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Hollywood is in mourning.

Frank Gifford died at the age of 84 Sunday, with the impact of his passing felt across both the entertainment landscape and the sports landscape.

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Gifford was a star quarterback many decades ago for the New York Giants before earning national acclaim as a broadcaster.

He was also married to talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford.

Wrote Gifford’s family in a statement confirming Frank’s death: 

"We rejoice in the extraordinary life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing human being.

"We ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time and we thank you for your prayers."

Here is a look, meanwhile, at how stars around Tinsel Town are reacing to the sad news:

Carson Daly: My heart breaks for my colleague and friend Kathie Lee Gifford & her family for the loss of Frank. We are praying and thinking of them today.

Maria Menonous: So so sad to hear about Frank Gifford’s passing…my heart goes out to my friends @KathieLGifford @cassidygiff & Cody. Praying for you all.

Alyssa Milano: No! Frank Gifford! You will be missed. Rest with the angels, sir.

Kendall Jenner: Very sad day. Rest in Peace to my Godfather. The legend, Frank Gifford.

Al Roker: I will always remember Frank Gifford’s grace, self-deprecating wit and love of his family. So much to so many."

Michael Strahan: RIP the great Frank Gifford! Pioneer on and off the football field and a sad day for me! Thoughts and prayers to the Gifford family.

Tom Arnold: RIP my GMAN & broadcasting hero & great guy Frank Gifford & all my love to my friend @KathieLGifford & family for taking care of my man.