Joss Whedon and ‘Firefly’ Cast Pay Tribute to Actor Ron Glass

2016 hasn’t been kind to celebrities (or almost anyone else, for that matter). The latest casualty of this annus horribilis is Ron Glass, who passed away on Friday at the age of 71. The actor was best known for his work on the shows “Barney Miller” and “Firefly,” and many of his co-stars and colleagues have taken to social media to mark his passing.

“He got there with grace, humor & enormous heart,” tweeted Joss Whedon, who created the cult favorite “Firefly.” “He was, among so many other things, my Shepherd. Raise, appropriately, a glass. Rest, Ron.” Whedon was joined by a host of others on Twitter and Instagram:

“Shepard, don’t move.” “Won’t go far.” We love you, Ron Glass. Don’t go far.

A photo posted by Nathan Fillion (@natefillion) on Nov 26, 2016 at 2:09pm PST

This is me acting like an idiot just so I could hear Ron Glass laugh. He was the kind of person that remembered the details, that asked about your family’s well-being. He hugged hard and often. He would laugh till he cried at a sick joke and top it with a worse one. He loved a Grey Goose crantini and spilled one on my white jeans in the heat of telling a story, and then just said, “Girl, those were ugly pants anyway.” I adored him. Everybody did. I love you, Ron. Can’t wait to see you again. “I don’t care what you believe. Just believe it.”

A photo posted by Jewel Staite (@jewelstaite) on Nov 26, 2016 at 2:29pm PST

Ron Glass was one of the greatest actors to work with. His laugh was beyond infectious and his generosity was ever present. #ripronglass

— alan tudyk (@AlanTudyk) November 26, 2016

Ron Glass was also a sassy smart ass and I prize that very much. A leaf on the wind. #ripronglass

— alan tudyk (@AlanTudyk) November 26, 2016

Happy rebirth, dear Ron Glass.

Among the kindest and gentlest souls to have walked this earth with us.https://t.co/rF1bDPxeRa

— Adam Baldwin (@AdamBaldwin) November 26, 2016

Ron Glass. What an honor it was to know you, to work beside you and to have called you my friend. You will be missed. I love you sir.

— Sean Maher (@Sean_M_Maher) November 26, 2016

Ron Glass Dead – ‘Barney Miller’ Star Dies at 71 : We lost another one I stole his identity in the movie houseguest https://t.co/4Z9LmC6fTa

— Sinbad (@sinbadbad) November 26, 2016

It was an Honor & a Pleasure to work with the Amazing Ron Glass! RIP, Sir!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) November 26, 2016

I hope Ron Glass is somewhere, enjoying a horrible cup of coffee with Jack Soo. #RIPRonGlass

— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) November 26, 2016

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Joss Whedon and ‘Firefly’ Cast Pay Tribute to Actor Ron Glass

Glass passed away on Friday at the age of 71.

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