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Culture March 25, 2021

Tributes to Jessica Walter pour in from stars: 'She was a force'

WATCH: Actress Jessica Walter dies at 80

Following the news of Jessica Walter's death, many stars took to social media to mourn the loss and reflect on her incredible career.

The award-winning "Arrested Development" actress died at the age of 80, her daughter, Brooke Bowman, confirmed in a statement to ABC News on Thursday.

In Bowman's statement, she said her mother will live on "through her body of work" and "will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre."

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Several of Walter's former "Arrested Development" co-stars shared touching tributes shortly after news of her death was announced.

The show's lead star, Jason Bateman, said, "I will forever remember my time with her, watching her bring Lucille Bluth to life."

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, 2021

Will Arnett recalled meeting Walter in 1996 before eventually playing her son on "Arrested Development."

Jessica Walter was a deeply talented person
We first met on a pilot in ‘96 and I was instantly blown away
I’m fortunate to have had a front row seat to her brilliance for 25 years
My thoughts are with her daughter Brooke and grandson Micah today
Farewell Jessica, you’ll be missed

— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) March 25, 2021

Tony Hale, who played the youngest of Lucille Bluth's sons, called his onscreen mom a "force."

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Alia Shawkat shared a photo of Walter with the caption, "💔love you Gangie #jessicawalters."

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David Cross, another co-star of Walter's from the famous sitcom about the Bluth family, tweeted: 'I just heard the s----- 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."

Amber Nash, who starred alongside Walter in the FX animated sitcom, "Archer," said she was "so lucky" to have had the chance to work alongside the late actress.

"She was the best of us," Nash wrote. "She would wait for a moment and then blow us all out of the water with the funniest thing you've ever heard. I learned so much from Jessica. A classy gal indeed."

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Aisha Tyler, another former co-star of Walter's from "Archer," also penned an emotional tribute.

Jessica Walter was a queen in every way: kind, classy, incredibly talented, generous with love & support. And so insanely funny. She was the brilliant center of our @archerfxx universe. Sweet flight to you, dear Jessica. You were so loved, and we were so lucky to know you. 💔 pic.twitter.com/0fsXh6CwbS

— Aisha Tyler (@aishatyler) March 25, 2021

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This is so incredibly sad. I loved Jessica so much. She was so funny and marched to the tune of her own drummer. A true original whom I had the honor of working with several times. So much love to you, Jessica. Rest In Peace. ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/Sm0tqvE4Os

— Paul Feig (@paulfeig) March 25, 2021

Oh man!! I loved you Jessica Walter. I grew up watching you AND admiring you. Always consistently excellent. Rest well 💛 https://t.co/40d22s6pA1

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) March 25, 2021
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OH 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

Jessica Walter was an unparalleled talent. So funny. So insanely good in everything she was in. Wonderful to be around. I will miss her.

— h. jon benjamin (@HJBenjamin) March 25, 2021
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