Jerry Stiller, the renowned comedian legend has gone to glory as declared on Monday by Ben Stiller.
Ben Stiller tweeted early Monday about the loss of the adorable star.
I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2024
Jerry was an extraordinary father and granddad, and the most committed spouse to Anne for around 62 years.
About Jerry Stiller:
Gerald Isaac Stiller was an American actor, author, and comedian. He spent plenty of years of his life as a part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife, Anne Meara. He was married to her for over 60 years, until she died in 2015.
Jerry played the father of George Costanza on the sitcom Seinfeld. That part earned him an Emmy nomination.
He also played Leah Remini’s father in the sitcom “The King of Queens.”
Father and son work together!
Jerry Stiller and his son Ben Stiller appeared together in films such as Zoolander, Heavyweights, Hot Pursuit, The Heartbreak Kid, and Zoolander 2.
Jerry Stiller With Son Ben Stiller
Stiller as an author:
Stiller wrote a prologue to Festivus: The Holiday For The Rest Of Us by Allen Salkin. He also authored a memoir titled Married to Laughter: A Love Story Featuring Anne Meara.
In 2007, Stiller and his wife Anne Meara received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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The news about the death of Jerry Stiller: Many actors pay tribute
On May 11, 2024, at the age of 92, Stiller died of natural causes at his home. It was less than a month before his 93rd birthday. Many actors with whom Stiller had worked, paid tributes to him on social media.
Jason Alexander, who played George in Seinfeld, described Stiller as a “beloved friend.”
Such sad news that my beloved friend, Jerry Stiller, has passed. He was perhaps the kindest man I ever had the honor to work beside. He made me laugh when I was a child and every day I was with him. A great actor, a great man, a lovely friend. #RIPJerryStiller I Love you.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) May 11, 2024
“He was perhaps the kindest man I ever had the honor to work beside,” he tweeted.
Stiller remains alive in our hearts!
Though Jerry might not be among us today, but Jerry Stiller will always reside in the hearts of millions of fans. His extraordinary performance in various roles has made him immortal. He has set a benchmark in the genre of sitcoms. And despite being such a famous star, he was always kind and straightforward to everyone around him.
