Comedy Legend, 'Seinfeld' Actor Jerry Stiller Passes Away at 92

Long time comedy vet and Seinfeld actor Jerry Stiller has passed away. His son, actor Ben Stiller confirmed the news early Monday.

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

The actor launched his career 1950’s alongside wife Meara who passed away in 2015. The pair married in 1954 and performed together as Stiller & Meara on sketch shows throughout the 1960’s, including The Ed Sullivan Show.

Stiller reemerged in the 1990’s as the George’s hysterically high-strung father Frank Costanza on the hit show “Seinfeld.”

Stiller also had a reoccurring role on The King of Queens, once again alongside his wife Meara. In 2000, he wrote about their longtime partnership and marriage in his autobiography, Married to Laughter.

His other notable roles include Zoolander, opposite son Ben, as well as Ben’s movies The Heartbreak Kid, Hot Pursuit and Heavyweights.

Here’s how the comedy world is remembering Jerry Stiller today.

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

I was lucky enough to work with Jerry Stiller, playing his daughter for 9 years on The King Of Queens, but even luckier to know him, the man, the husband, the father, the grandfather. I am only
comforted knowing… https://t.co/yHUS1XWyN0

— Leah Remini (@LeahRemini) May 11, 2020

On stage or off he could put a smile on your face. Photo credit Arlene Gottfried. RIP Jerry Stiller pic.twitter.com/U3fRr9QTwM

— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) May 11, 2020

Captain’s Log Stardate 54: As we begin a new week it is sad to hear about the passing of Jerry Stiller; a comedic genius, fellow actor & friend. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) May 11, 2020

My heart goes out to @RedHourBen & his entire family on this very difficult loss. Thank you Jerry for your brilliant comedic prowess. There was nobody who quite turned a phrase like #JerryStiller & few who got to create a holiday iconically linked to them. Happy eternal Festivus https://t.co/qDb9fFvrHB

— Josh Gad (@joshgad) May 11, 2020

So sorry. He made me laugh till I cried on many many occasions.

— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) May 11, 2020