Comedian and actor Jerry Stiller dies, aged 92

Actor and director Ben Stiller and his father, comedian and actor Jerry Stiller. Photo / Getty Images

Actor and comedian Jerry Stiller has died, aged 92.

His son, actor Ben Stiller, shared the news on Twitter this evening (NZ time).

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

"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."

I’m sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. 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. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) May 11, 2020

Stiller has a long filmography, including his role on hit NBC sitcom Seinfeld as George Costanza's father Frank.

He also played Arthur Spooner in The King of Queens.