Norman Lear, the legendary TV creator behind “All In The Family,” has passed away due to heart complications, TMZ reports.
Lear’s death certificate, obtained by TMZ, cites cardiac arrest as the official cause of death, with congestive heart failure listed as an underlying condition. He passed away earlier this month at his Beverly Hills home, at the age of 101. His publicist initially attributed his death to natural causes.
Norman Lear left an indelible mark on American culture and television, creating groundbreaking shows such as “The Jeffersons,” “Sanford and Son,” “Good Times,” “One Day at a Time,” and “Diff’rent Strokes,” in addition to his most iconic series, “All In The Family.”
Lear’s death certificate acknowledges his extraordinary career, noting his 80 years as a writer-producer in the entertainment industry.
Following Lear’s passing, many have paid tribute to his legacy, including Henry Winkler, who praised him as a visionary who used his art to reveal the best and worst of American society.
We explored Norman Lear’s profound impact on television and culture in a recent episode of the Last Days podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.
