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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Alexandra Rucki

Seinfeld actor Jerry Stiller has died aged 92 - Hollywood star son Ben has paid tribute

Comedian and actor Jerry Stiller has died aged 92.

His son, Hollywood movie star Ben, revealed the tragic news on Twitter.

He wrote: “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.”

Jerry was known for his role as George Costanzas' father Frank in the sitcom Seinfeld and also starred as Arthur Spooner in the comedy The Kings of Queens.

He appeared alongside his famous son in Zoolander and Zoolander 2, as well as in Heavyweights, Hot Pursuit and The Heartbreak Kid.

At the start of his career Jerry partnered with his wife, Anne Meara, to create the comedy duo Stiller And Meara.

The pair appeared on a string of television shows, including the popular Ed Sullivan Show.

They were happily married for 62 years, before Anne died in 2015.

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