017

RIP John Hurt. Always great pic.twitter.com/rbPssFNVsy

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 28, 2017

So so sad to have lost such an extraordinary talent and friend. Sir John Hurt. R. I. P. pic.twitter.com/J2eMMBVNLB

— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) January 28, 2017

John Hurt was nothing if not movingly human. Loyal, loving and incredibly intelligent and kind. He was family.

— Guillermo del Toro (@RealGDT) January 28, 2017

Every actor looked up to you. RIP John Hurt.

— Peter Serafinowicz (@serafinowicz) January 28, 2017

RIP John Hurt "Archibald u speak! One must never underestimate the healing power of hatred!" Montrose in Rob Roy

— Axl Rose (@axlrose) January 28, 2017

Oh no. What terrible news. We've lost #JohnHurt as great on the stage, small screen and big. A great man & great friend of Norfolk & #NCFC

— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) January 28, 2017

John was such a fine actor, one of the very best! My thoughts go out to his family. #RIPJohnhurt pic.twitter.com/Bwx9U2T9qh

— Malcolm McDowell (@McDowellMalc) January 28, 2017

Dance until your feet hurt. laugh until your face hurts.

Act until your John Hurt. #RIPJohnHurt

— Dominic Monaghan. (@DomsWildThings) January 28, 2017

Sir John Hurt showed us that your career can be diverse as the characters you play. So many wonderful performances.
John Barrowman MBE pic.twitter.com/uOLSPEa51k

— John Barrowman MBE (@Team_Barrowman) January 28, 2017

R.I.P to the amazing John Hurt. I said 'The Naked Civil Servant changed my life' He replied in the voice of Quentin Crisp 'mine too! #genius

— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) January 28, 2017

We are incredibly saddened to learn that Sir John Hurt has passed away aged 77: https://t.co/rIVKcr8tlc

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) January 28, 2017

"Human rights are ours by birth. They cannot be given or taken away by any individual, organisation or court." - John Hurt, our friend, RIP. pic.twitter.com/rzUUjhBQdf

— Amnesty Int'l NI (@AmnestyNI) January 28, 2017

We're sad to report the death of Sir John Hurt who so brilliantly played the War Doctor: https://t.co/mpKF1U9LFD pic.twitter.com/KrErgepsnd

— Doctor Who Official (@bbcdoctorwho) January 28, 2017