She was a prolific force in the entertainment industry, and Nora Ephron's death has affected many stars, including Meg Ryan.

The “Kate and Leopold” actress reacted to the Oscar nominee’s recent death, focusing on her widespread influence that will continue long into the future.

Meg explained, "Nora was an era. We pictured ourselves inside her dreams and they became ours. All wisdom, wit and sparkle lights, what a treat she was ... what a blessing."

“I marvel again and again, what a life... to have created a simple happiness in people, to have added to the sum of delight in the world,” she continued.