Julie Andrews is remembering her longtime friend and co-star of James Garner, who died over the weekend at the age of 86.
“Jimmy was my friend for over 50 years. We made three movies together,” the actress said in an exclusive statement to Access Hollywood.
The late actor and Julie appeared in “The Americanization of Emily” in 1964, “Victor Victoria” in 1982, and “One Special Night” in 1999.
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“He was not only a wonderful actor, he was a great reactor on film. Working with him was easy and fun and always a joy. I am deeply sad that he is no longer with us and my heart goes out to his wife, Lois, and his daughter, Gigi,” Julie continued in the statement.
Other stars remembered the late actor as well over the weekend.
“RIP James Garner. A fine actor, fun golfer& overall good guy. From Maverick to Rockford always great to watch!” Samuel L. Jackson wrote on Twitter.
RIP James Garner. A fine actor, fun golfer& overall good guy. From Maverick to Rockford always great to watch!
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) July 21, 2014
“RIP to my friend, James Garner. He was a man of infinite warmth and kindness, an icon in our industry and a consummate gentleman,” Lou Diamond Phillips wrote.
RIP to my friend, James Garner. He was a man of infinite warmth and kindness, an icon in our industry and a consummate gentleman.
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) July 21, 2014
“RIP James Garner. I had the privilege of working with him in the film, My Fellow Americans. Such a lovely man and wonderful actor,” Marg Helgenberger Tweeted.
RIP James Garner. I had the privilege of working with him in the film, My Fellow Americans. Such a lovely man and wonderful actor.
— Marg Helgenberger (@MargHelgen) July 20, 2014
“Damn sad to hear about James Garner passing away.. One of my favorite actors ever. Always wanted to meet him,” Blake Shelton wrote.
Damn sad to hear about James Garner passing away.. One of my favorite actors ever. Always wanted to meet him…
— Blake Shelton (@blakeshelton) July 20, 2014
“Comedy, drama. Movies and TV movies. Did series when it wasn’t cool and made them iconic. Never stooped to ‘acting!’ James Garner: my hero,” Rob Lowe Tweeted.
Comedy, drama. Movies and TV movies. Did series when it wasn’t cool and made them iconic. Never stooped to “acting! ” James Garner: my hero.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) July 20, 2014
“RIP James Garner. Admired by all who knew him. When starring in Grand Prix the people around F1 said he had the talent to be a pro driver,” Ron Howard wrote.
RIP James Garner. Admired by all who knew him. When starring in Grand Prix the people around F1 said he had the talent to be a pro driver
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) July 20, 2014
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James died of natural causes at his home last Saturday night in Los Angeles.
— Jesse Spero
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