Hollywood reacts to Michael Clarke Duncan's death

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Michael Clarke Duncan on Jan. 9, 2012.
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Posted: 09/03/2012

A sampling of the outpouring of love and memories from the Hollywood and sports worlds Monday following the death of Michael Clarke Duncan , many of them on Twitter:

SEE PHOTOS OF DUNCAN ON ABC15.COM

-- "I am terribly saddened at the loss of Big Mike. He was the treasure we all discovered on the set of `The Green Mile.' He was magic. He was a big love of man and his passing leaves us stunned." -- Tom Hanks.

-- "@OfficialMCD I cant believe you are gone my friend. I will miss our Lakers vs Mavs bets and texts . You will not be forgotten. RIP" -- Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban (@mcuban).

-- "Michael Clarke Duncan passes at 54. A striking screen presence." -- Film critic Roger Ebert (@ebertchicago).

-- "`When something happens, we always say it happens for a reason' (tilde) Michael Clarke Duncan 12/10/57 - 9/3/12 I'll miss you my brother.." -- Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock).

-- "I met Michael years ago and he was such a nice guy. Very sad" -- Auto racing star Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick).

-- "Michael Clarke Duncan always had a smile on his face & a big bear hug ready for you. My thoughts & prayers are with his family&friends. RIP" -- Actress Olivia Munn (@oliviamunn).

-- "RIP Michael Clarke Duncan Heaven has an amazing new angel. I will miss your smile most." -- Actress-television host Holly Robinson Peete: (@hollyrpeete).

-- "I will miss my friend, Michael Clarke Duncan. What an incredible soldier in God's Plan." -- Comedian-talk show host Steve Harvey (@IAmSteveHarvey).

-- "I am so shocked and heart broken to hear about Michael Clarke Duncan's passing. What a man of quality. Both in his life and his work." -- Actress Alexa Vega (@alexavega).

-- "So so sorry to hear about Michael Clarke Duncan, accomplished actor, proud South Sider ..." -- ESPN host Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon).

-- "Rip Michael Clarke Duncan. We shared sum great times! C u on the other side friend... @OMAROSA praying 4 u & the fam." -- Actress-comedian Niecy Nash (@NiecyNash).

-- "Just heard the news that @officialmcd passed away. My prayers go out to his family and @Omarosa during this very sad time." -- Former boxing champion Lennox Lewis (@LennoxLewis).

-- "RIP- Michael Clarke Duncan.. A really GOOD Brother, I'll miss U Bruh." -- Former NBA star and television host John Salley (@thejohnsalley).

-- "Ahhh... (hash)michaelclarkeDuncan I loved you! Green Mile was epic. RIP (hash)gentlegiant" -- Singer-actress Katharine McPhee (@katharinemcphee).

-- "Man, just watched Michael Clarke Duncan in Talladega Nights last night! RIP to a terrific actor." -- TNT Sports reporter David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt).

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