Jerry Stiller dead: Actor and comedian dies, aged 92

Jerry Stiller has died at the age of 92, his son Ben has announced.

The actor and comedian died of "natural causes."

Sharing the sad news, Ben tweeted a picture of his father alongside the words: "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."

Jerry and his wife Anne Meara performed as successful comedy double act Stiller and Meara throughout the 60s.

The pair, who met at a theatrical agent's office in 1953, made regular appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and later starred in their own sitcom.

He later starred as Frank Costanza, father of George Costanza (Jason Alexander) in Seinfeld from 1993 to 1998, receiving an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series in 1997.

He went on to appear in King of Queens from 1998 to 2007 at the request of star Kevin James, playing the role of Arthur Spooner.

Jerry also appeared alongside Ben in films such as Zoolander, The Heartbreak Kid, Heavyweights and Hot Pursuit, and starred in both film versions of Hairspray.

He is survived by Ben and daughter Amy Stiller, an actress, as well as Ben's two children Ella and Quinlin.