Veteran actress and actor Ben Stiller's mother, Anne Meara, has passed away. She was 85.
Stiller's representative conveyed that the family was deeply saddened to share that the beloved comedienne had died, and the actress is survived by her husband and partner in life Jerry Stiller, along with the 'Zoolander' star and daughter Amy Stiller, reported E! Online.
Meara had began her TV and movie acting career in the 1950s and had played recurring roles on shows such as 'The King of Queens' and 'Sex and the City.'
The 'ALF' actress also co-starred with her husband and son in several movies, including 'Heavy Weights,' 'Highway to Hell' and 'The Independent.
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