Michael Clarke Duncan Memorials Pour Out On Twitter

Sept. 3 2012, Published 12:00 p.m. ET

The Hollywood community continues to grieve following Monday's tragic death of Michael Clarke Duncan at 54, and many took to Twitter to express their condolences for the late actor.

As we previously reported, Duncan, who earned an Oscar nomination for his signature role in The Green Mile, died Monday in a Los Angeles hospital, more than six weeks after suffering a July 13 heart attack his rep said he “never fully recovered” from.

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We spoke with his fiancee Omarosa Manigault, who told us she was devastated by his passing, adding, "He was the love of my life."

Green Mile star Tom Hanks issued a statement Monday saying, "I am terribly saddened at the loss of Big Mike.

"He was the treasure we all discovered on the set of The Green Mile. He was magic. He was a big love of man and his passing leaves us stunned."

Among the stars tweeting:

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: "When something happens, we always say it happens for a reason" ~ Michael Clarke Duncan 12/10/57 - 9/3/12 I'll miss you my brother.

Jordin Sparks: “RIP Michael Clarke Duncan. Thank you for being so kind to me & for sharing your talent with the world. You will be truly missed.”

Russell Simmons: “RIP Michael Clarke Duncan...”

The Newsroom star Olivia Munn: “Michael Clarke Duncan always had a smile on his face & a big bear hug ready for you. My thoughts & prayers are with his family&friends. RIP”