Anne Hathaway took to Instagram to post a moving message remembering her mentor following his death on Tuesday.
The 33 year-old actress, who starred in three Garry Marshall movies - Princess Diaries, Princess Diaries 2 and Valentine's Day, posted a short and touching message before following it up with a lengthy anecdote remembering her time with the late director.
"Heaven just got funnier" she wrote in the first post before thanking him for "everything". The sad news of the Pretty Woman director's passing was announced yesterday as he died at a California Hospital age 81, following complications with pneumonia after suffering from a stroke.
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The actress then posted a throwback of herself on set with Garry and her Princess Diaries co-star Julie Andrews with a touching tribute. "Garry was goodness itself. He was generous. He was kind beyond kind. He was thoughtful and sweet and so funny you would pee yourself a little… I'm so happy I made three films with him. I'm so happy he blessed my son in my belly the last time I saw him (we never think it will be the last time)."
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The star also shared the life changing advice she had received from the movie maker, saying: "Before we made the Princess Diaries, he told me 'You never know if a movie is going to be a hit or not. The only thing you can control is the memories you make when shooting it. So, let's make some good memories.' That advice changed my life even more than the film did."
She ended her message on a sweet note by wishing her friend "safe travels".
This is sad news.... Pretty Woman director Garry Marshall passed away yesterday, aged 81, at a hospital in California, of complications from pneumonia following a stroke.
His family said in a statement: "He loved telling stories, making people laugh, and playing softball, winning numerous championships. Even at age 81, he had a record this year of 6-1 pitching for his team."
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The man responsible for turning Julia Roberts into a huge Hollywood star, as well as Anne Hathaway in The Princess Diaries, was also responsible for some of TV's biggest shows; Mork & Mindy and Happy Days.
Mork and Mindy was the TV show which provided a breakthrough role for the late Robin Williams as oddball alien Mork.
Robin's daughter Zelda took to Twitter to pay tribute.
She said: "RIP Garry Marshall. You forever changed my father's life, and thus, mine. Thank you for capturing so much joy on film, over and over."
Ashton Kutcher - who worked with Marshall on 2010 film Valentine's Day - also paid tribute, by saying: "I lost a friend & mentor. We lost a beautiful man & masterful story teller. Gary Marshall I love you. I hope I get to go where you are."
More celebrities have taken to Twitter to pay tribute...
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A private memorial service is being planned for Marshall - who is survived by wife Barbara and three children - around the time of his birthday, 13 November.
