Renowned actor and comedian, Jerry Stiller, has been confirmed dead on Monday. The news was broken by his son Ben Stiller on Twitter.
Jerry Stiller has died: What’s the cause of death?
Ben took to social media on Monday to inform the public that his father, 92-year-old Jerry Stiller is no longer with us.
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Based on the contents of the tweet, it appears Stiller, after a long and successful life as an on-screen and broadway actor, died of natural causes.
“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,” Ben wrote
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Remembering Stiller: Career highlights and achievements
He may not have been one for the limelight that came with stardom but his presence was always felt. Stiller and his wife Anne Meara sustained a long and successful career in the film industry.
The couple started out hitting comedy nightclubs and gained fame as the hilarious dynamic duo. Successive shows and a growing audience provided them with an opportunity they could hardly resist.
Since their debut appearance on TV, Stiller and his wife have featured in a number of films and TV shows, including:
- Seinfeld (Stiller played the eccentric father of Jason Alexander’s George)
- The King of Queens
- Hairspray
- Zoolander (Stiller’s directorial debut)
Meara lost her life in 2015 and now Stiller, after five years apart, will finally join her in heaven. These are some of the tributes we’ve come across on social media.
