NEW YORK, May 11 (Xinhua) -- U.S. comedian Jerry Stiller died of natural causes at the age of 92, his son Ben Stiller tweeted early Monday.

"He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He will be greatly missed," said his son, a comedy star himself, who starred in the renowned film "Night at the Museum."

Jerry Stiller enjoyed a long career on stage and screen, often accompanied by his wife, Anne Meara, with whom he formed a popular comedy act and had two children who are both actors.

From the 1990s, Jerry Stiller was widely known for his roles in the TV comedies "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens."