Kelly Ripa and Sarah Michelle Gellar broke into the entertainment industry through the soap opera world on the popular daytime drama All My Children. Earlier this week, they learned former costar David Canary passed away. Both women took to social media to mourn his passing.

Kelly Ripa played the role of David Canary’s daughter, Hayley Vaughan, on All My Children.

So sad to learn of the passing of the great David Canary. A incredibly talented actor. A wonderful man. I was lucky to know you.

— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) November 24, 2015

Kelly Ripa starred on All My Children from 1990 to 2002. She met Mark Consuelos–her husband–on the soap opera.

Very sad news. RT @WeLoveSoapsTV: The late David Canary with TV daughter, @KellyRipa. pic.twitter.com/oPQwdUvzBO

— Kelly Ripa (@KellyRipa) November 24, 2015

Sarah Michelle Gellar played the role of Kendall Hart on All My Children. In 1995 she won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series. Kelly Ripa and Sarah Michelle Gellar were on the soap opera together for several years.

#rip #DavidCanary You were the epitome of class. It was a joy and an honor to call you a colleague. #AllMyChildren

— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) November 24, 2015

David Canary died of natural causes at an assisted living facility in Connecticut. He was 77. He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter, as well as his former All My Children family members, including Kelly Ripa and Sarah Michelle Gellar.