Remembering Jerry Weintraub: Clooney, More React To Icon’s Death

Following the death of iconic Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub on Monday, many of the famous faces who worked with Weintraub over the years expressed their sorrow over the loss.

Weintraub, the man behind such classics as the “Ocean’s Eleven” films, as well as “The Karate Kid” and “Diner,” died at the age of 77.

George Clooney – who worked with Weintraub in the “Ocean’s” film franchise – offered a heartfelt statement to Access Hollywood.

“In the coming days there will be tributes, about our friend Jerry Weintraub. We’ll laugh at his great stories, and applaud his accomplishments. And in the years to come the stories and accomplishments will get better with age, just as Jerry would have wanted it. But not today. Today our friend died. To his family and friends, Amal and I send our love,” Clooney said. “And to those who didn’t know him we send our deepest sympathy. You would have loved him. “

Will Smith posted a photo of his family and Weintraub on his Facebook page, with the caption, “We’re gonna miss you, Uncle Jerry.”

Other celebs also took to Twitter to remember the Hollywood legend:

— Eric Anderson