- Linda Gray, who played J.R. Ewing's wife on 'Dallas,' says Hagman was 'bigger than life'
- Hagman's J.R. Ewing inspired Joan Collins to play Alexis, Collins says
- Hagman was 'an element of pure Americana,' says Barbara Eden of 'I Dream of Jeannie'
- Hagland died Friday of complications from cancer
Hollywood, California (CNN) -- Celebrities extended sympathies Saturday throughout social media about the death of actor Larry Hagman, who gained fame as the villain J.R. Ewing on the TV series "Dallas" during the 1970s and 1980s.
Hagman, 81, died Friday in a Dallas hospital of complications from cancer.
Linda Gray, who played wife Sue Ellen Ewing on the TV drama, described Hagman as "a true icon loved by so many.
"So sad to lose such a wonderful dear bigger than life friend," Gray tweeted. "Larry Hagman was one of a kind and will be with us all forever."
Actor Larry Hagman dies at 81 Patrick Duffy played brother Bobby Ewing and asked fans Saturday to "pardon my silence."
"My friend is taking a break," Duffy tweeted, an apparent spiritual reference to the afterlife.. "Love Patrick."
Joan Collins also appeared on the show: "Oh no just heard about Larry, he was magnificent as JR & inspired me to play Alexis. RIP," she wrote on Twitter.
Other personalities remembered Hagman for his remarkable acting career, which also included playing opposite Barbara Eden in the 1960s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie."
On her Facebook page, Eden said Hagman was "a whirlwind of big laughs, big smiles and unrestrained personality" with "his Big Texas bravado."
She remembered their five-year TV series and "that first day on Zuma Beach with him, in the frigid cold," she wrote. Zuma Beach is in Malibu, California.
"He was such a key element in my life for so long and even, years after 'I Dream of Jeannie,' " Eden wrote.
"I, like many others believed he had beat Cancer and yet we are reminded that life is never guaranteed," Eden said, extending condolences to his family.
"I can honestly say that we've lost not just a great actor, not just a television icon, but an element of pure Americana," Eden said.
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Larry Hagman eats on the set of the television soap opera "Dallas" in July 1979. 
Hagman was the son of actress and singer Mary Martin. Here, they rehearse a song. 
Hagman and actress Betta St. John wear exotic costumes during a stage show in 1952. 
Barbara Eden and Hagman pose for a photo as their 'I Dream of Jeannie' characters. 
Hagman played Maj. Anthony Nelson in the 1960s sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie." 
Hagman starred in the film "The Group" in 1966. 
The "Dallas" cast included Patrick Duffy, left, Victoria Principal, Jim Davis, Charlene Tilton, Larry Hagman, Linda Gray and Barbara Bel Geddes. 
Hagman poses for a portrait as his "Dallas" character J.R. Ewing in 1985. 
Hagman poses in October 1983. 
Hagman poses for a "Dallas" promotional photo. 
Britain's Prince Charles shares a light moment with actors Adrian Lester, left, Larry Hagman and Mike Nichols and journalist Diane Sawyer when the prince met the cast of the film "Primary Colors" on October 29, 1998. 
Hagman appeared at the 2006 TV Land Awards. 
The cast of "Dallas" accepts the Pop Culture Award onstage at the 2006 TV Land Awards. 
Hagman poses at a photo call for "Dallas" during the 2010 Monte Carlo Television Festival. 
Hagman attends the Channel 5 Dallas Launch Party at Old Billingsgate Market on August 21, 2012, in London. 
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