"Unveiling the Cause of Norman Lear's Death"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Norman Lear, the legendary creator of iconic TV shows like All in the Family and The Jeffersons, died of cardiac arrest at the age of 101. The Los Angeles County death certificate revealed that the immediate cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest, with congestive heart failure listed as an underlying cause. Lear's death prompted an outpouring of tributes from celebrities and public figures, honoring his contributions to television and his advocacy for justice and equality.