The cast of Arrested Development has been paying tribute to co-star Jessica Walter, who has died at the age of 80.
Jessica’s death was confirmed by her daughter on Wednesday, with Deadline reporting the Emmy-winning star died in her sleep at her home in
New York.
Since then, Arrested Development cast members including Portia De Rossi, Alia Shawkat and Jason Bateman have paid their respects on social media.Sharing a photo of herself and Jessica on Instagram, Portia – who played the late star’s on-screen daughter Lindsay Bluth – wrote: “Jess...Gangee...my pal, my TV mom...I adored you.” View this post on InstagramA post shared by Portia de Rossi (@portiaderossi)David Cross tweeted on Wednesday night: “I just heard the shitty news about Jessica Walter an absolutely brilliant
Actress and amazing talent. I consider myself privileged and very lucky to have been able to work with her.
“Lucille Bluth is one of TV’s greatest characters.”I just heard the shitty news about Jessica Walter an absolutely brilliant actress and amazing talent. I consider myself privileged and very lucky to have been able to work with her. Lucille Bluth is one of TV's greatest characters— david cross✍ (@davidcrosss) March 25, 2021Meanwhile, Alia posted a picture of Jessica in her youth on her
Instagram page, saying simply: “Love you Gangie.” View this post on InstagramA post shared by Alia Shawkat (@__mutantalia__)R. I. P. Jessica Walter. What an incredible career, filled with amazing performances. I will forever remember my time with her, watching her bring Lucille Bluth to life. She was one of a kind. All my love and thoughts to her family.— Jason Bateman (@batemanjason) March 25, 2021Jessica Walter was a deeply talented personWe first met on a pilot in ‘96 and I was instantly blown awayI’m fortunate to have had a front row seat to her brilliance for 25 yearsMy thoughts are with her daughter Brooke and grandson Micah todayFarewell Jessica, you’ll be missed— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) March 25, 2021She was a force, and her talent and timing were unmatched. Rest In Peace Mama Bluth. pic.twitter.com/wJeOeJleR3— Tony Hale (@MrTonyHale) March 25, 2021OH NO ...We worked together for years on ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT ..It was an honor to watch her
comedy explode from the very first row . https://t.co/edVRAPsKRk— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) March 25, 2021 View this post on InstagramA post shared by mae margaret whitman (@mistergarf)What a brilliant, funny, intelligent and strong woman. RIP Jessica Walter, and thank you for a lifetime of laughs and for sharing your incredible talent on our show and with the world. #jessicawalter— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) March 25, 2021Her voice was unmistakable. Her talent was undeniable.Thank you for sharing your gifts with us Jessica Walter. Rest in peace, legend. pic.twitter.com/cleCoiXCCL—
Netflix (@netflix) March 25, 2021Jessica’s credits include 90210 and the TV sitcom Amy Prentiss, for which she won an Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series category.
She also lent her voice to Fran Sinclair in the Jim Henson Television series Dinosaurs and, more recently, played Malory Archer in the animated series Archer.
However, her most iconic role is that of Lucille Bluth, a character she played in the first three series of Arrested Development, and later reprised in the Netflix revival.
Lucille was arguably the stand-out character of the critically acclaimed show, earning Jessica an Emmy nomination and, in later years, inspiring a number of
Social Media memes.