This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.
Actor, writer and director Harold Ramis died Monday; he was 69. Ramis was known for several great comedies, including “Animal House,” “Groundhog Day,” “Meatballs,” “Caddyshack,” “Stripes,” “Ghostbusters” and “National Lampoon’s Vacation.”
Throughout the day, St. Louisans shared their memories of Ramis and his work.
Thanks, Harold Ramis, for the laughs & inspiring moments. Your impact on my childhood & sense of humor were enormous. All adoration & love.
— Adron Buske (@AdronBuske) February 24, 2014
Twinkie = normal level of sadness; this a.m. Twinkie 35 ft long weighing ~600 lbs #RIP #HaroldRamis pic.twitter.com/bvk8w8K5Hq
— Bill (@billschwulst) February 24, 2014
Damn it, Egon. Yours is one sprit we never want to "bust." Goodbye, Mr. Ramis
— Mark Sumner (@Devilstower) February 24, 2014
I know the cool kids love Bill Murray, but Harold Ramis was my Ghostbuster crush as a kid. I think it was the glasses.
— ♥ by the LB (@yeaheavy) February 24, 2014
RIP Harold Ramis. I'll make sure to not cross any streams per your advice.
— T[O]ny Randazz[O] (@LtRandazzo) February 24, 2014
Harold Ramis. A comic actor/writer/director/genius who will be sorely missed. Can't believe we won't see more like Groundhog Day or Stripes.
— Karen W. (@veggiegirlrose) February 24, 2014
RIP Harold Ramis. Thank you for some of my favorite movies of all time #CaddyShack #AnimalHouse
— Nick Lopanec (@Lopey10) February 25, 2014
Ramis attended Washington University, and in 2005 he told the Post-Dispatch that his experiences there provided fodder for “Animal House.”
WUSTL remembers distinguished alumnus and legendary actor/writer/director Harold Ramis. He will be missed. pic.twitter.com/I9tv8G8SSU
— Washington U. (@WUSTL) February 24, 2014
The university honored Ramis in 1988; then with Channel 5, J.C. Corcoran interviewed Ramis.
Ramis has a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame on Delmar Boulevard.