Comedian Jerry Stiller, perhaps best known for his iconic role in Seinfeld, has died at the age of 92.
His son, actor Ben Stiller broke the news as he confirmed his death with a statement.
According to the Zoolander star, his dad had died from natural causes.
He wrote on Twitter on Monday morning: ‘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.’
Iâm 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
The actor, who worked alongside his son Ben in films including Zoolander, was best known for playing George Costanzas’ father Frank, on sitcom Seinfeld, while also taking on the role of Arthur Spooner on The King of Queens.
Stiller was married to actress Anne Meara, who sadly died in 2015.
