RIP, Anne Meara: Stars Tweet Tributes, Ben Stiller Thanks Fans for 'Kind Words'
Actress/comedy legend Anne Meara -- who was also wife of Jerry Stiller and mother of Ben Stiller -- died of undisclosed causes on Saturday, May 23. The Stiller family shared a statement with the Associated Press, calling Jerry Anne's "husband and partner in life," adding that "The two were married for 61 years and worked together almost as long. [...] Anne's memory lives on in the hearts of daughter Amy, son Ben, her grandchildren, her extended family and friends, and the millions she entertained as an actress, writer and comedienne."
Some of those millions were her Hollywood peers, and they took to Twitter to react to the news of her death:
I did 2 films with Anne Meara, a lovely, gracious & Funny Lady. We lost one of the Good Ones! RIP Ms Anne.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) May 25, 2015
ANNE MEARA--- no words. I had the immense honor of working with her. What a legend. My ❤️ and ???????? with her family... #RIPAnneMeara
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) May 25, 2015
Anne Meara was a wonderfully talented and gracious lady. #itsmy2cents
— Larry King (@kingsthings) May 25, 2015
So sad to hear of Anne Meara's passing--such happy memories of working with her on All My Children. My heart goes out to her family.
— Susan Lucci (@Susan_Lucci) May 25, 2015
Rest in peace Anne Meara. Loved her. pic.twitter.com/mX0IN13IKI
— bob saget (@bobsaget) May 25, 2015
I had the honor of meeting Anne Meara a few times. It was a life highlight. RIP pic.twitter.com/eVDlHhvmFJ
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) May 25, 2015
Sad to hear that Anne Meara passed. Truly funny comedienne and life partner of Jerry Stiller. Sending love to Ben and family.
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) May 25, 2015
I had the joy of working with #AnneMeara A kinder, more thoughtful person there never was. A comic legend. Love to Ben's family. RIP
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) May 25, 2015
Aww man....RIP to a national treasure Anne Meara. She was timelessly funny.
— josh groban (@joshgroban) May 24, 2015
RIP Anne Meara...had the pleasure of meeting her once, she had me doubled over laughing. A comedy LEGEND. So many condolences @RedHourBen
— Chris Hardwick (@nerdist) May 24, 2015
I was lucky enough to know Anne Meara personally, and I'm very saddened by her passing. She was wonderful. Love to her family. #RIPAnne
— Andy Richter (@AndyRichter) May 24, 2015
I always loved Anne Meara: funny forever, a terrific actress, & a really fine human being. RIP
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) May 24, 2015
Goodbye to half of the terrific comedy team Stiller and Meara . R.I.P. Anne Meara @STILLERandMEARA@RedHourBen
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) May 24, 2015
Stiller and Meara have been a wonderful presence in comedy my whole life. Now Anne Meara is gone, and I salute her.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) May 24, 2015
with a heavy heart - she was so real http://t.co/nvpL3j1plWpic.twitter.com/FkT7t7wKjA
— Rosie (@Rosie) May 24, 2015
On Monday, May 25, Ben himself took to Twitter to share a simple thank you message, acknowledging all the love being sent to his mother:
Thank you so much for all the kind words about Anne. All of us in our family feel so lucky to have had her in our lives.
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 25, 2015
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