Jerry Stiller has passed away of natural causes at the age of 92.
His son Ben led the tributes to the actor and comedian, writing on Twitter: "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."
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 (@BenStiller) May 11, 2020
Since then, many have come forward with touching words about Jerry, especially his former colleagues from 'Seinfeld' and 'The King of Queens'.
Jerry Seinfeld shared a photo of "The Last Two People in the World," a 1967 comedy album from Stiller and his wife, Anne Meara.
— Jerry Seinfeld (@JerrySeinfeld) May 11, 2020
Julia Louis-Dreyfus shared a clip of 'Seinfeld' bloopers, writing: "The truth is that this happened all the time with Jerry Stiller. He was so funny and such a dear human being. We loved him."
The truth is that this happened all the time with Jerry Stiller. He was so funny and such a dear human being. We loved him. RIP Jerry Stiller.https://t.co/kXL14zMKeX
— Julia Louis-Dreyfus (@OfficialJLD) May 11, 2020
Jason Alexander, who played Stiller's character's son on 'Seinfeld', wrote: "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. A great actor, a great man, a lovely friend."
In another tweet, he shared a photo of them together, adding: "I adored this man."
Such sad news that my beloved friend, Jerry Stiller, has passed. 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. A great actor, a great man, a lovely friend. #RIPJerryStiller I Love you.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) May 11, 2020
Yeah. I adored this man. pic.twitter.com/4YiaTLJh4C
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) May 11, 2020
Stiller's 'The King of Queens' co-stars Leah Remini and Kevin James shared tributes as well.
'Seinfeld' writer Carol Leifer wrote "What a JOY to work with this man... He made everything funnier!"
A sad morning..
Woke up to hear that the great Jerry Stiller is gone. What a JOY to work with this man, writing all those seasons on “Seinfeld.” He made everything funnier!
Here we are on set with Estelle Harris shooting “The Rye.”
A prince of a guy. Rest In Peace, sweet Jerry. pic.twitter.com/Xdakk3EqKa— Carol Leifer (@carolleifer) May 11, 2020
Wayne Knight, who played Newman on 'Seinfeld,' called Stiller "a kind, brilliant comedian" and "a giant."
I remember watching Stiller & Meara as a kid on Ed Sullivan, loving them. Then to work with Jerry, a kind, brilliant comedian who had no idea how great he was. What an honor! He was a giant!
— Wayne Knight (@iWayneKnight) May 11, 2020
Parry Shen, who had a small role on 'The King of Queens' shared a story about how Stiller helped him get his part back.
He wrote: "When I thanked Jerry, he said, ‘Hey, it’s not Shakespeare! You’re doing great!'"
A few hours later, I was informed that I had my role back and that Mr. Stiller (& Kevin James) spoke to the producers & got my job back (unheard of - when you’re gone, you’re gone).
When I thanked Jerry, he said, “Hey, it’s not Shakespeare! You’re doing great!” (Continued)— Parry Shen (@parryshen) May 11, 2020
