Comedian Jerry Stiller is being remembered in tributes after he died of natural causes this week. He was 92.
His son, actor Ben Stiller, confirmed his death in a statement, writing, “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 wrote.
Stiller, who appeared in “Seinfield” as Frank Costanza and later in “King of Queens” as Arthur Spooner, was remembered fondly on social media.
“King of Queens” stars Kevin James and Leah Remini also remembered him in Instagram posts.
“I was lucky enough to work with Jerry Stiller, playing his daughter for nine years on ‘The King Of Queens,’ but even luckier to know him, the man, the husband, the father, the grandfather. I am only comforted knowing that Anne and Jerry, the great comedy duo of Stiller and Meara are back together. I will be forever grateful for the memories, the fatherly talks off screen and for the many years of laughter, the kindness he had shown to me and my family... You will be so very missed Jerry,” wrote Remini.