Comedian Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92

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Comedian Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92 from natural causes, it has been confirmed.

The US comic’s passing was confirmed by his son Ben Stiller, who wrote 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.”

Stiller was best known for starring as George Costanzas’ father Frank, on NBC’s Seinfeld before going on to play play Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens. 

He also delivered memorable turns in films such as Heavyweights,  The Heartbreak Kid and both of the Zoolander movies alongside Ben Stiller.

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

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