CBS/"Late Show"
Throughout the day, many actors, athletes, comedians, and politicians took to social media to post their memories with the veteran late night host.
Check out some of the tributes below:
Kelly Ripa: "Thanks Dave........for everything. ????"
Dave sent me this after I was on once and it's one of my most prized possessions. Was always my favorite show to do. pic.twitter.com/ShGtddbvr5
- Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) May 21, 2015
My last HA HA with Dave tonight. #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/KNe7bzDicE
- Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) May 15, 2015
WOW! David Letterman is saying goodbye...33 years of superb invention on his part and laughter on ours. That went so fast! I loved it!!
- Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) May 20, 2015
Tonight is @letterman's final Late Show.We love each other so much. I will miss him so. But look out -- I'll find him!! #ThanksDave
- Betty White (@BettyMWhite) May 21, 2015
You'll always be my Secret Santa @Letterman Happy to show you my gymnastics anytime!! http://t.co/u9Kb8KutF3 pic.twitter.com/E2i2SHAXdo
- Demi Moore (@justdemi) May 21, 2015
#ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/rdUx8yORnU
- MLB (@MLB) May 21, 2015
TV won't be the same without Dave. pic.twitter.com/9q5NHTf3b5
- Barack Obama (@BarackObama) May 20, 2015
#ThanksDave-for two decades of laughs, insights, and, yes, even pantsuit jokes. @Letterman, you're a legend. -H pic.twitter.com/Cz9TDwTxAw
- Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 21, 2015
#ThanksDave Late Show with David Letterman
Posted by Jennifer Lawrence on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Thank you for all of the laughs and awkward moments, Dave! Lifting you up to bigger and better things ahead! #ThanksDave @letterman
Posted by Michael Strahan on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
#thanksDave <3
Posted by Zooey Deschanel on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Don't forget @Letterman tonight #ThanksDave
- Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 21, 2015
It's absolutely absurd to thank David Letterman for all he's done in a tweet. But that's the world we live in now. #ThanksDave
- Conan O'Brien (@ConanOBrien) May 21, 2015
Jimmy says "thank you" to David @Letterman: https://t.co/JRXo8xsGtU #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/4igiSuap37
- Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) May 19, 2015