James Garner Tribute: Kaley Cuoco, Ron Howard, Melissa Joan Hart, James Woods, & More Honor 'Rockford Files' Actor

In tragic news, James Garner (The Rockford Files) passed away at the age of 86. In honor of the Maverick star, Kaley Cuoco Sweeting, Ron Howard, Melissa Joan Hart, and more celebrities pay homage to the award-winning film and TV actor.

We can tell The Notebook actor touched the lives of many on-and-off camera. Before making her way on Big Bang Theory, Cuoco was recognized as Bridget Hennessey in 8 Simple Rules. After the shocking death of John Ritter, Garner stepped in and played Bridget's grandfather.

On her Twitter wall, the Charmed actress posts a picture with the cast and states, "I say this with a heavy broken heart. It was an honor working beside you, receiving your bear hugs every day. <3 you Grampa Jim"

The Apollo 13 director also went to his Twitter to post a sincere message. Howard tweets, "RIP James Garner. Admired by all who knew him. When starring in Grand Prix, the people around F1 said he had the talent to be a pro driver."

The Melissa and Joey actress went to her Instagram and posted a snapshot of Garner during his younger days.

The Angel and Bones TV actor David Boreanaz tweets, "Life as we know it, has missed a beat today with the passing of a #legend and true man. James Garner #RIP"

James Woods remembers his Promise co-star by adding a photo of the two together. "Lois Garner just told me, 'I'll never be the same. My Jim is gone.' Her tears speak for all of us. #JamesGarner RIP"

24: Live Another Day actor Stephen Fry describes a memory of his childhood watching his favorite TV idol, "So sad to hear that James Garner has gone. A real part of my childhood Rockford and the Maverick especially"

Though renowned actor James Garner has passed away, his legacy in cinema and television will be fondly remembered. Readers, do you have a favorite movie or TV show starring Garner himself?