Bella Thorne and Zendaya Coleman pay tribute to writer Chris Thompson
Bella Thorne and Zendaya Coleman have issued heartfelt messages remembering Shake It Up creator Chris Thompson following his shock death on Friday (26Jun15).
Thompson was found unconscious at the home of his longtime friend, British actor Tim Curry, in Toluca Lake, California by Curry's caregiver and he subsequently died, aged 63.
The writer's ex-wife Lyndall Hobbs tells Variety.com an autopsy is
being carried out to determine the cause of death.
Thompson began his career as a writer and producer on 1970s TV
comedy Laverne & Shirley before working on Bosom Buddies, The Naked
Truth and The Larry Sanders Show. He most recently created, wrote
and produced Disney Channel show Shake It Up from 2010 until 2013
and the show's stars have taken to Instagram.com to share pictures
of themselves with Thompson and write tributes.
Thorne wrote, "RIP to my good friend Chris Thompson, mentor and
creator of Shake It Up. You were like a dad to me at an early age
and protected me through many years. I will love and miss you
always" and Coleman adds, "We lost an amazing, talented and loving
man. Thank you CT for always being there, for giving me my first
role and creating beautiful memories I will always be thankful for.
I will miss you, but I know you're in heaven finally at peace."
British comedian Eric Idle has also added a tribute, writing on
Twitter.com, "This is so sad. He was a sweet man. Very sad for Tim,
Lyndall and (Thompson's daughter) Lola."