It's hard to wrap our heads around the fact that Doris Day, the timeless Hollywood icon, left us on Monday, May 13, at the remarkable age of 97. Her foundation shared the heartbreaking news, and in response, her close friends took to social media to celebrate the life of this extraordinary woman who lit up our screens and hearts for decades.
Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson's mom, captured the sentiment of many when she wrote, "The great Doris Day left us and took a piece of the sun with her. She brightened our lives and lived out her life with dignity. May she rest peacefully." Meanwhile, William Shatner chimed in with, "Condolences to the family of Doris Day. She was the World’s Sweetheart and beloved by all. Que Será, Será!"
The great Doris Day left us and took a piece of the sun with her. She brighten our lives and lived out her life with dignity. May she rest peacefully. ❤️
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Remembering Doris: A Flood of Tributes
The tributes didn’t stop there. Legendary journalist Katie Couric took to Twitter to mourn the loss of the Pillow Talk star, calling her "one of a kind." Boy George also paid homage by sharing Doris' classic song "Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps" on Spotify and wrote, "God Bless Doris Day! What a voice. What a legend. Rest in peace." It was clear that Doris touched the lives of so many, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.
The Doris Day Animal Foundation provided more details about her passing, revealing that while she had been in excellent health for her age, she recently contracted a severe case of pneumonia, which ultimately led to her death. When Stella McCartney, the 47-year-old daughter of Paul McCartney, learned of the news, she immediately expressed her condolences online.
“The one, the only, the woman who inspired so much of what I do… Doris Day, I love you, my calamity Jane,” Stella tweeted. “An iconic woman who I was hugely honored to meet and share precious moments with. Rest in peace, x.”
The one, the only, the woman who inspired so much of what I do… Doris Day I love you, my calamity Jane. An iconic woman who I was hugely honoured to meet and share precious moments with. Rest in peace x pic.twitter.com/brkli7fKYE
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Her Impact on Hollywood and Beyond
It seemed like everyone in Hollywood had a special connection to Doris. Tony Bennett, the legendary musician, shared how deeply he and his wife, Susan Crow, were affected by the news. “Susan and I are saddened to hear of Doris Day’s passing. She was a wonderful friend to us and a lovely and very talented lady,” he wrote. “We will miss her beautiful smile, and it was such a thrill to appear on The Doris Day Show back in 1970.”
As we say goodbye to this remarkable woman, her memory will live on through the countless films, songs, and moments she gave us. Rest in peace, Doris.
