A famed Hollywood liberal, Lear was also admired for his outspoken, unapologetic political activism
Norman Lear, the acclaimed writer and producer best known for his seminal sitcoms that meshed hot-button social issues with comedy — including “All in the Family,” one of the most popular and infuential shows in TV history — has died, his family said Wednesday. He was 101.
“Norman 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,” Lear’s family wrote in a statement on his official Instagram account. “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.
