Saying goodbye. Ben Stiller opened up about his close bond with his father, Jerry Stiller, and being able to be by his side in the end.
11.05.2020 - 13:05 / breakingnews.ie
Ben Stiller has paid tribute to his father, actor and comedian Jerry Stiller, after his death at the age of 92.
The Zoolander star remembered his father as “the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years”.
Stiller’s mother, Anne Meara, and father formed the acclaimed husband and wife comedy duo Stiller and Meara in the 1960s.
Jerry later became well known for his role as George Costanza’s father Frank in Seinfeld in the 1990s.
He also played Arthur Spooner, father of Leah Remini’s Carrie
Saying goodbye. Ben Stiller opened up about his close bond with his father, Jerry Stiller, and being able to be by his side in the end.
A little over a week after the death of his father, Ben Stiller is sharing how he and Jerry Stiller spent his final days together. In an interview with The New Yorker on Tuesday, the There's Something About Mary actor is reflecting on his father's life and legacy. The legendary comedian and entertainment was 92 at the time of his death. Stiller tells the publication that he and his sister Amy Stiller were able to spend time with their father before he died.
Ben Stiller and his sister Amy were by their father’s side during his final moments, the Zoolander actor, 54, revealed in a new interview. And, despite having slowed down a bit, Ben told The New Yorker that Jerry Stiller was his funny self “until the end.” Jerry died of natural causes at the age of 92 on May 11, his son confirmed on Twitter.
Saying goodbye. Ben Stiller opened up about his close bond with his father, Jerry Stiller, and being able to be by his side in the end.
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.
“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.
By Ellise Shafer
Celebrity fans of comedian Jerry Stiller took to Twitter on Monday following the sad news of his death at age 92. The comedian’s son, actor Ben Stiller, shared the news of his death with the world.
Jerry Stiller‘s former co-stars are paying tribute to the comedian on social media, after learning of his passing.
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.
Jerry Stiller has passed away at the age of 92. The actor and comedian's death was announced by his son, actor Ben Stiller.
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."
Comedian and sitcom star Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92, his son, Ben Stiller, confirmed early Monday morning.
Comedian and actor Jerry Stiller has died aged 92.