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Who was Jerry Stiller’s wife Anne Meara?

JERRY Stiller – Seinfeld star and father of Hollywood star Ben – has died at 92.

We take a look at the life of his wife, the late Anne Meara.

 Actress Anne Meara was the late Jerry Stiller's wife
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Actress Anne Meara was the late Jerry Stiller's wifeCredit: Rex Features

Who was Jerry Stiller's wife Anne Meara?

Anne was an American actress and comedian who was born on September 20, 1929.

Along with her husband Jerry, she was one-half of the 1960s comedy duo, Stiller and Meara.

Anne was known for her work on the stage, in television, and in the movies - she later she became a playwright.

In the noughties she was best known for playing Miranda's mother-in-law (Steve's mum) in Sex And The City.

 The happy couple were married for 61 years before her death
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The happy couple were married for 61 years before her deathCredit: Getty - Contributor

How long were Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara married?

The happy couple wed in 1954.

This means they were married for 61 years before her death.

They had two children - Amy born in 1961 and Hollywood star Ben, born in 1965.

How did Anne Meara die?

Anne died on May 23, 2015, at her home in Manhattan at the age of 85.

She passed away after suffering multiple strokes.

Her husband Jerry then died five years later on May 10, 2020.

Comedian Jerry Stiller famed for role as Frank Costanza in Seinfeld has died at the age of 92
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