Debra Messing released a statement just a while ago:
“Debbie went to be with Carrie. She always worried about her. Carrie left too soon and now they are together again. My heart is literally broken,” Messing, 48, shared in an Instagram post.
“For 8 years she was my mom. She was pure energy & light when she came on stage. She was loving, and bawdy, and playful – a consummate pro- old school and yet had the work ethic and investment in her craft of a new fiery up and comer,” the Will & Grace star said of Reynolds, whom she costarred with from 1999-2006.
“She was always running off to Vegas or somewhere else ‘on the road’ to be a hoofer, to sing and dance and make people laugh. She performed 340 days out of the year. An inspiration on every level. A Legend of course, the epitome of clean cut American optimism, dancing with Gene Kelly as an equal, a warrior woman who never stopped working,” Messing added.
She concluded her tribute: “A devoted mother and grandmother, and aunt and great aunt, and friend. I lost my mom a few years ago. She loved that Debbie was my TV mom. I hope they find each other and hug and kiss and my mom says, “I got you, Debbie. Carrie’s waiting for you.” RIP Bobbie Adler.”
Just two weeks ago Billie was talking about her mom and grandma on today show , she was so proud and happy and now she lost them both... This is just heartbreaking
Exactly. She looked so happy talking about them. There were like 3 interviews/appearances! No one could have predicted this. This is nuts. So heartbreaking RIP
"I miss her so much, I want to be with Carrie." Todd Fisher tells us Debbie cracked early Wednesday morning from grief. She was at Todd's home during the morning hours, talking about Carrie's funeral, when she made the comment. Fifteen minutes later she had the stroke.
I almost broke down when I heard this, so heartbreaking. I absolutely loved her in the legendary Singing In The Rain, RIP you & your daughter will be missed.
