'Died of a broken heart': Tributes flood in for Debbie Reynolds

Tributes are flowing in for Hollywood actress and talented singer Debbie Reynolds, who's died aged 84, a day after losing her daughter Carrie Fisher.

File image of Debbie Reynolds and daughter Carrie Fisher backstage in the Press Room at the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Source: AAP

There's been an outpouring of grief on the web as celebrities pay tribute to Debbie Reynolds, Hollywood icon and mother of Carrie Fisher.

Reynolds died on Wednesday, one day after her daughter passed away at the age of 60. She was 84.

A talented singer and actress, Reynolds appeared in many movies and stage productions spanning decades.

She is survived by a son Todd and her granddaughter Billie.

Younger audiences will remember Reynolds as Grace Adler's showbiz mum from "Will & Grace."

Here are some of the online tributes so far:

Todd Fisher, son of Debbie Reynolds and brother of Carrie Fisher wrote: "She's with Carrie." 

Star Trek actor George Takei wrote: "There is nothing harder than having to bury a child. Debbie died of a broken heart, but she's with her daughter now."

Albert Brooks wrote: "Debbie Reynolds, a legend and my movie mom. I can't believe this happened one day after Carrie. My heart goes out to Billie."

Larry King wrote: "Debbie Reynolds was pure class. She was loving, talented, beautiful, unsinkable. I feel sorry for anyone who never got a chance to meet her."

Ellen wrote: "I can't imagine what Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' family are going through this week. I send all of my love."

Anna Kendrick wrote: "American treasure."

Constance Zimmer wrote: "The most incredible love is when one can't live without the other...#RIP #DebbieReynolds"

Debbie Allen wrote: "Debbie Reynolds, God is holding you and Carrie in his hands. We will always speak your name."

Dane Cook wrote: "Damn. RIP Debbie Reynolds. Legendary entertainer. I'm sure broken hearted by the loss of her daughter."

Ricki Lake wrote: "That is the saddest thing. So sorry for the whole family. Rip #CarrieFisher and #DebbieReynolds."

Gabrielle Carteris wrote: "Painfully sad - there are no words 4 loss of Debbie Reynolds & Carrie Fisher. 2 vibrant, talented - moving spirits."

Grant Gustin wrote: "Debbie Reynolds helped light my passion for performing with Singin' in The Rain. She will always be an icon. Rest with Carrie, Debbie."

Corey Feldman wrote: "FEW B4 HER, OR THE FEW WE SHALL EVER C AGAIN! NOW HER & HER DAUGHTER CAN SOAR 2GETHER IN GODS GR8 VAST KINGDOM! R.I.P. DEBBIE REYNOLDS"

Gloria Gaynor wrote: "So sad to learn of @DebbieReynolds1 passing ...an American icon and Hollywood legend."

Mira Sorvino wrote: "What a tragedy! First Carrie, now her legendary mother Debbie Reynolds- my deepest and condolences to their family!!"