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(CNN) -- Jonathan Winters, the wildly inventive actor and comedian who appeared in such films as "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" and "The Loved One" and played Robin Williams' son on the TV show "Mork & Mindy," has died. He was 87. 

Winters died Thursday evening of natural causes at his home in Montecito, California, according to business associate Joe Petro III. 

Winters was known for his comic irreverence, switching characters the way other people flick on light switches. His routines were full of non sequiturs and surreal jokes. Williams, in particular, often credited him as a great influence. 

"First he was my idol, then he was my mentor and amazing friend," tweeted Williams. "I'll miss him huge. He was my Comedy Buddha. Long live the Buddha." 

Winters, who was widely admired by comedians in general, was awarded the Mark Twain Prize -- which goes to outstanding humorists -- in 1999. 

"Genius" was a common touchstone as comedians reacted to Winters' death. 

"R.I.P Jonathan Winters," tweeted comedian and filmmaker Albert Brooks. "Beyond funny, he invented a new category of comedic genius." 

"Had a great run. Actual genius," tweeted Kevin Pollak. 

"A genius and the greatest improvisational comedian of all time," tweeted Richard Lewis. 

Gottfried: Jonathan Winters was mad brilliant 

Though he never had a breakout starring role, over the years his appearances on TV shows made him a beloved figure in the entertainment world. He was a favorite guest on "The Tonight Show" -- particularly in the early '60s when Jack Paar hosted it -- and turned up on the game show "The Hollywood Squares," Dean Martin's celebrity roasts and countless variety shows.  (End of story)

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Question: What show likes having Winters on?
Guess: The Tonight Show

Question: What other shows did he appear on?
Guess: The Hollywood Squares and variety shows

Question: Who was Winters
Guess: an actor and comedian

Question: What happened to him?
Guess: he died

Question: When?
Guess: Thursday

Question: What time of day?
Guess: evening

Question: Where?
Guess: at home

Question: Where did he live?
Guess: Montecito California

Question: What was the cause of death?
Guess: natural causes

Question: How old was he?
Guess: 87

Question: Who idolized him?
Guess: Williams

Question: What else did Williams consider him to be?
Guess: a mentor and friend

Question: What did Richard Lewis think of him?
Guess: he was a genius

Question: How many lead roles did he have?
Guess: none

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Question: What did Kevin Pollak think of him?

he was a genius