The news of Robert Schimmel's death hit the comedy community hard Friday night.
The Howard Stern Show regular was a close friend to many of the biggest names in the comedy community. As the news of Schimmel's death spread over Twitter late Friday, many comedians tweeted remembrances and tributes to the man who made laughing about cancer and divorce fun again.
Robert Schimmel was 60 years old.
See video of Robert Schimmel's stand-up comedy below
The following are just a few of the tweets sent out in remembrance of Robert Schimmel Friday night.
Dane Cook: Robert Schimmel was one the first people in comedy to call when my folks were fighting cancer. No ego no bs no small talk just inspiration
Jim Norton from Opie & Anthony: There are SO MANY people I wish were dead instead of Schimmel.
A few minutes later, he tweeted: Maybe God would let us trade; give us Schimmel back and you can have Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan right after I f--k them.
Jimmy Kimmel: Robert Schimmel was one of the funniest and nicest guys in comedy
Penn Jillette: I'm so sad about Robert Schimmel dying. I've been checking the news for 3 hours hoping it wasn't true. He was very funny and wonderful.
Joe Rogan: F--------------k. I loved that dude. He was SUCH a nice guy, and f---ing hilarious
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RIP Dude. You've had so many tough breaks but you were one of the best.
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