Tributes Pour In For ‘Seinfeld’ Actor And Comedian Jerry Stiller, Dead At 92
"All-time comedy god, nobody yelled better."
Tributes are pouring in online for actor and comedian Jerry Stiller, who has passed from natural causes, aged 92. The news was announced by Stiller’s son, Ben Stiller.
“I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes,” he shared on Twitter. “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 (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020
Jerry Stiller is best known for his role as Frank Constanza on Seinfeld, and would later star in The King Of Queens, for its nine-season run. He is also known for his scene-stealing scenes in films, often alongside his son, such as Zoolander, Anchorman and both film versions of Hairspray.
Earlier in his career, Stiller and his wife of 62 years Anne Meara performed together as a successful comedic duo, Stiller And Meara, and were repeat guests on The Ed Sullivan Show.
With the news, tributes instantly flooded Twitter, as fans reflect on the comedian’s long-standing presence in their life, or share sweet stories of the actor. In one, sitcom writer Frank Connif called Stiller “literally the nicest man I ever met in show business”.
Find a selection of tributes below. Variety has published a tribute which details Stiller’s roles and achievements.
I absolutely adored the work of Jerry Stiller. One of the funniest comedians ever, stole every scene he was in – not a single project that didn't get better simply for having him in it. I'm so grateful for all he gave. My condolences to you, Ben, and your family. https://t.co/IVGG9DYUjQ
— Darren Hayes (@darrenhayes) May 11, 2020
jerry stiller stole every scene he was in. a master of his craft. rest easy. you are immortal now. pic.twitter.com/SY9aLcQnSM
— chiemeka (@tuchae_) May 11, 2020
Jerry Stiller RIP
All-time comedy god, nobody yelled better.
— scharpling (@scharpling) May 11, 2020
R.I.P – Jerry Stiller
This one really hurts.
He was such a fun presence in my life growing up; on infinite repeats of SEINFELD.
I'll miss him. https://t.co/kHYW86hoOh
— Harris Dang (@FilmMomatic) May 11, 2020
A few years ago, I got a phone call from my Dad to say there was post at home from me.
Usually that would mean a letter from the Credit Union but this time it was… a signed photo of Jerry Stiller who I had written to about ten years earlier when I was collecting autographs. pic.twitter.com/2QoDKSGvfs
— ⭐ amy o'connor ⭐ (@amyohconnor) May 11, 2020
Rest in peace, Jerry Stiller. Thank you for the laughs. pic.twitter.com/CL0lROr3Mx
— Rewster (@Rewster7) May 11, 2020
I grew up a big fan of this wonderful actor and comedian, and thanks to my friendship with Amy Stiller, I had the great honor of hanging out with him a few times. Literally the nicest man I ever met in show business. Rest In Peace, Jerry Stiller. https://t.co/a9zy20AiDj
— Frank Conniff (@FrankConniff) May 11, 2020
RIP Jerry Stiller, this outtake remains the funniest thing I've ever seen pic.twitter.com/YXRGgIrwxL
— Martin James – Comedian Facebook Page (@_martinjames) May 11, 2020