As Letterman said goodbye to the 'Late Show,' tons of stars took to Twitter and Instagram to thank the beloved host and share fond memories.
After 22 seasons, 4,262 episodes and tens of thousands of celebrity guests, it's no surprise David Letterman's departure from the Late Show is hitting a lot of stars pretty hard.
Actors, comics and musicians have been taking to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to share their congratulations and memories from their time on Letterman's show.
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Some even shared stories of how the 68-year-old TV personality influenced their lives and careers. For example, Parks and Recreation star Adam Scott tweeted: "A good 80% of why I wanted to do any of this was to one day sit on Letterman's couch."
A good 80% of why I wanted to do any of this was to one day sit on Letterman's couch.
— Adam Scott (@mradamscott) May 20, 2015Some stars didn't want to accept the reality of the situation. Jennifer Lawrence posted a photo begging Letterman not to leave.
Even his fellow late-night hosts encouraged their viewers not to miss his last episode.
Many celebrities just wanted to make it known that they appreciated all the laughs and good times from Letterman's long, groundbreaking career in late-night television.
Watching last eps of Letterman - always a fan, never a guest- wish him the best.
Btw Stephen Colbert @StephenAtHome you're a handsome man.
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) May 20, 2015PHOTOS: 13 of David Letterman's Most Memorable Celebrity Moments
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Watching David Letterman as a teenager in Indiana changed my entire outlook on life. #thanksdavehttp://www.whosay.com/l/VHzaAlY
Posted by Jim Gaffigan on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
This truly is the end of an era, and it will be interesting to see how his successor, Stephen Colbert, does behind the Late Show desk.
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