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The Goldbergs cast and crew have paid tribute to George Segal, who passed away on Tuesday following bypass surgery.

Sean Giambrone, Troy Gentile, Hayley Orrantia, Sam Lerner, Wendi McLendon-Covey and AJ Michalka took to social media to remember the actor, who portrayed Pops on the ABC series since the beginning.

“My heart is broken,” Sean started his tribute on Twitter following the news. “I lost a dear friend. Working with George was an honor and some of the happiest moments of my life.”

He continued, “What a sweet & wonderful man. He was my confidant & teacher. When he smiled it changed my day. I wish everyone could have met him. Prayers are with the family.”

Wendi, who played his on-screen daughter, Beverly, only had one word to sum up her time with George: “Grateful”.

Hayley, who plays daughter Erica on the show, added her own tribute on Instagram: “To me, George Segal was invincible so I’m having a hard time believing that he is really gone. He was an absolute light that illuminated every room he walked into. His laugh was utterly infectious and so rewarding if you were the one who got him to do it. He had the most beautiful stories that always ended in a perfect punch line. He showed me what it really means to be an actor. What it takes. I am devastated that I won’t get to hear him laugh again. My love and prayers go out to his family 💜.”

“Love you George Your humor, your laughter, your aura, your professionalism, your smile, your work ethic, your HEART, everything about you was special. I knew whenever I was around you I was in the presence of not only an amazing actor but an amazing human being. You are forever,” Troy, who portrays Barry on the show, wrote.

AJ, who starred in several seasons of the show as Lainey, wrote on Instagram: “You will be greatly greatly missed George. Going to sleep with a heavy heart tonight. May you Rest In Peace. We love you Pops.”

The series also plans to pay tribute to George on tonight’s new episode, airing on ABC at 8/7c.

Carrie Wampler is joining The Goldbergs.

The actress will be playing “Ren, a stylish, artsy, rebellious and effortless Manhattan NYC prep school girl who Erica (Hayley Orrantia) befriends at college” in season eight of the ABC comedy, Deadline describes. She is also Barry’s (Troy Gentile) new girlfriend.

Carrie is taking over the role from Kelli Berglund, who was initially cast as Ren last season. Kelli had to leave the show because of another commitment.

Carrie is best known for her role as Brooke on the Disney Channel show Austin & Ally. She has also appeared on Big Little Lies and 9-1-1.

As of right now, ABC has not announced a premiere date for season eight of The Goldbergs.

Great news for fans of a bunch of the dramatic shows on ABC!

Scandal, Grey’s Anatomy, Once Upon a Time, Resurrection, Revenge, and Castle have all been renewed for an additional season.

In addition to these shows, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been giving a second season and another Marvel show will be added to the lineup – Agent Carter starring Hayley Atwell and taking place a year after the events of Captain America: The First Avenger.

The comedy series Modern Family and The Goldbergs have also received renewals!

Other shows that have been picked up are Shonda Rhimes‘ How to Get Away With Murder starring Viola Davis, American Crime starring Felicity Huffman and Timothy Hutton, and the comedy Black-ish starring Anthony Anderson.

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