Stiller spent many years in a comic duo with wife Anne Meara, who died in 2015. Ben shared the heartbreaking news with fans on … For many, though, he will be best remembered as Alexander's on-screen father in Seinfeld, a role he played for six years. "She is survived by her husband and partner in life Jerry Stiller. Jerry was known for his roles in Seinfeld and The King of Queens. 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They were protecting me from the fear... From that day on, those were the best years of my life as an actor.". The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "I adored this man.". We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. Comedian Jerry Stiller, best known for his recurring role as George Costanza's father on TV's Seinfeld, has died aged 92, his actor son Ben has confirmed. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. "The Stiller family is deeply saddened to share the beloved Anne Meara passed away last night at the age of 85," Ben's rep said in a statement in 2015. In 2007 Stiller and Meara were given a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. “I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” Stiller tweeted. Video, Amina is a 'symbol of resilience for Afghanistan' Video, Amina is a 'symbol of resilience for Afghanistan', Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs. How would Biden change US foreign policy? Jerry Stiller, the actor and comedian father of Ben Stiller, has died at the age of 92. Writing on Twitter, Alexander remembered his "beloved friend" as "perhaps the kindest man I ever had the honour to work beside". "On stage or off he could put a smile on your face," he wrote. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. 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Mr Trump declines to disavow a bizarre conspiracy, as Mr Biden ducks again on Supreme Court plans. Jerry Stiller has passed away at the age of 92. 'New heights' reached in global garden photo prize, Firefighters struggle to contain Kilimanjaro fire. Stiller, who played Frank Costanza on the sitcom, was the father of actor Ben Stiller who announced the death on Twitter. His role as the volatile and cantankerous Frank Costanza saw him nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 1997. "Thank you Jerry for your brilliant comedic prowess," he tweeted, saying there was "nobody who quite turned a phrase" like him. "He made me laugh when I was a child and every day I was with him," he continued. Anne had also starred on The King of Queens, as well as Sex and the City. The two were married for 61 years and worked together almost as long. VideoPortugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs, Africa's top shots: Graduates and roof-top protests. 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Video, Firefighters struggle to contain Kilimanjaro fire, US election: Trump and Biden deflect key questions in TV grilling, Disney updates content warning for racism in classic films, Coronavirus: France reports more than 30,000 new infections, Top US journalist suspended after false Twitter hacking claims, How President Trump can still win the US election, New jets promise to revive supersonic travel, Conservation: Bridge of hope for world's rarest primate, Pieces of orbiting space junk 'avoid collision', Brexit: EU leaders call for UK trade talks to continue, QAnon: YouTube moves to purge 'harmful conspiracy theories'. Stiller appeared with son Ben in several film comedies, among them Zoolander, Zoolander 2 and The Heartbreak Kid. "I'll never forget, on the first day of the shoot in front of the audience... the whole cast surrounded me, wishing me well," he remembered in 2005. Comedian Anne Meara, mother of Ben Stiller, dies at 85, Ardern's tumultuous three years as NZ PM. In 2006, Anne starred alongside her son in Night at the Museum. Love you Dad.". "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed. The actor and comedian's death was announced by his son, actor Ben Stiller. Jason Alexander, who played George on Seinfeld, called him "a great actor, a great man [and] a lovely friend". His other roles included Arthur Spooner in TV sitcom The King of Queens. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Comedian Gilbert Gottfried, another Disney voice actor, also paid homage. "They were rooting for me. Video, Portugal's radical decision to decriminalise all drugs, Covid-19: Is Sweden getting it right? Three years later the couple hosted a web-based chat show, shot in their home in Manhattan's Upper West Side. © 2020 E! Stiller met Meara at a New York casting call in 1953 and they married the following year. It's been exactly five years this month since the death of Anne Meara, Jerry's wife and Ben's mom. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. VideoFirefighters struggle to contain Kilimanjaro fire. Jerry Stiller has passed away at the age of 92. They toured the US as a double act and made more than 30 appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, CBS's top-rated variety programme. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Comedian Anne Meara, mother of Ben Stiller, dies at 85, Trump and Biden deflect questions in TV grilling. Ben shared the heartbreaking news with fans on social media early Monday morning. Actor Josh Gad, best known for voicing Olaf the snowman in Disney's Frozen, was among those to pay tribute on social media. The actor and comedian's death was announced by his son, actor Ben Stiller. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment.news@bbc.co.uk. .css-po6dm6-ItalicText{font-style:italic;}Follow us on Facebook, or on Twitter @BBCNewsEnts. He also starred alongside his son in Zoolander. He also had roles in both the original 1988 film of Hairspray and the musical adaptation that followed in 2007.

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