Stars React to Roger Ebert's Death Michel Euler/AP Photo Famous fans of famed movie critic Roger Ebert are reacting to the news of his death. Roger Ebert. Millions of thumbs up for you. RIP," Oscar-winning filmmaker Michael Moore wrote on Twitter today. That was echoed by Alyssa Milano - "Rest in peace, Roger Ebert! You were an inspiration" - and Tom Arnold - "I loved Roger Ebert. He was a fan of film. Smart and fair. Sad. "The Office" star Rainn Wilson tweeted that he began watching Ebert in 1984, adding, "He was a good man & a fierce advocate for great film." Holly Robinson Peete wrote, "All my prayers to Chaz -his beautiful and stoic wife." Carson Daly also sent prayers out to Ebert's family. Praying for his family," he tweeted. Finest person i've met in this industry. R.I.P. Roger Ebert A film critic with the soul of a poet," actress Annabella Sciorra wrote. Darren Aronofsky tweeted, "We lost a thoughtful writer. I remember my first review from him. . . it was a career highlight. Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody wrote, "R.I.P. Roger Ebert. It was a privilege to interact with you. Thank you for the support, the criticism, and the true love for the movies. The Chicago Sun-Times reported Ebert's death earlier today, just a day after the Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic announced that he was taking a "leave of presence" after the "painful fracture" that made it difficult for him to walk turned out to be a cancer. The announcement prompted reactions on Twitter, like this one from Steve Martin:"All best thoughts to Roger Ebert who's undergoing another battle. He's been a part of my life for my whole career.