Yesterday, famed director Garry Marshall sadly passed away at the age of 81, due to complications from pneumonia and a stroke. While you might not have heard of Marshall, he was a writer, producer, and director behind some of the industry's biggest movies and TV shows. He created a little series known as Happy Days in 1974—AKA the show that launched Ron Howard's career—as well as The Odd Couple and Laverne & Shirley. After developing these cult '70s TV shows, he went on to work as a director, helming classic romcom movies like Pretty Woman, Runaway Bride, The Princess Diaries, and, most recently, the celeb-packed films Valentine's Day, New Year's Eve, and Mother's Day. He pretty much skyrocketed the careers of Julia Roberts and Anne Hathaway.
Celebs from Richard Gere to Henry Winkler to Jessica Alba have shared their condolences publicly, and Marshall will truly be missed. Here, we count 11 of the amazing movie moments we wouldn't have without Marshall—as well as what we learned from them—in honor of the late Hollywood legend.
Pretty Woman (1990)
When this outfit became an instant classic.
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And it's still inspiring designers today.
When taking a bubble bath and listening to Prince became everyone's new hobby.
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Concerns about your Walkman getting wet be damned!
When Julia Roberts' laugh and smile won us all.
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This scene pretty much solidified the world's love for Julia Roberts. Marshall later revealed that Richard Gere went off script when snapping the jewelry box on her white-gloved hands, leading to the most perfect laugh ever.
When we learned how to deal with *nasty* sales people.
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Let them know when they've missed out big.
When Richard Gere and Julia Roberts inspired couples around the world to save water.
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Such a hot, hot scene in such a beautiful tub.
Runaway Bride (1999)
When we saw why you never use a stand-in during a wedding rehearsal.
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Things can get a little *too real.*
When Julia Roberts knew what she wanted and got down on one knee.
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Maybe she was running from her other fiancés because she just wanted to be the one to propose?
The Princess Diaries (2001)
When we learned "shut up" is a very effective response in crazy situations.
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Like when Julie Andrews tells you you're the princess of Genovia.
When Paolo showed us that only he could take this, and this, and give us *a princess.*
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And we all put down our crimping irons and went to get blow outs.
When Lana so rightfully got "coned."
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Lana got coned! Lana got coned!
When all any girl wanted was a kiss with a foot pop this magical.
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A guy who loves M&M's on his pizza to kiss would be nice, too.
Our thoughts are with Marshall's friends, family, and colleagues as they remember this magnificent director.
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