Hollywood is mourning the lack of a TV legend.
Norman Lear, the legendary screenwriter and producer who created quite a few traditional sitcoms together with All in the Family, Sanford and Son, The Jeffersons, and Good Instances, died on Dec. 5, his household has confirmed. He was 101.
“It is with profound sadness and love that we announce the passing of Norman Lear, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather,” his household shared in an announcement posted to his official Instagram page Dec. 6. “Norman passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, surrounded by his family as we told stories and sang songs until the very end.”
His family members famous that the Connecticut native “lived a life in awe of the world around him.”
“He marveled at his cup of coffee every morning, the shape of the tree outside his window, and the sounds of beautiful music,” they continued. “But it was people—those he just met and those he knew for decades—who kept his mind and heart forever young. As we celebrate his legacy and reflect on the next chapter of life without him, we would like to thank everyone for all the love and support.”
