Overnight on May 11, news broke that longtime actorJerry Stillerhaddied at 92.
Quickly, celebrities and fans took to social media to mourn theSeinfeldandThe King of Queensactor.
He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years.
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He will be greatly missed.
Love you Dad."
Jerry Stiller’s late wifeAnne Meara died in 2015.
Together, they were known as the ’60s comedy team Stiller and Meara.
Seinfeld’sJason Alexanderremembered his on-screen dad and “beloved friend.”
“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.”
Like Alexander,Kings of QueensstarLeah Reminialso had the honor of playing one of Stiller’s children on TV.
Remini pointed to his father-like mentorship while on the show.
Stiller also worked on Broadway and was able t0 capture the hearts of people likeViola Davison stage.
“2020 is really taking its toll.
RIP to the GREAT Jerry Stiller.
Man….you made me laugh for decades.
I even saw you onstage in Shakespeare in the Park in NYC,” she wrote.
Photo credit Arlene Gottfried.
RIP Jerry Stiller."
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