Norman Lear Dies: ‘All in the Family’ & ‘The Jeffersons’ Creator Was 101

Legendary producer, writer, and director Norman Lear has died. The man behind beloved comedies such as All in the Family and The Jeffersons was 101 years old.

News of Lear’s death was confirmed by Variety, which noted he died on Tuesday, December 5. According to the New York Times, he passed away at his home in Los Angeles. An official cause of death has not yet been stated.