US sitcom legend Norman Lear dies aged 101
nme.comSanford and Son and The Jeffersons. He won five Emmys and was a member of the Television Academy Hall Of Fame.Tributes to the writer have poured in today (December 6).
George Clooney said in a statement: “It’s hard to reconcile that at 101 years old, Norman Lear is gone too soon. The entire world of reason just lost its greatest advocate and our family lost a dear friend.
A giant walked in his shoes.”While Jimmy Kimmel, who had worked recently with Lear, added: “It is obviously silly to want more time with a person who outlived a whole century but losing Norman Lear, even at 101 years old, feels unfair.“His bravery, integrity and unmatched moral compass were equalled by his kindness, empathy, and wit.”Avengers actor Mark Ruffalo described Lear as one of the “great Humanists who changed the world by being honest about the love, laughter, and troubles we all share”.You can see some of the many tributes to Lear here:RIP Norman Lear.
Comedy colossus, tireless fighter for the little guy and a pleasure to know. Will be well and truly missed @TheSimpsons pic.twitter.com/T0RK1YeLmP— Al Jean (@AlJean) December 6, 2023The greatest of the greats.
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