Jerry Stiller has passed away at the age of 92.
The actor and comedian’s son, Ben Stiller, confirmed the sad news on social media, sharing that his father had passed from natural causes.
“He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years,” Ben posted. “He will be greatly missed. Love you Dad.”
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, 2020
Stiller had a long and memorable career in the world of comedy. In the ’60s, he and his wife Anna Meara were the comedic duo Stiller and Meara, a double act that would prove successful in night clubs and television for years – including 36 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. Anna Meara passed away in 2018 at age 85.
Many will of course remember Stiller’s role in Seinfeld as George Costanza’s father, Frank, an embittered, explosive, hilariously passionate man who would always make his son’s life that extra bit harder. Stiller always put in one hell of a performance on the popular sitcom, often, if not always, stealing the scenes he was in.
“He was perhaps the kindest man I ever had the honor to work beside,” tweeted Jason Alexander, who played George on Seinfeld. “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.”
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, 2020
Stiller’s career saw a whopping 115 credits, according to his IMDb profile. His many shows and films included a big part on Kevin James sitcom The King of Queens, 2007’s Hairspray, and the two Zoolander movies, directed by his son, Ben.
Reactions from Stiller’s Seinfeld co-stars…
Jerry Stiller's comedy will live forever.
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) May 11, 2020
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) May 11, 2020
The truth is that this happened all the time with Jerry Stiller. He was so funny and such a dear human being. We loved him. RIP Jerry Stiller.https://t.co/kXL14zMKeX
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) May 11, 2020
And The King of Queens co-stars…
Rest in peace.
