Carl Reiner, the comedian, actor, director, and writer who helped shape the comedy landscape in Hollywood, died on June 29, TMZ originally announced and Variety later confirmed with Reiner's assistant.The actor was 98 and away passed in his Beverly Hills home surrounded by his family.Reiner specialized in dark, observational humor that translated into his work as co-creator of The Dick Van Dyke Showand director of classic Steve Martin-starring films The Jerk and Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid.
He made up one half of a comedy duo with longtime friend and collaborator Mel Brooks, and their sketch, The 2000 Year Old Man, stands as an enduring influence on modern comedy.Over the duration of his long and varied career, Reiner acted in films like It's.
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