Molly Ringwald, Matthew Broderick & More Remember John Hughes

Access Hollywood - August 7, 2009 12:24 AM PDT
Story photo: Molly Ringwald, Matthew Broderick & More Remember John HughesStars of the John Hughes classic 'The Breakfast Club' pose in 1985 Universal PicturesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Following the death of director John Hughes on Thursday, a number of the stars of his beloved films reached out to honor his memory and career.

"I was stunned and incredibly sad to hear about the death of John Hughes. He was and will always be such an important part of my life. He will be missed - by me and by everyone that he has touched. My heart and all my thoughts are with his family now."

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--Molly Ringwald, star of "Sixteen Candles," "The Breakfast Club" and "Pretty In Pink"

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"I am truly shocked and saddened by the news about my old friend John Hughes. He was a wonderful, very talented guy and my heart goes out to his family."

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--Matthew Broderick, who starred in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

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"John Hughes was a great director, but his gift was in screenwriting. He created deep and complex characters, rich in humanity and humor."

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--Steve Martin, who starred in "Planes, Trains And Automobiles"

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"I was a fan of both his work and a fan of him as a person. The world has lost not only a quintessential filmmaker whose influence will be felt for generations, but a great and decent man."

--Macaulay Culkin, star of the "Home Alone" series

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"This is a horrible tragedy. He was an amazing man to work for and with. He respected young actors in a way that made you realize you had to step up your game because you were playing in the big leagues now. That's why he got such great performances out of his actors. My heart goes out to his wife Nancy and their children."

--Jon Cryer, who starred in "Pretty In Pink"

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  • Morgan
    RIP!!!!! You HAD WONDERFUL WORK!!!!! THX FOR GIVING US TEH BREAKFAST CLUB AND SHE"S HAVING A BABY!!!!! I love
    report abuseposted August 31, 2009 11:03 PM PDT
  • Maggie
    i loved all his movies and he will be greatly missed my prayers go out to his family and loved ones
    report abuseposted August 7, 2009 3:25 PM PDT
  • Hello, it's me!
    Very sad. His movies had a big impact on me because I was a teen in the '80's.
    report abuseposted August 7, 2009 1:06 AM PDT
  • expressions
    This is truly sad news, John Hughes had a way of knowing how to touch young adults with his characters. You either knew a kid like that or you were that kid up on the screen. These films come out as I was leaving High School nearly 28 yrs ago but these classics are timeless only fashions and trends have changed. Thank-you John for making my High School years easier to bare.
    report abuseposted August 7, 2009 1:02 AM PDT
  • Jen
    I'm completely blown away :(. He was, in my mind, one of the greatest directors ever! I've probably seen all of his movies and loved each and every one. But, he hit the nail on the head with Pretty In Pink. It was as if my life was being acted out in a motion picture. Gosh, he could totally relate to how cruel high school kids can be. My heart goes out to his family.
    report abuseposted August 7, 2009 12:56 AM PDT
  • 3ChiGooses
    RIP.
    report abuseposted August 7, 2009 12:48 AM PDT

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