Search icon

News

24th May 2015

Ben Stiller’s Mother Anne Meara Has Died At The Age of 85

Sad news today.

Her

Actress Anne Meara has died at the age of 85.

The comedienne, who is mother to popular actor Ben Stiller and daughter Amy, and wife of comedian Jerry Stiller for 61 years, passed away on Saturday.

Ben Stiller, Jerry Stiller, Christine Taylor and Anne Meara (Photo by Donato Sardella/WireImage for Harrison & Shriftman)
Ben and Jerry Stiller with Christine Taylor and Anne Meara.

The Stiller family released a statement on Sunday which speaks about her relationship with husband Jerry.

“The two were married for 61 years and worked together almost as long.”

Ben Stiller's parents, actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara arrive for the premiere of "The Heartbreak Kid" 27 September 2007 in Los Angeles. The story centers on a man (Stiller) who is convinced that he has finally met the right girl and marries too quickly. While on his honeymoon and in the process of discovering that his new bride is a nightmare, he meets the girl of his dreams. AFP PHOTO/GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara pictured together.

Meara was well known for her roles in All My Children and The King of Queens.