The world lost a giant in the entertainment industry on December 5, as TV producer and screenwriter Norman Lear passed away at the age of 101. Best known for creating All in the Family, Lear’s name has stayed in the conversation over the years, as his sitcoms continue to be in conversations about reboots and live revivals. With his contribution to the television landscape being so undeniable, it’s not surprising that a number of notable entertainers — including Jennifer Aniston, Mel Brooks, Jimmy Kimmel and more — paid tribute to the TV legend.
Jennifer Aniston posted a lengthy tribute to Norman Lear on Instagram, saying that getting to know him was one of her “greatest honors,” as his creations had helped to shape her childhood. The Friends star noted how the World War II veteran was able to tackle political topics in ways that allowed us to learn while we laughed. You can read her statement on his “extraordinary life” in full below:
