Ben Stiller's dad Jerry dies aged 92: "He will be greatly missed"
'Seinfeld' actor Jerry Stiller has died of natural causes.
Ben Stiller is mourning the death of his equally famous father, Jerry Stiller.
The actor took to social media on Monday to share the sad news.
"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."
Jerry was known for his roles on 'Seinfeld', 'The King of Queens', and 'Fish Hooks'.
The award-winning comedian also starred in movies such as 'Hairspray', 'Teacher's Pet', and 'Zoolander' - opposite his son.
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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
Scores of social media users took to Twitter to pay tribute to the veteran actor and comedian.
"Lost a true comedy legend with the passing of Jerry Stiller at age 92. One of the greatest funny men of all time, his timing was impeccable and his characters brought happiness to many. He had an amazing life and will be sorely missed, but the laughter will live on," one user wrote.
Another added: "Farewell Jerry Stiller, the man who gave the world the Festivus holiday, with its aluminium pole instead of a tree and the traditional pre-meal airing of grievances."
This Seinfeld outtake is priceless.
— Michael Rowland (@mjrowland68) May 11, 2020
Vale Jerry Stiller. Thanks for the laughs.
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One of the funniest scenes in King Of Queens Rest In Peace to the legend Jerry Stiller pic.twitter.com/rUieoDS8Mi
— Jiancarlo Sevilla (@Jsevilla93) May 11, 2020
Sad news, veteran actor Jerry Stiller has just passed away at the age of 92. His career, which spanned 7 decades included many memorable roles. My personal favorite was Frank Costanza in Seinfeld. #jerrystiller #RIP pic.twitter.com/7bL7k2Krkj
— Price of Reason (@priceoreason) May 11, 2020
#RIP #ripjerrystiller Jerry Stiller died at the age of 92 from natural causes, Son,Ben Stiller, I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. A great dad & grandfather, most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed💕 pic.twitter.com/NGns7Rul3l
— Éirebella Fitzgerald (@artisteirebella) May 11, 2020
Farewell Jerry Stiller, the man who gave the world the Festivus holiday, with its aluminium pole instead of a tree and the traditional pre-meal airing of grievances pic.twitter.com/7uvsDUje0E
— Matthew Garrahan (@MattGarrahan) May 11, 2020