Rob Reiner, Jimmy Kimmel and more pay tribute to Norman Lear after his death
nypost.comto Norman Lear following his death at 101.The iconic TV sitcom and movie producer, who created shows such as “All in the Family,” “Maude” and “The Jeffersons” died at his Los Angeles home Tuesday of natural causes. “All in the Family” star Rob Reiner reacted to the news of his “second father,” writing: “I loved Norman Lear with all my heart … Sending my love to Lyn and the whole Lear family.”Jimmy Kimmel, for his part, noted that he “used situation comedy to shine a light on prejudice, intolerance and inequality.”“He created families that mirrored ours, showing us a world in which Archie Bunker and Michael Stivic could learn to not only co-exist, but to love one another.
Even at 101, Norman cared as much about the future, our children, and planet as anyone I have ever known,” the late-night host continued. “It is obviously silly to want more time with a person who outlived a whole century but losing Norman Lear, even at 101 years old, feels unfair.
His bravery, integrity and unmatched moral compass were equaled by his kindness, empathy, and wit,” he added. “He was a great American, a hero in every way and so funny, smart, and lovely man you almost couldn’t believe it.
The privilege of working alongside Norman and the opportunity he gave me and my wife to get to know him and his beautiful family has been among the great honors and pleasures of my life.
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