British actor and film director Richard Attenborough died on 24 August 2014, at the age of 90.
Actor Mia Farrow, who appeared with Attenborough in 1964's Guns at Batasi, tweeted her tribute:
Richard Attenborough was the kindest man I have ever had the privilege of working with. A Prince. RIP 'Pa' - and thank you
Dylan McDermott, Elizabeth Perkins, and Mara Wilson – who co-starred with him in 1994's Miracle on 34th Street – expressed their sadness.
Rest in peace Richard Attenborough. U were the best Santa ever. #miracleon34thstreet @MaraWritesStuff @Elizbethperkins
Actor Richard Attenborough dies at 90 http://t.co/mbHA6lmDph” Terribly sad. He will always be my Kris Kringle. #miracleon34thstreet
Sir Richard Attenborough was the only Santa Claus I ever believed in. A wonderful man. Still in shock right now. May he rest in peace.
Wilson, who tragically lost co-star Robin Williams only two weeks ago, added this:
I knew he had lived a good long life and wasn't in the best of health, but it still comes as a shock and I'm still sad.
Former Labour MP Peter Hain and Labour MP Diane Abbott celebrated Attenborough's values.
Really sad news death Richard Attenborough brilliant actor film director anti-apartheid @UKLabour @chelseafc stalwart lovely man &friend
Richard Attenborough's unstinting and passionate support for the anti - apartheid struggle here and in South Africa will stand test of time
Sir Roger Moore, David Cameron, and Stephen Fry added tributes:
Greatly saddened to hear the great Richard Attenborough has left us. Such a wonderful and talented man.
His acting in "Brighton Rock" was brilliant, his directing of "Gandhi" was stunning - Richard Attenborough was one of the greats of cinema.
Sad to hear of Dickie Attenborogh. Family secret - he was Richard and David Dave. True story. He did so so much in so many arenas.
Both Neil Gaiman and David Walliams posted clips of Attenborough in the classic British film noir Brighton Rock.
How I will remember Richard Attenborough: http://t.co/KkfYzVgC4v
Richard Attenborough as Pinkie in 'Brighton Rock' from 1947. One of the greatest film performances of all time. https://t.co/kOH4GslOYc
And the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences shared an inspiring Attenborough quote:
"I believe we need heroes...we need certain people who we can measure our own shortcomings by." - Richard Attenborough
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of esteemed filmmaker and former BAFTA President Lord Attenborough: http://t.co/XnsDng7tnr
From 'Gandhi' to 'Cry Freedom' + his hatred for apartheid - the magnificent Sir Richard Attenborough has passed away.
Richard Attenborough was a true friend to my Grandfather and a kind, kind man. RIP. #legend
RIP Lord Richard Attenborough our dear friend from the Jurassic period. http://t.co/ZWFTVfzEnM
Beautiful memories of #RichardAttenborough as Lord Cecil in Elizabeth. Amazing director. Amazing actor to work with. Amazing human being.
Actor Simon Pegg just shared this classic image.
And comedian Marcus Brigstocke, along with Shaun of the Dead director Edgar Wright, left reminders of Richard Attenborough's impressive body of work.
What an extraordinary, wonderful and varied goodie bag of brilliant work Richard Attenborough leaves us to enjoy. RIP.
If you only know the cuddly Attenborough in Jurassic Park, see him be just terrifying in Brighton Rock & 10 Rillington Place. Amazing actor.
