Anne Meara Death Mourned By ‘King Of Queens’ Co-Stars
The death of actress Anne Meara is being mourned by numerous fans, critics, and celebrities.
Throughout her decades-long career in the Hollywood spotlight, Meara was able to touch the lives of so many people — including her co-stars from the hit CBS television sitcom, TheKing of Queens.
Leah Remini played Carrie Heffernan, the wife of Kevin James’ leading character, Doug. She spent most of her camera time throughout the nine-season series run with Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara’s husband of 61 years. Stiller played Carrie’s widowed father who lived in the Heffernan’s basement.
In honor of Anne’s life, Leah Remini used her Instagram page on Sunday to thank her for the moments that they spent together even when the cameras were not running.
“Rest In Peace Anne Meara. Thank you for the laughs on and off the screen of The king Of Queens Your kind of Chutzpah will be greatly missed. It was an honor to know you. Our thoughts and prayers to her family. #GreatTalent #GreatWoman #StillerAndMeara”
Anne Meara enjoyed a recurring role on The King of Queens as Veronica Olchin. Her TV son, Spence, was played by actor Patton Oswalt.
The 46-year-old comedian had a few words of his own to share on Twitter in response to Anne’s death.
“You were fun to work with and hilarious from the get go. And you took s**t from no one. #RIPAnneMeara”
Actor Victor Williams, who played Doug’s co-worker and best friend, Deacon, opened up about Anne Meara’s gentle heart — and her foul mouth — on Twitter as well.
Anne Meara was amazing. The fiercest curser I’ve ever met. But her f-bombs were merely armor for her gentle heart. Rest in Peace Ms. Olchin. — Victor Williams (@BigVicWilliams) May 24, 2015
Actress Anne Meara passed away on Saturday at the age of 85. Shortly after she married fellow actor and improvisational partner Jerry Stiller, the two formed the popular comedy team known as “Stiller and Meara.”
So sad. #StillerandMeara pic.twitter.com/bR4rEuL7VU
— Susan Eisner (@Boots21) May 24, 2015
Stiller and Meara have been a wonderful presence in comedy my whole life. Now Anne Meara is gone, and I salute her.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) May 24, 2015
Jerry and Anne were able to share many memories together on camera, including the memorable moments that they shared on The King of Queens set.
More than eight years after the series finale, syndicated reruns of The King of Queens are still being shown. The episodes that featured Anne Meara — in addition to her many other performances on the big and small screen alike — will allow her memory to live on for years to come.
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