Tributes Pour in for TV Icon Norman Lear Who Died At 101
Television and entertainment stars are remembering producer, writer, and developer Norman Lear after he peacefully died at the age of 101. Actress Jennifer Anniston posted to Instagram stating, “His shows shaped my…
Television and entertainment stars are remembering producer, writer, and developer Norman Lear after he peacefully died at the age of 101.
Actress Jennifer Anniston posted to Instagram stating, “His shows shaped my childhood and getting to know him was one of my greatest honors. He made such a difference. A huge impact on television and humanity.”
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She described his legacy, and also noted, “He was the kindest and gentlest man. When you were in his presence, you were the only one in the room. He made everyone feel this. Even when someone believed differently than him.”
“That’s what made life and people interesting to him. To have discussions and really take in how people felt and hear their point of view. He knew how to give voice to all sides and somehow in the process bring people closer together,” she added.
Hollywood legend Mel Brooks posted to X, formerly Twitter, about Lear. He said, “He was a great positive force in the entertainment industry, & more importantly to me personally he was a good friend. We are so lucky to have his remarkable body of work to remember him by.”
Comedian, actor, and banjo man Steve Martin also posted simply stating, “Thanks for everything, Norman Lear