Alex Trebek, longtime Jeopardy! host and beloved TV personality, died on Nov. 8 after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 66. The star, who had three children with husband John Travolta, was 57. Jerry Stiller's celebrity friends and fans reacted to his death at age 92 on social media. Jerry Stiller, father of actor Ben Stiller and best known for his Emmy-nominated performance on NBC's 'Seinfeld,' has died at 92 of natural causes. Following that success, he then played the role of Arthur Spooner in the sitcom, The King of Queens. Stiller was considerably quieter and reflective in person than in character - although just as funny. Quinn, Medicine Woman and star of Being John Malkovich, died the night of Feb. 7 at age 91 after he was struck and killed by a car in Los Angeles. As a husband-and-wife comedy duo, Jerry Stiller and Meara toured the U.S. together and made frequent appearances on television in the 1960s and 1970s, including more than 30 on top variety program The Ed Sullivan Show. The British guitarist, who co-founded the seminal rock band Fleetwood Mac, died at age 73 on July 25. Late in his career, Stiller earned the part of the short-tempered Frank Costanza, father of George Costanza, on the sitcom Seinfeld, a role which Stiller played from 1993 until 1998. The British lead singer and bassist for the band The Outfield passed away Oct. 20. The duo had their own 1986 TV sitcom, The Stiller and Meara Show, in which Stiller played the deputy mayor of New York City and Meara portrayed his wife, a TV commercial actress. Market data provided by Factset. Rapper and model Chynna Rogers died on April 8. Actor Jerry Stiller. Jerry Stiller's celebrity friends and fans reacted to his death at age 92 on social media. This NBA All-Star and former contestant on Survivor died on Aug. 29 at age 53. Beatrice, who played the beloved French bulldog Stella on the last seven seasons of Modern Family, died March 9 shortly after the cast shot the series finale. Get the best of Fox News' entertainment coverage, right in your inbox. TV Streaming | Men may be more vulnerable to the coronavirus than women. Jerry Stiller, the Emmy-nominated comedy legend who re-emerged later in life playing loud-mouthed cranks on the TV sitcoms "Seinfeld" and "King of Queens," has died at age 92. Love you Dad, wrote Ben, who followed in his fathers comedic footsteps and became an A-list box office star with movies like Tropic Thunder, Dodgeball and Theres Something About Mary., Jerry Stiller was a multi-talented performer who appeared in an assortment of movies, playing Walter Matthaus police sidekick in the thriller The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and Divines husband Wilbur Turnblad in John Waters twisted comedy Hairspray., He also wrote an autobiography, Married to Laughter, about his 50-plus year marriage to soul mate and comedic cohort Meara, who died in 2015. possibility of federal hate crime charges in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jerry Stiller recalled in an interview with Esquire in 2005 that he had not been the first choice for the role that rejuvenated his career. Subscribehere! [20][21] For his portrayal of Frank, Stiller gained widespread critical and popular acclaim, including being nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 1997 and winning an American Comedy Award for Funniest Male Guest Appearance in a TV Series in 1998. The New Jersey high school principal was the subject of the 1989 biopic Lean on Me starring Morgan Freeman. Country music legend Kenny Rogers passed away on March 20 at the age of 81. Two men, a father and son,were arrested two months lateron murder and aggravated assault charges, but not until after the incident hadgained wide attention and criticismon social media. He died of natural causes, his actor son Ben Stiller revealed on Monday. Jerry Stiller, an actor and comedian and father to Ben Stiller, has died of natural causes. Worldwide, the virus has killed more than 284,000 people. Love you Dad., In addition to his TV work, starting with comedy appearances with his wife Anne Meara, Stiller had memorable turns in movies, playing Walter Matthaus NYPD partner in 1974s The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and the mild-mannered husband of Divines Edna Turnblad in John Waters original 1988 comedy Hairspray., Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2020 (Photos), He also appeared with his son, Ben Stiller, in a series of movies, including the Oscar-nominated 1987 short film Shoeshine as well as The Heartbreak Kid, Zoolander and Zoolander 2.. Bill Withers, the singer of classics like Lean On Me and Aint No Sunshine, died on March 30 at the age of 81. "Sending light and love to you sir. But what that action looks like remains unclear. [9] They had two children: actress Amy Stiller (born 1961) and actor-comedian Ben Stiller (born 1965). As of 23 February 2023, a total of 13,223,135,400 vaccine doses have been administered. She was 101. Comedy Legend Jerry Stiller Dead at 92. Thank you Jerry for your brilliant comedic prowess. Sending love and condolences to Dieter Laser, the German actor best known for his role as the deranged doctor in The Human Centipede, died on Feb. 29. I hadn't even seen the show. He died of natural causes, his son a comedy star himself . Comedy veteran Jerry Stiller, who launched his career opposite wife Anne Meara in the 1950s and reemerged four decades later as the hysterically high-strung Frank Costanza on the smash. He was 92. Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died of natural causes, Ben Stiller says By Alta Spells and Lisa Respers France, CNN Updated 2:15 PM EDT, Mon May 11, 2020 Link Copied! Famed British author John le Carr, whose books include The Spy Who Came in From the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, died on Dec. 13 after battling pneumonia. Ed Murray died Nov. 25 at age 67. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Actor Brian Dennehy, a Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor, passed away on April 15 of natural causes. He was 88. Lyle Waggoner, an actor known for starring on The Carol Burnett Show and the '70s Wonder Woman TV series, died March 17 at age 84. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. It's another less-than-cheerful Short List from me, Ashley, with help from my colleagues Alex, Emily and Patty. MLB Hall of Famer and broadcast commentator Joe Morgan died Oct. 12 after suffering from polyneuropathy. Market data provided by Factset. Eddie Large, one-half of the comedy duo Little and Large, died April 2 after contracting coronavirus while hospitalized for heart failure. Comedian Jerry Stiller, Who Played Hotheaded Dad On 'Seinfeld,' Dies At 92. He was 78. Clark died on Dec. 29 at the age of 82. "I was out of work at the time. The professional wrestler with both WWE and All Elite Wrestling was best known under his ring names Brodie Lee and Luke Harper. He was 65. The "American Idol" finalist and native Texan died Nov. 1. His life and career took off after he met Meara in 1953. He made me laugh when I was a child and every day I was with him. Added Billy Eichner Seeing Jerry Stiller on screen instantly made you happy.. But many will know Jerry Stiller better for playing the short-tempered Frank Constanza, the father of Jason Alexander's George, on hit NBC sitcom Seinfeld. There was a brief involvement in Shakespearean theater, including a $55 a week job with Jack Klugman in "Coriolanus.". He was 45. He earned an Emmy nomination in 1997 for his Seinfeld performance. Jerry Seinfeld has high praise for the late Jerry Stiller. #RIPJerryStiller, he wrote. The team announced his death on Oct. 8 at the age of 91. His death was confirmed early Monday by his son, actor-director Ben Stiller. Werden was a Hollywood publicist for 35 years and the Oscars' publicity lead from 1975 to 1993. Im sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes, the younger Stiller tweeted. "Its going to be a sad Festivus this year. He died at his home in Los Angeles on Dec. 15. Jerry Stiller, the actor and comedian best known for his role on Seinfeld, has died aged 92. But House Democrats may still march forward on another massive package that is expected to exceed $2 trillion, with a vote possible as early as this week. Please enter valid email address to continue. He was 92. Well find out soon. I was close to 70 years old, and had nowhere to go.. John Lewis, the civil rights icon who played a key role in some of the most important battles of the era, died on July 17 following a battle with pancreatic cancer. The Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher best known for playing 20 seasons with the Atlanta Braves died on Dec. 26 after a battle with cancer. She died at the age of 85. Wilford Brimley, a beloved character actor who starred in such film as Cocoon and The Natural, died on Aug. 1 at age 85. F.X. Atlanta rapper Lil Marlo (n Rudolph Johnson), best known for his 2017 hit 2 the Hard Way" with Lil Baby, was shot and killed in his native Atlanta on July 12, the Fulton County Medical Examiners office said. NEW YORK Comedy veteran Jerry Stiller, who launched his career opposite wife Anne Meara in the 1950s and reemerged four decades later as the hysterically high-strung Frank Costanza on the smash television show "Seinfeld," died at 92, his son Ben Stiller announced Monday. 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A high-profile infectious disease researcher warns that the coronavirus is in the early stages of attacking the world,making it difficult to relax stay-at-home orders without putting most Americans at risk. His inspiration to enter show business came at age 8, when his father took him to see the Marx Brothers in the comedy classic "A Night at the Opera.". The author of the seminal 1994 memoir Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America died in a Manhattan hospital on Jan. 7 at age 52. [27], Stiller also authored a memoir titled Married to Laughter: A Love Story Featuring Anne Meara, which was published by Simon & Schuster (ISBN0-684-86903-9).[28]. The pioneering hip-hop dancer and star of the film Breakin'" died on Dec. 30 at age 65. The Seattle-area middle school teacher -- who became infamous in 1997 after raping one of her students, serving a lengthy prison sentence, then marrying the student after her release from prison -- died on July 6 following a battle with cancer. Janet Dubois, who starred on the CBS sitcom Good Times and wrote and performed the theme song to "The Jeffersons," passed away on Feb. 18. She was 86. 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Ferrell died on Monday, Oct. 12, due to complications following a cardiac arrest. Diana Rigg, who was best known for her roles as Lady Olenna Tyrell on Game of Thrones and Emma Peel in the 1960s TV series The Avengers, died Sept. 10 at her home in the U.K. following a battle with cancer. Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller, the familiar face on sitcoms Seinfeld and The King of Queens, has died of natural causes. American actor Jerry Stiller dies aged 92, Follow the action from the third Test between India and Australia in Delhi in our live blog, Follow the live scorebetween Parramatta and Melbourne as the new NRL season begins. [17] In 1970, they broke up the live act before it broke up their marriage. [30] He had two grandchildren through Ben. Jerry Stiller. Robert Trump, the younger brother of Donald Trump and a former real estate developer and executive at the Trump Organization, died on Aug. 15. In the late 1990s, Stiller appeared in a series of Nike television commercials as the ghost of deceased Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi. Stiller earned a drama degree at Syracuse University after serving in World War II, and then headed to New York City to launch his career. Kirk Douglas -- the prolific actor and producer whose Spartacus is credited with helping to end the Hollywood blacklist, patriarch of a successful entertainment dynasty and one of the last surviving stars of Hollywoods golden age -- died Feb. 5 at age 103. Serenity now.Hollywood is mourning the death of veteran actor and comedian Jerry Stiller,best known for his roles as George Costanza's father on "Seinfeld" and Leah Remini's father on "The King of Queens." There was nobody who quite turned a phrase like #JerryStiller & few who got to create a holiday iconically linked to them. From 1979 to 1982, Stiller and Meara hosted HBO Sneak Previews, a half-hour show produced monthly on which they described the movies and programs to be featured in the coming month. His myriad television spots included everything from Murder She Wrote to Law and Order along with 36 appearances alongside Meara on The Ed Sullivan Show. Updated on: May 11, 2020 / 8:58 PM They also starred in their own syndicated five-minute sketch comedy show on radio, Take Five with Stiller and Meara, from 1977 to 1978.[18]. ", He recalled how he was told to play the meek husband to Estelle Harris, who would play his wife as the "boss lady of the Constanza family.". Ben Stiller (L) and his father Jerry Stiller(R) arrive at the Help Haiti benefit honoring Sean Penn hosted by the Stiller Foundation and The J/P Haitian Relief Organization, in New York. Jason Davis, best known as the voice of Mikey Blumberg on Disney Channels Recess, died on Feb. 16. Stiller recalled that he was out of work and not the first choice for the role of Frank Costanza, father to Jason Alexanders neurotic George. RIP Jerry Stiller," wrote comedian Doug Benson. The show ran for nine seasons, from 1998-2007, with Stiller appearing in every episode. Former wrestler and actor Tommy "Tiny" Lister, best known for his role in the "Friday" movies, died on Dec. 10. Phyllis George, a former Miss America winner who went on to become one of the first female broadcasters covering the NFL and later, the First Lady of Kentucky died on May 14 at the age of 70. #ripjerrystiller at 92," Al Roker tweeted. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Legal Statement. Tony Award-nominated actor Nick Cordero died on July 5 due to complications from coronavirus. The dancer and actress, who appeared in classic television shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Twin Peaks, died on July 14 at the age of 55. The department is also considering looking intothe handling of the case. [16], The comedy team Stiller and Meara, composed of Stiller and his wife, Anne Meara, was successful throughout the 1960s, with numerous appearances on television variety programs, primarily on The Ed Sullivan Show. The legendary fashion designer and entrepreneur died on Dec. 29 at age 98. Let's talk news. She was 58. One of them was After-Play, a 1995 off-Broadway show written by Meara. IRS delays tax deadline for Bay Area, but California hasn't followed: What should you do? "I love watching people enjoy my work." "Comedian Jerry Stiller schleps to the Statler to give his shtick on Ithaca". He was 41. He was 93. In a 2005 Esquire interview, Stiller recalled that he was out of work and not the first choice for the role of Frank Costanza, father to Jason Alexanders neurotic George. Most recently, Jerry Stiller played Arthur on the hit sitcom "King of Queens." The actor, who appeared in several Sam Raimi films including Evil Dead II, Darkman and Spider-Man 2, died on June 30 at the age of 68. Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara had a love story unlike any other in Hollywood. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. Jason Alexander, Stiller's onscreen son in "Seinfeld," paid tribute to the actor following news of his death. " He also was a unit publicist on over 40 movies, including "Pennies From Heaven" and the original "Superman" films. But the character wasn't working - until Stiller suggested his reincarnation as an over-the-top crank who matched his wife scream for scream. . I agree with TheWrap's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and provide my consent to receive marketing communications from them. In a 2005 Esquire interview, Stiller recalled that he was out of work and not the first choice for the role of Frank Costanza, father to Jason Alexander's neurotic George. 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Coronavirus; Healthy Living; . Jerry had time for you in a very real way," she says. Honor Blackman, the British actress best known for her roles in "Goldfinger" and The Avengers series, died at the age of 94, her family announced on April 6. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. My dad (also a Jerry) came to the taping and got to meet Jerry Stiller, who kvelled over how proud he must be of me. ", While he was known as a nut-job father on the small screen, Stiller and wife Meara raised two children in their longtime home on Manhattan's Upper West Side: daughter Amy, who became an actress, and son Ben, who became a writer, director and actor in such films as "Dodgeball," "There's Something About Mary" and "Meet the Parents.". Im sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes, Ben wroteMonday. The couple went on to appear as a team in dozens of film, stage and television productions. "My manager had retired," he said. [15], Also in 1953, Stiller met actress-comedian Anne Meara, and they married in 1954. The prolific animator, writer, artist and songwriter whose work included "Spongebob," "The Simpsons," "Hey Arnold" and "The Fairly OddParents," died on Dec. 22 from undisclosed causes. He was known for futuristic designs like the bubble dress. In 2007, they received a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles. Although a supporting player on Seinfeld, Stiller created some of the Emmy-winning show's most enduring moments: co-creator and model for the "bro", a brassiere for men; a Korean War cook who inflicted food poisoning on his entire unit; an ever-simmering salesman controlling his explosive temper with the shouted mantra, "Serenity now". US Actors Jerry Stiller (L), pictured with his wife Anne Meara (R) and children Amy and actor Ben, died aged 92. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. However, Kevin James asked him to join the cast of The King of Queens. He was a great dad and grandfather and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. Stiller and Meara were considered a topcomedy act in the 1960s, appearingon The Ed Sullivan Show roughly 36 times. "Jerry Stiller always made us laugh," said Alexander, beginning at the minute 32 mark in the video below. Harry and Meghan back to seeking attention for barrage of new endeavors A new study could help explain why. The famed magician was known as The Amazing Randi and also worked as a scientific investigator who debunked sensational claims of paranormal and occult occurrences. As I'm laughing I realize I'm being watched. Whitman was 92. While he was known as a nut-job father on the small screen, Stiller and wife Meara raised two children in their longtime home on Manhattans Upper West Side: daughter Amy, who became an actress, and son Ben, who would become perhaps the most famous Stiller as a writer, director and actor. The comedians death was announced by his son, actor-director Ben Stiller. Sam Lloyd, best known for his role as downtrodden lawyer Ted Buckland on Scrubs, died on April 30. Harry, Meghan asked to vacate Frogmore, their UK home My manager had retired. Ben Stiller is reflecting on his final days with dad Jerry Stiller before his death. I loved him as Lt. Rico Patrone in Taking Of Pelham 123 and got to meet him during my stint on@SeinfeldTVas #frankcostanza. NEW YORK Jerry Stiller, who for decades teamed with wife Anne Meara in a beloved comedy duo and then reached new heights in his senior years as the high-strung Frank Costanza on the classic. All Rights Reserved. He had been battling colon cancer but never publicly disclosed his diagnosis. Magician Roy Horn, best known as half of the legendary Siegfried & Roy magic and animal act in Las Vegas, died on May 8 from complications due to coronavirus. He will be greatly missed. He was 77. He will be greatly missed. He continued working in film and on stage, appearing in Broadway productions such as Terrence McNallys 1975 comedy The Ritz in 1975 and David Rabes 1984 dark drama Hurlyburly., Also Read: Ben Stiller Pays Tribute to Late Mother Anne Meara. I turn and Jerry Stiller is staring at me. Actress Kelly Preston, who starred in such films as "Twins" and "Jerry Maguire," died on July 12 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Video Ad Feedback. His Emmy Award-winning son Ben announced his father's death on social media, saying his father died of natural causes. Jeff Grosso, the legendary skateboarder who hosted Vans Loveletters to Skating video series, died March 31 in Costa Mesa, Calif. Stiller saw a late-career resurgence starting in 1993, playing George Costanza's father Frank on the sitcom Seinfeld, a part which earned him an Emmy nomination. Jerry Stiller's celebrity friends and fans reacted to his death at age 92 on social media. Chris Trousdale, a former member of the boy band Dream Street, died on June 2. He will be greatly missed. He will be missed. "Seeing Jerry Stiller on screen instantly made you happy. [9], Upon his return from service in the U.S. Army during World War II,[10][11] Stiller attended Syracuse University, earning a bachelor's degree in Speech and Drama in 1950. [34], Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, "Comedian Jerry Stiller, Who Played Hot-Headed Dad On 'Seinfeld,' Dies At 92", "Actor Jerry Stiller's Favorite Role? Stiller's most famous for portraying two offbeat TV fathers: Frank Costanza, dad to . He was 83. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Daniel Lee Martin, country singer and host of Brotherhood Outdoors, was found dead in his Pasco County, Florida, home on Feb. 14 of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. After "Seinfeld," Stiller co-starred as the father to Leah Remini's character, Carrie Heffernanin the sitcom "The King of Queens," which aired from 1998 to 2007. Some of his well known moments include his famous Festivus celebration, as well as the phrase "Serenity now!" He also wrote an autobiography, Married to Laughter, about his 50-plus year marriage to soul mate and comedic cohort Anne Meara, who died in 2015. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Bay Area arts: here are 9 great shows to see this weekend, What to watch: Daisy Jones a superb look at rock n roll implosion, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life. He also appeared in Ben Stillers spoof on modeling, Zoolander, released in 2001. The seventh-generation fisherman was a regular on Discoverys Deadliest Catch series, appearing as a deck boss on 78 episodes over seven seasons. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Yeah, I adored this man. Readmore touching tributes here. He spent many years as part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife, Anne Meara, to whom he was married for over 60 years until her death in 2015. The last surviving member of the 1950s singing trio The McGuire Sisters died on Dec. 29 at the age of 89. 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This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. TV host Tom Bergeron was among the first stars to take to Twitter to share a story about an interaction he had with Stiller several years ago on a plane. His cause of death was congestive heart failure, his widow told Deadline. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Love you Dad. The Tony-winning actor and dancer most known for directing choreography in the 1996 "Chicago" musical and as protge of Bob Fosse, died Dec. 14 in Washington state. He was 80. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Anne Meara, died in 2015. There was a brief involvement in Shakespearean theater, including a $55 a week job with Jack Klugman in Coriolanus., Stiller was considerably quieter and reflective in person than in character although just as funny. She was 42. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. He was known as the high strung father of George Constanza and was often seen bullying his TV son.