Legendary comedian and actor Jerry Stiller has passed away, as confirmed by his son, actor Ben Stiller, on Monday, May 11th.
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Jerry Stiller, 'Seinfeld' and 'King Of Queens' Star, Dies At 92
Jerry was best known for his long-standing roles on shows like *Seinfeld* where he played Frank Costanza.
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This role would earn Stiller an Emmy. Stiller was also known for his work in King of Queens, The Taking of Pelham One Two Three, and Hairspray.
His son, Ben Stiller, took to Twitter to announce the sad news.
"I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," Ben tweeted.
"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 finished.
Many fans took to social media to express their condolences and discuss the impact Jerry had on comedy.
While some fans shared their favorite clips of Jerry in action, others offered words of condolences. "Oh man, so so sorry to hear this Ben. Your father, as Arthur in King of Queens, brought so much laughter & joy to my wife & I. Just a few weeks ago we introduced him/his character to our kids and they loved him, laughed with him, too. He was such a talent, so sorry for your loss," tweeted one fan.
"He was a tremendous talent and it was clear to us, your fans, how much affection there was between you two."
"I hope you and your family are surrounded by love and may your father rest in peace," added another.
Our thoughts are with Stiller's friends, family, and loved ones in this difficult time.
Stiller was 92. Rest in peace.
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