Yahoo Lifestyle Celebs Farewell David Letterman
George Clooney appeared on David Letterman's show on May 14. Photo: Getty Images
After nearly 22 years as the host of CBS's Late Show, David Letterman has chatted up mostly everyone. Now the attention he's paid to stars of stage, screen and song is being returned to him in a big way.
Just this past week, some of his most famous buddies – including Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Eddie Vedder – have stopped by to say goodbye to the late-night legend.
More overwhelming, though, are the number of former guests (Letterman has, after all, clocked more than 6,000 broadcasts in his 33 years as a late-night host) who have taken to social media to say their goodbyes.
Below, highlights from the tributes Letterman's legend and how his retirement signals the end of a late-night TV era.
#ThanksDave @Letterman pic.twitter.com/8BhxITBxMN
— Sean Hayes (@theseanhayes) May 21, 2015
My last HA HA with Dave tonight. #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/KNe7bzDicE
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) May 15, 2015
WOW! David Letterman is saying goodbye...33 years of superb invention on his part and laughter on ours. That went so fast! I loved it!!
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) May 20, 2015
TV won't be the same without Dave. pic.twitter.com/9q5NHTf3b5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 20, 2015
You made it cool to be smart You made it cool to be witty This pic's truly a dream come true @Letterman #Letterman pic.twitter.com/ZmpJCbcp5S
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) May 20, 2015
.@Letterman you were like a father growing up. I even had bath time interviews with an imaginary YOU involving shampoo bottles and our...
— sia (@Sia) May 20, 2015
One nice thing about living on the West Coast is that David Letterman will be host of the Late Show three hours longer here.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) May 20, 2015
This is a contrarian opinion but I love old Letterman more than young Letterman
— B.J. Novak (@bjnovak) May 20, 2015
Congrats David @Letterman on your exceptional 33-year run. A true NYC icon - your presence each night will be missed. pic.twitter.com/SpMQvBhkdU
— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) May 20, 2015
