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“My wonderful TV mother-in-law and nemesis Doris Roberts was a consummate professional from whom I learned so much,” she said.
She won five Emmy Awards over the course of her career, four of which were for her work on the television series Everybody Loves Raymond.
It was Everybody Loves Raymond that Roberts credited with “Putting my career over the top,” in an interview with the Associated Press in 2005.
Actor James Woods tweeted: “So sad to hear of Doris Roberts’ passing. What a lovely person and a fun colleague she was. RIP, dear Doris.”
On Tuesday, Danza paid tribute to the actress on Twitter, writing: “Rest in peace, Doris Roberts. Thank you for playing my mom. Thinking about Michael and the rest of your family.”
Actress Lea Thompson, best known for playing Marty Mcfly’s mother in in Back To The Future, wrote: “So sad to say goodbye to Doris Roberts today. She was a great and funny woman.”
Bridesmaids star Wendi McLendon-Covey said: “I want to be Doris Roberts when I grow up. One of my comedy inspirations. She made the world a funnier place.”