Norman Lear Dies: Tributes Pour in From George Clooney, Jane Fonda, Jon Stewart & More

Norman Lear
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Norman Lear was a titan in the television industry, having worked on over 100 television shows from All in the Family to The Jeffersons. Lear passed away at 101 years old and never truly slowed down, working well into his later years. As the news broke of his passing, celebrities who worked with Lear or were inspired by him began sharing sweet tributes, including Rob Reiner, who called Lear his second father.