Tributes are being paid to American comedian Garry Shandling who's died.
The 66 year-old entertainer's best known for his pioneering work on "The Larry Sanders Show".
Ricky Gervais called him "one of the most influential comedians of a generation" while Miranda Hart tweeted he was "an inspiration".
Actor Steve Martin says it's "a real loss" for the industry.
Meanwhile, stars of the entertainment industry have been paying tribute to Mr Shandling:
RIP the great Garry Shandling. Surely, one of the most influential comedians of a generation.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling was as kind and generous as he was funny and that is saying a lot.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) March 24, 2016
Garry Shandling was, pure and simple, a genius
— Adam Scott (@mradamscott) March 24, 2016
Goodbye Gary Shandling thank you for your kindness and your generosity and for making me laugh so damn much
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) March 24, 2016
