Ben Stiller, Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander Pay Tribute to Jerry Stiller: ‘He Made Everything Funnier’

"He went peacefully, and he had a sense of humour, for sure, until the end"

Ben Stiller spoke candidly about the last few weeks of his late father Jerry Stiller’s life as well as the enduring memories he has of him. On May 11, Ben revealed to the world that the late “Seinfeld” and “King of Queens” actor died of natural causes at age 92.

Ben Stiller is reflecting on his time with his father, the late Jerry Stiller, and the comedian's storied career. In a new interview with, the 54-year-old actor shares details on his final days with his dad, who died earlier this month at the age of 92. 

Ben Stiller credits the role of Frank Costanza on Seinfeld as the shot in the arm his late father's career needed. Jerry Stiller died last week at the age of 92.

Stiller died this week aged 92

The casts of and  are paying tribute to their beloved co-star, Jerry Stiller, who died from natural causes at the age of 92.

The cast of “Seinfeld” is mourning the patriarch of the iconic sitcom.

“Yeah. I adored this man,” tweeted Jason Alexander, who spent years working alongside Jerry Stiller on Seinfeld, playing his son George. Jason was the first of the cast members of Seinfeld to reveal his sorrow over the passing of Stiller, who died on May 10 of natural causes. While his death was confirmed by his real life son, Ben Stiller, his TV son wasted no time in remembering the man behind Frank Constanza for all the love and laughter he brought into the world.

Seinfeld star Jason Alexander has remembered his on-screen father Jerry Stiller as “a great actor, a great man, a lovely friend” after his death at the age of 92.

By Greg Evans

Jerry Stiller, the Emmy award-winning Seinfeld actor, comedian, and father of Ben Stiller passed away. He was 92.

The world of comedy has lost a great star.

Jerry Stiller, the Emmy award-winning Seinfeld actor, comedian, and father of Ben Stiller passed away. He was 92.

Veteran actor Jerry Stiller left for his heavenly abode today. The comedy star died of natural causes and other age related ailments. His son Ben Stiller confirmed the news of his demise on his Twitter handle and 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."