The actress and civil rights icon passed away on Wednesday (June 11) at the age of 91.
Below, Digital Spy rounds up some of the reactions from the world of entertainment to Dee's passing.
People,I Just Found Out The Loss Of Spiritual Mother,The Late,Great Ruby Dee.I'm Crushed By This Bad… http://t.co/tUQzGt2mCa
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) June 12, 2014
We Lost A Jewel Today, Mrs Ruby Dee, So Great, So Loved! R.I.P.
All sympathy to her family. pic.twitter.com/2Ej4QWkCkb
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) June 12, 2014
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RIP Ruby Dee, I'm sure you and Ossie are slow dancing in heaven right now beautiful woman, civil rights leader and amazing actress.
— Amber Patrice Riley (@MsAmberPRiley) June 12, 2014
You were always nice to me ruby dee! I love you! Watch over us, love and blessings to your family!
— Raven-Symonè (@MissRavenSymone) June 12, 2014
RIP Ruby Dee
I felt it coming old friend. Thank you for trusting me with the "Torch". Give Ossie my best will ya'? pic.twitter.com/XCbPPMzIna
— Isaiah Washington (@IWashington) June 12, 2014
The magnificent Ruby Dee, civil rights hero and extraordinary actress has left us RIP pic.twitter.com/lIsVqhO26v
— mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) June 12, 2014
So sad to hear of the passing of the great Ruby Dee. I had the pleasure to work closely with her, she was amazing. Goodbye Mother Abigail.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) June 12, 2014
Another hole in our Foundation has been pulled from the corner stone. "MS RUBY DEE". 91 years old went on to join... http://t.co/4M0BOKplzn
— Bootsy Collins (@Bootsy_Collins) June 12, 2014
Words cannot express how much Ruby Dee inspired me to be who I am today. I will miss her dearly...
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) June 12, 2014
RIP Ruby Dee. such a regal, gifted legend.
— ClaudeKelly (@ClaudeKelly) June 12, 2014
Heaven has gained another icon.
My kids:
Mom who was Ruby Dee? An actress?
Me:
She was so… http://t.co/A8UOO6BR6I
— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) June 12, 2014
Sleep well God's Angel! Thank you Ruby Dee for ALL that you've done! You used your art to change the… http://t.co/8Whl6a6OIQ
— Wendy R. Robinson (@IamWendyRaquel) June 12, 2014
Rest with the angels and in peace, Ruby Dee.
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) June 12, 2014
