2016, Stop It: Garry Marshall Dead At Age 81

One of the standout things about Marshall was summed up by director Ron Howard, who played Richie Cunningham on Marshall’s “Happy Days”. “His talent made me laugh more than most people ever have”.

On CBS this morning, he talked about how TV has changed over the years. His most recent film was Mother’s Day, which starred Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson and was just released in April.

An Interview with Garry Marshall (1934-2016) hosted by Richard Wolinsky.

“There’s no better satisfaction than writing”.

Actor, talk and game show host Alan Thicke, who was also close to Marshall tweeted, “My neighbor”.

Sitcoms quickly proved to be Marshall’s forte.

Marshall and Belson detoured into screenwriting in 1967 with “How Sweet It Is”, starring Debbie Reynolds, and followed it up with “The Grasshopper” (1970) with Jacqueline Bisset.

What is your favorite TV show or movie created or directed by Garry Marshall? In the ’80s, he entered his “Happy Days” era, once saying he figured he had written for 1,000 sitcoms.

Actor Henry Winkler (L), star of the television series “Happy Days” looks on as writer, director and producer Garry Marshall (C) accepts the Legend Award at the taping of the 6th annual TV Land Awards in Santa Monica June 8, 2008. “I feel that writing is the best and everything else comes with it”. Author Marshall has posted her sorrow over Garry’s death but continues to alert fans they are reaching out to the wrong Penny. If he has a hot movie, that’s great. His own work behind the camera made him unmistakable.

The Flamingo Kid starring Matt Dillon proved to be a success for him as a writer and director in 1984.

The turn of the century led to Marshall discovering another future Oscar-winning actress in Anne Hathaway, for The Princess Diaries and The Princess Diaries 2.

In addition to his sister, Marshall is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara Sue Marshall; another sister, Ronny Hallin; three children, Kathleen, Lori and Scott Marshall; and six grandchildren.

His funeral will be private however a memorial will take place in Garry’s honor on his birthday – November 13th.