Seinfeld star Jerry Stiller dies aged 92

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Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died aged 92.

His son, and actor, Ben Stiller took to Twitter to break the news.

"I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," he wrote.

"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."

Jerry was part of a 1960s comedy team with wife Anne Meara, and is celebrated for his crazy performances in American sitcoms Seinfeld and The King of Queens.

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