'Halloweentown' actors pay tribute to the great Debbie Reynolds
Debbie Reynolds, who died Dec. 28 at the age of 84, will forever be remembered for her role in the 1952 classic film, "Singing in the Rain." But for younger viewers today, she is known as Aggie Cromwell, the wise and magic-loving grandmother in the Disney Halloweentown films.
The first of this series premiered on television 1998, with the fourth in 2006.
Reynolds' Halloweentown costars responded to her death on social media and in media interviews this week.
Kimberly J. Brown, who played Reynolds' granddaughter in the films, paid tribute to her TV mom on Facebook:
“What do you say about a woman who had such an impact on your life both professionally and personally? Debbie lived her life like all of us should, to the fullest. She was bold, funny, and had the biggest heart,” Brown said.
She cited Reynolds' memorable line in the films:
"“Being normal is vastly overrated” is a quote from “Halloweentown,” and how fitting it is that her character spoke it. Her generosity, talent, and loving spirit made her anything but normal. Thanks for the magic, Debbie. Rest in peace," Brown wrote.
Judith Hoag, who played Aggie's daughter, tweeted:
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J. Paul Zimmerman, who played Reynolds' grandson on Halloweentown, took to Instagram to pay tribute to his TV family member.
Reynolds died just one day after her daughter, actress and author Carrie Fisher, passed away after falling ill on a flight from London to Los Angeles. Fisher is of best known for her portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise.
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