Carol Burnett; Steve Lawrence.Photo:Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC;Todd Williamson/NBC
Hollywood To You/Star Max/GC;Todd Williamson/NBC
Carol Burnettis mourning the loss of her friend and collaboratorSteve Lawrence.
“Steve was one of my favorite guests on my variety show, appearing 39 times. He was also my very close friend … so close that I considered him ‘family.’ He will always be in my heart,” the comedian and former variety show host, 90, captioneda black-and-white photographof them performing together in their younger years.
Burnett shared the tribute on her Instagram account on Thursday after news broke of Lawrence’s death. He was 88.
Carol Burnett and Steve Lawrence; 1969.CBS Photo Archive/Getty
CBS Photo Archive/Getty
“What a talent. Rest now, Steve,”Jane Lynchwrote in the comment section.
Fans also showed their support, with one writing, “Whenever I think of Steve Lawrence I immediately think of your show. He was always a favorite guest. Wonderful singer and great in the sketches too. He and [Eydie] were wonderful!! R.I.P.”
Steve Lawrence.Andrew Toth/Getty
“I have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, and it’s in the early stages. I am being treated with medications under the supervision of some of the finest doctors in the field,”Lawrence wrote. “Fortunately, they have managed to slow down this horrific process. I’m living my life, going out in public and trying to spend as much time as possible with my family and friends while I am still able to engage and enjoy.”
The New York native rose to fame as one half of the music duo Steve and Eydie with his late wifeEydie Gormé.
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Burnett, Lynch, 63, and fans weren’t the only ones to reflect on his legacy via social media on Thursday.
Family Guycreator and starSeth MacFarlanealso shared a tribute online.
“RIP Steve Lawrence— This guy has been a musical hero of mine for years. His effortless baritone and superb phrasing made the most difficult songs sound easy,” the animator, 50,tweetedon X (formerly known as Twitter).
Steve Lawrence.CBS/Getty
In his post was archival footage of the late entertainer performing “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever."
Throughout Lawrence’s career, he also earned a No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart in 1963 before doing the same in 1971.
source: people.com
