The world of television and film has been blessed with so many great writers, but few have been credited with changing the landscape of entertainment the way that Norman Lear absolutely did. The creator of All in the Family and numerous other shows influenced the medium forever. It has become hard to imagine living in a world without Norman Lear in it, but now we do. At the ripe old age of 101 Norman Lear has passed away.
Variety reports that Lear died at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes. A private ceremony for immediate family is planned. He is survived by his wife, Lyn Davis, six children, and four grandchildren.
