Hollywood is remembering Sen. John McCain, who passed away Saturday after suffering from brain cancer. He was 81.
Condolences poured in quickly for the former Republican presidential candidate, two-time Gold Star recipient and political icon. On Friday his family announced that the senator, “with his usual strength of will,” had “chosen to discontinue medical treatment.”
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote: “Each of us must strive for his dignity, his service, his commitment to county. He showed us the way. Ellen DeGeneres wrote: “He always stood up for what he believed was right.” And Dave Foley added: “Decency has lost a representative.”
Here are some statements from those mourning McCain’s death.
I will miss Senator McCain dearly, and my thoughts are with Cindy and Senator McCain’s whole family. What I said yesterday matters even more today. Each of us must strive for his dignity, his service, his commitment to country. He showed us the way. https://t.co/xwaumiDrJ0
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) August 26, 2018
God Bless, #JohnMcCain . Respect for this American citizen who proudly served our country for so many years. #RIP https://t.co/gzJTdG5QKz
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) August 26, 2018
I was honored to have met John McCain. He always stood up for what he believed was right. Sending love to his family on this very sad day for our country. pic.twitter.com/SiIsXJMqvo
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 26, 2018
Decency has lost a representative. #RIPJohnMccain
— Dave Foley (@DaveSFoley) August 26, 2018
Senator John McCain passed today, all i can think about..he never stopped trying to do his best. What an honor it’s been to know him. My condolences to the family he loved and adored and to his daughter & my friend @MeghanMcCain…from all my family, much love
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) August 26, 2018
A asked senator McCain how he stays motivated after all this time he told me, “it’s not active. As I drive to work, The day I see this capital building on the horizon and don’t feel inspired, is the day I will stop fighting for the principles for which she stands.”
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) August 26, 2018
America lost a real hero today. Condolences to @cindymccain, the McCain family and the Arizonans who were so fortunate to have the opportunity to vote for a man of principle. John McCain’s sacrifice and the sacrifices made by all our POWs and MIAs must never be forgotten.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 26, 2018
John McCain's finest moment (for me) came in 2008, when a woman at a rally referred to Obama as an Arab. "No, ma'am," McCain replied. "He's a decent family man, a citizen that I just happen to have disagreements with." That's manning up.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 26, 2018
All my love, respect and admiration for @MeghanMcCain and her family today. I hope the President can muster some amount of decency and respect to say something kind about a man who was very important to this country, all political differences aside. #JohnMcCain
— Listening in the Dark ✨Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) August 26, 2018
John McCain had integrity, intelligence, and courage. RIP https://t.co/KchQ1OQY5Q
— olivia wilde (@oliviawilde) August 26, 2018
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RIP.☮️ From start to finish he fought for us in battle and for his country in putting his blood , guts , brains and devotion to his country before himself. God bless you, Senator. ♥️♥️♥️to his loved ones. https://t.co/zrZZE6ckzt pic.twitter.com/WnRqrUFeNz
— Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) August 26, 2018
All my love, respect and admiration for @MeghanMcCain and her family today. I hope the President can muster some amount of decency and respect to say something kind about a man who was very important to this country, all political differences aside. #JohnMcCain
— Listening in the Dark ✨Amber Tamblyn (@ambertamblyn) August 26, 2018
Rest in peace, @SenJohnMcCain. We are forever indebted to you for your service and sacrifice. https://t.co/BwQsQCtDGb
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) August 26, 2018
#RIPJohnMcCain Words that he lived by: https://t.co/4apl0qf6N2
— Denis Leary (@denisleary) August 26, 2018
God bless Sen. John McCain! I met him several times and was always impressed. A patriot. A real gentleman. A decent man. #Ripsenjohnmccain #JohnMcCain #SenJohnMcCain
— Kevin Nealon (@kevin_nealon) August 26, 2018
One less honorable man. R.I.P.John McCain
— Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes) August 26, 2018
We have lost a true American Hero today! Someone who fought for our country abroad and at home in war and in peace. A man who would vote his conscience whether his party agreed or not. A… https://t.co/3VZrZ2o8n0
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) August 26, 2018
So sorry to hear this news. America has lost a powerful voice, a tireless patriot and a true hero. My thoughts are with @cindymccain @MeghanMcCain , their whole family and all who knew and loved #JohnMcCain . Sir, May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest. https://t.co/nZSUc1cOah
— Melissa Gilbert (@MEGBusfield) August 26, 2018