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Anne Meara Dies; Actress, Comedian Of Stiller Family Was 85. Actress and comedian Anne Meara died Saturday from natural causes, her family confirmed today. The Emmy and Tony nominated wife of Jerry Stiller, and mother to Ben Stiller, was 85. In a statement released to the Associated Press, the family described Jerry Stiller as Mearaâs âhusband and partner in life.â.