Hot this weekend: Celebs pay tribute to Neil Armstrong on Twitter
Over the weekend, it was formally announced that space legend [the first man to land on the moon] Neil Armstrong had died after battling several illnesses. Subsequently over the weekend, many celebs on Twitter began to pay their respects:
Kevin Smith: “I salute you, NEIL ARMSTRONG! Thanks for your courage & class! You showed the galaxy how far a kid from Ohio could boldly go. #GoodNightMoon”
Duncan Jones: “Thank you Neil Armstrong and all the astronauts and cosmonauts of the golden era of space exploration. You gave us reason to dream bigger!”
Josh Duhamel: “One of our greatest heros died today. RIP Neil Armstrong”
McFly guitarist Tom Fletcher: “Everyone should go outside and take a look at the moon tonight and give a thought to Neil Armstrong.”
Alyssa Milano: “Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong. You are such an inspiration.”
Simon Pegg: “Just heard Neil Armstrong took the giant leap. RIP a true modern hero and conqueror of the moon. Will be ever remembered.”
Seth Green: “RIP Neil Armstrong. Proof that humans can always push further.”
Bruce Boxleitner: “The greatest of American heroes has passed away, the first man to step on the moon 1969. Neil Armstrong, the eagle has landed. RIP”
Wil Wheaton: “One great moment of silence for mankind. Rest in peace, Neil Armstrong.”
Ryan Devlin: “‘I am, and ever will be, a white socks, pocket protector, nerdy engineer.’ – Neil Armstrong (add hero and badass mofo to that list) #RIP”
Kurt Fuller: “Watching Neil Armstrong walk on the moon is one of the seminal moments of my childhood. It told me anything is possible.”
Ryan Seacrest: “Thanks Neil Armstrong for bringing the moon into our living rooms & curiosity into our minds. One giant loss for mankind.”
Nancy Pelosi: “When Neil Armstrong took his small step, Americans knew we could overcome any obstacle. May he continue to inspire future generations.”
Mitt Romney: “Neil Armstrong today takes his place in the hall of heroes. The moon will miss its first son of earth.”
Joe Biden: “There may be no American who taught us more about ourselves, and what we are capable of achieving, than Neil Armstrong.”
Barack Obama: “Today, Neil’s spirit of discovery lives on.”
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