Norman Lear - Television producer dead at 101
The well-known US television producer and writer Norman Lear (1922-2023) has died. "It is with deep sadness and love that we announce the passing of Norman Lear, our beloved husband, father and grandfather," his family confirmed on Lear's Instagram account. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 5. They told stories and sang songs until the very end.
Other people in particular - whether he had just met them or had known them for years - had kept his spirit and his heart forever young. "As we celebrate his legacy and reflect on the next chapter of life without him, we want to thank everyone for all the love and support," the post concludes.
Norman Lear: A giant of US television
Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Lear became famous as the writer and producer of comedies such as "If My Bedroom Could Talk" with Frank Sinatra (1915-1998). He enjoyed great success in the 1970s and 1980s with sitcoms such as "All in the Family", "Sanford and Son" and "The Jeffersons".
Lear was awarded 6 Emmys, one of the most important prizes in the US entertainment industry, including several for "All in the Family". He was one of the first personalities to be inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1984 and received the National Medal of Arts in 1999.
Billy Crystal mourns the loss of his longtime friend
Numerous stars bid farewell to Lear on social media. Actor Billy Crystal (75), for example, shared a picture on the X platform and wrote: "We have lost a giant, a man of great humor and dignity." It was a blessing to have been friends with Lear for almost 50 years. John Cusack (57) is also proud to have had Lear as a friend.
His colleague Ben Stiller (58) described the deceased as an "incredibly influential and brilliant man" who was humble and generous. He considers himself lucky to have grown up in a time when Lear's shows "became the standard for comedy on television". Kathy Griffin (63) had "the pleasure" of spending time with him in his home on several occasions: "The words 'legend' and 'icon' are overused, but this guy was both." In addition, Al Jean (62) from the "Simpsons", politician Nancy Pelosi (83), Netflix boss Ted Sarandos (59) and presenter Jon Stewart (61) are also in touch.
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- Fans of Lear's iconic sitcom "All in the Family," featuring Billy Crystal's father, took to Instagram to express their grief and share their fond memories of the show.
- During a mourning period in New Haven, Connecticut, where Lear was born, the city's television screens might temporarily switch to reruns of his beloved sitcoms, such as "Sanford and Son" and "The Jeffersons."
- In the family room of a home in Connecticut, the mourning family might turn on the television to watch "All in the Family" as a tribute to Norman Lear, reminiscing about the laughs they shared while watching together.
- Despite being a giant in the television industry, beloved by many, Lear's family and friends will now have to find a way to carry on without his dead presence, surrounded by memories and love.
- As a token of their love for Lear, viewers in Connecticut and beyond can honor his legacy by watching reruns of his classic sitcoms and sharing stories of how his work touched their lives.
Source: www.stern.de
