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TV icon Norman Lear's cause of death has been revealed as cardiac arrest, with congestive heart failure listed as an underlying cause. The prolific TV producer and creator, known for groundbreaking shows like All in the Family and The Jeffersons, revolutionized the television landscape in the 1970s. Lear's family gave him a proper sendoff by serenading him with theme songs from his beloved sitcoms in his final moments.
TV icon Norman Lear, creator of "All In The Family," died from cardiac arrest, with congestive heart failure listed as an underlying cause of death, according to his death certificate. Lear, who had a long and influential career in Hollywood, also created hit shows like "The Jeffersons," "Sanford and Son," "Good Times," "One Day at a Time," and "Diff'rent Strokes." He was remembered by actor Henry Winkler as a forward-thinking man who used art to reflect American society.
Mexican actor, comedian, and producer Xavier López Rodríguez, better known as "Chabelo," has died at the age of 88 due to abdominal complications. López had a long career on Mexican television for more than seven decades and was considered the "friend of all children." His character, "Chabelo," became one of the most beloved actors and a reference for many generations in Mexico and Latin America. López's weekly Sunday morning show "En Familia con Chabelo" drew in audiences for almost 48 uninterrupted years.