Britney Spears to Ed McMahon: " He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed"

Saddened for Ed McMahon's death, Britney Spears is one of the celebrities who appreciates Ed McMahon's contribution to her career.

Britney tweeted, "I am deeply saddened by today’s news about Ed McMahon. He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot including myself. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed."

Britney previously joined Ed McMahon's Star Search back in 1992 (She won the first round of competition).