The singer and guitarist, who famously covered Pete Seeger and Lee Hays' song If I Had a Hammer, died due to complications from COVID-19 on Aug. 11 at the age of 83. He died on Oct. 20 at age 92. Comedy veteran Jerry Stiller, who launched his career opposite wife Anne Meara in the 1950s and reemerged four decades later as the hysterically high-strung Frank Costanza on the smash television show "Seinfeld," has died. He will be greatly missed. MAYO CLINIC VIROLOGIST DR. MATTHEW BINNICKER EXPLAINS, Josh Gad tweeted: "My heart goes out to@RedHourBen& his entire family on this very difficult loss. Phyllis George, a former Miss America winner who went on to become one of the first female broadcasters covering the NFL and later, the First Lady of Kentucky died on May 14 at the age of 70. He was 28. "Lord of the Rings" star Ian Holm passed away on June 19. He was 85. RIP Jerry Stiller," wrote comedian Doug Benson. The Seattle-area middle school teacher -- who became infamous in 1997 after raping one of her students, serving a lengthy prison sentence, then marrying the student after her release from prison -- died on July 6 following a battle with cancer. TV Streaming | Robert Conrad, who was the star of the '60s TV series Wild Wild West, died from heart failure on Feb. 8 at the age of 84. He was initially told to play the role as a milquetoast husband with an overbearing wife, Estelle, played by Estelle Harris. [31][32] Many actors Stiller worked with, including Seinfeld castmates Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards[33] and King of Queens castmates Kevin James and Leah Remini, paid tributes to him on social media. A comedy legend and the sweetest, most humble man. The pair were married in 1954 and had two childrenBen Stiller and Amy Stiller, who is an actress. After Jerry's son Ben Stiller revealed that the comedian had " passed away from . But what that action looks like remains unclear. Actress Kelly Preston, who starred in such films as "Twins" and "Jerry Maguire," died on July 12 after a two-year battle with breast cancer. Joseph Vilsmaier, a German director and cinematographer behind the acclaimed 1993 World War II drama Stalingrad" died peacefully at his home in Bavaria on Feb. 11. [5] His family was Jewish. Eddie Large, one-half of the comedy duo Little and Large, died April 2 after contracting coronavirus while hospitalized for heart failure. MLB Hall of Famer and broadcast commentator Joe Morgan died Oct. 12 after suffering from polyneuropathy. Stiller earned an 1997 Emmy nomination for his indelible "Seinfeld" performance. Frank Costanza even invented an alternate holiday called Festivus, which tormented his onscreen family and has become a fan favourite. Jerry Stiller's celebrity friends and fans reacted to his death at age 92 on social media. The son of a bus driver and a housewife, Stiller grew up in Depression-era Brooklyn. Ben Stiller confirmed the death "from natural causes" early Monday morning. "Jerry Stiller always made us laugh," said Alexander, beginning at the minute 32 mark in the video below. [16], The comedy team Stiller and Meara, composed of Stiller and his wife, Anne Meara, was successful throughout the 1960s, with numerous appearances on television variety programs, primarily on The Ed Sullivan Show. In a 2005 Esquire interview, Stiller recalled that he was out of work and not the first choice for the role of Frank Costanza, father to Jason Alexander's neurotic George. Whitman was 92. The dancer and actress, who appeared in classic television shows like The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Twin Peaks, died on July 14 at the age of 55. NEW YORK Jerry Stiller, who for decades teamed with wife Anne Meara in a beloved comedy duo and then reached new heights in his senior years as the high-strung Frank Costanza on the classic. Jerry Stiller, the actor and comedian best known for his role on Seinfeld, has died aged 92. NEW YORK Comedy veteran Jerry Stiller, who launched his career opposite wife Anne Meara in the 1950s and reemerged four decades later as the hysterically high-strung Frank Costanza on the smash television show "Seinfeld," died at 92, his son Ben Stiller announced Monday. He was 77. "I'm sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes," the 54-year-old wrote in a tribute on Twitter. Actor Michael McKean honored Stiller on Twitter as a great comic actor and a splendid man. (CBS via Getty Images), Stiller earned a drama degree at Syracuse University after serving in World War II, and then headed to New York City to launch his career. He was 41. The actor-screenwriter-director -- who co-created Get Smart, co-wrote The Graduate and co-directed the hit 1978 Warren Beatty film Heaven Can Wait -- died on Jan. 8 in Los Angeles. "Jerry started us being a comedy team," she said. Honor Blackman, the British actress best known for her roles in "Goldfinger" and The Avengers series, died at the age of 94, her family announced on April 6. Another episode famously saw him as a Korean War cook fearful to ever cook again after he inflicted food poisoning on his entire unit. The pioneering hip-hop dancer and star of the film Breakin'" died on Dec. 30 at age 65. He was 83. The co-creator of classic TV series including Columbo and Murder, She Wrote" died on Dec. 27 at age 87. Kirk Douglas -- the prolific actor and producer whose Spartacus is credited with helping to end the Hollywood blacklist, patriarch of a successful entertainment dynasty and one of the last surviving stars of Hollywoods golden age -- died Feb. 5 at age 103. He was 81. These appearances are seen on the band's DVD R30: 30th Anniversary World Tour, released in 2005. The actor, who appeared in several Sam Raimi films including Evil Dead II, Darkman and Spider-Man 2, died on June 30 at the age of 68. "I'm. Harry Hains, an actor and producer who had appeared on American Horror Story: Hotel, The OA, Sneaky Pete and The Surface, died on Jan. 7. "He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He was 30. Clark died on Dec. 29 at the age of 82. 2020 The Associated Press. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! ", Actress Rebecca Metz said: "Very early on, I had a few lines on King of Queens. The Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher best known for playing 20 seasons with the Atlanta Braves died on Dec. 26 after a battle with cancer. Bay Area arts: here are 9 great shows to see this weekend, What to watch: Daisy Jones a superb look at rock n roll implosion, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life. On May 11, 2020, Stiller died from natural causes at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan at the age of 92. He will be greatly missed. I'm thankful to them for the assist, and to you for the read. Paul L. Vasquez, whose awestruck reaction upon seeing a double rainbow propelled him to internet stardom, Office co-workers may not always be the life of the party at weddings, but. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. The "Gilligan's Island" star, who played Mary Ann on the classic 1960s sitcom, died of complications due to COVID-19 on Dec. 30. Stiller said that this role tested his acting ability more than any other had, and that, before being a part of The King of Queens, he only saw himself as a "decent actor".[23]. Comedian Jerry Stiller, who was best known for his role on 'Seinfeld' as the high strung father of George Constanza, has died of natural causes, his son, actor Ben Stiller confirmed. Jerry Stiller has died at 92. Some of his well known moments include his famous Festivus celebration, as well as the phrase "Serenity now!" James, who played the leading role of Doug Heffernan, had told Stiller that he needed him to have a successful show. Love you Dad. His cause of death was lymphoma, according to the New York Times. He was 56. In a 2005 Esquire interview, Stiller recalled that he was out of work and not the first choice for the role of Frank Costanza, father to Jason Alexanders neurotic George. And Jerry Stiller also appeared alongside his son Ben Stiller in a number of comedies, including Zoolander, Zoolander 2 and The Heartbreak Kid. She was 86. He was 81. Jerry Stiller. He played Zoolanders manager, Maury Ballstein. ", While he was known as a nut-job father on the small screen, Stiller and wife Meara raised two children in their longtime home on Manhattan's Upper West Side: daughter Amy, who became an actress, and son Ben, who became a writer, director and actor in such films as "Dodgeball," "There's Something About Mary" and "Meet the Parents.". In 1961 they were performing in nightclubs in New York City and by the following year were considered a "national phenomenon", said the New York Times. Starting in October 2010, Stiller and Meara began starring in Stiller & Meara, a Yahoo web series from Red Hour Digital in which they discussed current topics. The son of a bus driver and a housewife, Stiller grew up in Depression-era Brooklyn. The department is also considering looking intothe handling of the case. [24] He also made several appearances on the game show Tattletales with his wife, Anne Meara. "Captains Log Stardate 54: As we begin a new week it is sad to hear about the passing of Jerry Stiller; a comedic genius, fellow actor & friend. In his later career, Stiller became known for portraying grumpy and eccentric characters who were nevertheless beloved. The actor's son, Ben Stiller, who inherited the talent for comedy, announced that his father had died over the weekend at the age of 92. . Stiller earned a drama degree at Syracuse University after serving in World War II, then headed to New York City to launch his career. The team announced his death on Oct. 8 at the age of 91. He was 34. Im sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes, his son said in a tweet. Stiller agreed and played the role of Arthur Spooner, the father of Carrie Heffernan, from 1998 until 2007. Condolences to his family," William Shatner added. Former "Glee" star Naya Rivera was found dead on July 13 after going missing the week prior while out on a boat with her son in Ventura County, Calif. She was 33. Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally died on March 24 of complications from the coronavirus. The actress, who appeared in films like "Edward Scissorhands" and "Erin Brockovich" but was best known for playing the housekeeper Berta on Two and a Half Men, died on Oct. 12. The author of the seminal 1994 memoir Prozac Nation: Young and Depressed in America died in a Manhattan hospital on Jan. 7 at age 52. A look at all the stars in movies, TV, music, sports and media we lost this year. ', Meghan Markle, Prince Harry suffered Hollywood 'miscalculation' with explosive tell-alls: experts, Jussie Smollett files appeal argument in hate crime hoax conviction, Michael B. Jordan apologized to his mom before steamy Calvin Klein underwear ad was released, Kristin Cavallari jokes shes 'heartless' for breaking up with guys over text: 'I know thats horrible', Gisele Bndchen shares tips for when 'life gets challenging': 'Remember that the sun rises everyday', Amy Grant says she leaned on her faith after horrific bike accident: Its helped me not be afraid. But House Democrats may still march forward on another massive package that is expected to exceed $2 trillion, with a vote possible as early as this week. The Americana singer-songwriter and son of the country artist Steve Earle, known for his 2007 EP "Yuma," died on Aug. 20 at age 38. He spent many years as part of the comedy duo Stiller and Meara with his wife, Anne Meara, to whom he was married for over 60 years until her death in 2015. She was 71. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Comedy veteran Jerry Stiller, who launched his career opposite wife Anne Meara in the 1950s and reemerged four decades later as the hysterically high-strung Frank Costanza on the smash television . TV Streaming | A lawyer for the family told BBC that Flack died by suicide. She was 78. He and Ben performed together in Shoeshine, which was nominated for a 1988 Academy Award in the short subject category. YOU'VE REACHED YOUR MONTHLY ARTICLE LIMIT. He parlayed that gig into a lead role on the long-running CBS sitcom King of Queens, as the similarly loud-mouthed father of Leah Reminis Carrie who moves in with her and her delivery driver husband, played by Kevin James. Ben Stiller recalled trips with his sister to California when his parents would head west to do television appearances. Caroline Flack, former host of Love Island, died at the age of 40 on Feb. 15. Market data provided by Factset. The last surviving member of the 1950s singing trio The McGuire Sisters died on Dec. 29 at the age of 89. I was close to 70 years old, and had nowhere to go., JERRY SEINFELD WINS 'COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE' DISPUTE. "I get this chance on Seinfeld. ", He also wrote an autobiography, "Married to Laughter," about his 50-plus year marriage to soul mate and comedic cohort Meara, who died in 2015. His myriad television spots included everything from Murder She Wrote to Law and Order along with 36 appearances alongside Meara on The Ed Sullivan Show. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. He will be missed. A high-profile infectious disease researcher warns that the coronavirus is in the early stages of attacking the world,making it difficult to relax stay-at-home orders without putting most Americans at risk. Feeney, a film historian, screenwriter and longtime film critic for LA Weekly, died on Feb. 5 after suffering several strokes over the previous few days. She was 104. He was 80. Stiller who died at age 92 on May 11, 2020, from natural causes, his son Ben . JERRY STILLER CONFUSED BY GEORGE COSTANZA'S HERITAGE ON 'SEINFELD'. My sincere condolences to your family #JerryStiller," wrote actor Orlando Jonesin response to Ben Stiller's post. He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. Wilford Brimley, a beloved character actor who starred in such film as Cocoon and The Natural, died on Aug. 1 at age 85. TV Streaming | He was a great dad and grandfather and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. In an interview with The New Yorker published Tuesday, Ben, 54, said that . He was 77 years old. His death was confirmed early Monday by his son, actor-director Ben Stiller. Morricone became famous for his melodic scores for 1960s Westerns like The Good, The Bad and the Ugly and Once Upon a Time in the West. He drew on his work in so-called spaghetti Westerns for Quentin Tarantinos 2015 Western The Hateful Eight, which earned the composer his first Academy Award after five previous nominations and an honorary award in 2007. 'A very special moment': Shanghai Disneyland reopened after the coronavirus shutdown. Ken Osmond, best known for his role as Eddie Haskell on Leave It to Beaver, died on May 18 at the age of 76. So sorry, and thank you for the joy and the laughter Jerry Stiller, you were, and will always be, comedy gold. They were soon appearing on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and working nightclubs nationwide. pic.twitter.com/KyoNsJIBz5, Tributes soon came in for Jerry Stiller, with comedian Christopher Titus writing on Twitter: "I'm in tears. He was 80. He was 92. Stiller, who started his career in the 1950s alongside hiswife Anne Meara, had a resurgence in the 90swith his iconic character, Frank Costanza on the TV show "Seinfeld.". Actor Jerry Stiller is doing OK after a medical scare put him in the hospital. Jerry Stiller's celebrity friends and fans reacted to his death at age 92 on social media. I was close to 70 years old, and I had nowhere to go," he said. COVID-19 expert Dr. Michael Osterholm said the initial wave of outbreaks in cities such as New York City, where 1 in 5 people have been infected,represent a fraction of the illness and death yet to come. "It was never really clear if the Costanzas were Jewish or Italian or what they were," Stiller told the New York Post . 3 children's deaths in NYC tied to COVID-related mystery illness May 11, 202002:04 Jerry Stiller, '60s comedy legend who found renewed fame on "Seinfeld," dies at 92. He also played another sitcom fatherArthur Spooner in The King of Queens. Thank you Jerry for your brilliant comedic prowess. Jerry Stiller, the Emmy-nominated comedy legend who re-emerged later in life playing loud-mouthed cranks on the TV sitcoms "Seinfeld" and "King of Queens," has died at age 92. 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He was 27. With so many in comedy and the acting world having grown up hearing Stillers comedy and hearing him on TV, it didnt take long for a slew of famous people, as well as his co-stars, to take to social media to eulogize the late actor and his enduring legacy. The show ran for nine seasons, from 1998-2007, with Stiller appearing in every episode. Comedian Jerry Stiller, best known for his recurring role as George Costanza's father on TV's Seinfeld, has died aged 92, his actor son Ben has confirmed. He was 94 years old. Download Map Data Globally, as of 4:24pm CET, 21 February 2023, there have been 757,264,511 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 6,850,594 deaths, reported to WHO. Stiller was a multi-talented performer who appeared in an assortment of movies, playing Walter Matthau's police sidekick in the thriller The Taking of Pelham One Two Three and, Divine's husband Wilbur Turnblad in John Waters' twisted comedy Hairspray. Ben Stiller is planning to hold a a memorial service for his late father Jerry Stiller when coronavirus social distancing restrictions ease up. Video Ad. The "American Idol" finalist and native Texan died Nov. 1. He was 93. He was 88. It jump-started the septuagenarian's career, landing him a spot playing Vince Lombardi in a Nike commercial and the role of another over-the-top dad on the long-running "King of Queens. 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The former longtime commissioner of the NBA died Jan. 1 following a brain hemorrhage, according to a statement from current NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. The year Seinfeld went off the air, Stiller began his role as the eccentric Arthur Spooner on the CBS comedy series The King of Queens, another role that garnered widespread acclaim. ", Im sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes. Until Stiller suggested it, Meara had never thought of doing comedy. He earned an Emmy nomination in 1997 for his Seinfeld performance. Justin Bieber cancels remaining Justice World Tour dates, including California shows Market data provided by Factset. Katherine Johnson, a pioneering mathematician and NASA employee who was pivotal in Americas space race and was portrayed by Taraji P. Henson in the film Hidden Figures, died on Feb. 24. "My manager had retired," he said. Harry and Meghan back to seeking attention for barrage of new endeavors He was 66. [9] They had two children: actress Amy Stiller (born 1961) and actor-comedian Ben Stiller (born 1965). The book discussed Festivus, the fictional holiday promulgated by Stiller's Seinfeld character Frank Costanza. And then hugged the hell out of you., Related Articles She was 77. Stiller joined "Seinfeld" in 1993 and moved on to "King of Queens" when the other Jerry & co. went off the air in 1998. They also starred in their own syndicated five-minute sketch comedy show on radio, Take Five with Stiller and Meara, from 1977 to 1978.[18]. His inspiration to enter show business came at age 8, when his father took him to see the Marx Brothers in the comedy classic A Night at the Opera., The Associated Press contributed to this report. Stiller appeared on Dick Clark's $20,000 Pyramid show in the 1970s, and footage of the appearance was edited into an episode of The King of Queens to assist the storyline about his character being a contestant on the show, and, after losing, being bitter about the experience, as he never received his parting gift, a lifetime supply of Rice-a-Roni. Jason Davis, best known as the voice of Mikey Blumberg on Disney Channels Recess, died on Feb. 16. Olivia de Havilland, an Oscar-winning actress best known for her role as the timid but strong Melanie in the 1939 classic Gone With the Wind, died July 26 of natural causes. She was 42. His paternal grandparents emigrated from Galicia (southeast Poland and western Ukraine), and his mother was born in Frampol, Poland. She was 74. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. On February9, 2007, Stiller and Meara were honored with a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. [30] He had two grandchildren through Ben. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The pair also wrote and performed radio commercials, most memorably a series of bits for a little-known wine called Blue Nun. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Jerry had time for you in a very real way," she says. Janet Dubois, who starred on the CBS sitcom Good Times and wrote and performed the theme song to "The Jeffersons," passed away on Feb. 18. She was 87. He was 92. The duos ads boosted sales by 500%. Jerry Stiller died on May 11, 2020, at the age of 92. . Jerry Stiller, the comedian who was bestknown for his roles on "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens," has died of natural causes, Ben Stiller, his son,announced on Monday. May his memory be a blessing.". You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! There were more than 80,000 deaths and more than 1.3 million confirmed novel coronavirus cases in the U.S. on Monday, according to John Hopkins. She was 82. Herman Cain, a former GOP presidential candidate and business czar, died on July 30 from complications of the coronavirus. However, Kevin James asked him to join the cast of The King of Queens. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. He died on Dec. 27 at age 33, though no cause of death was given. Actor Brian Dennehy, a Tony and Golden Globe-winning actor, passed away on April 15 of natural causes. The pair also wrote and performed radio commercials, most memorably a series of bits for a little-known wine called Blue Nun. Charlie Daniels, a country music and Southern rock legend known for his song The Devil Went Down to Georgia, died on July 6. But the character wasn't working - until Stiller suggested his reincarnation as an over-the-top crank who matched his wife scream for scream. In the late 1990s, Stiller appeared in a series of Nike television commercials as the ghost of deceased Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi. As of 23 February 2023, a total of 13,223,135,400 vaccine doses have been administered. The legendary actor known for "James Bond," "Darby O'Gill and the Little People" and "The Hunt for Red October" passed away on Oct. 31 at age 90. He was known as the high strung father of George Constanza and was often seen bullying his TV son. All Rights Reserved. Im sad to say that my father, Jerry Stiller, passed away from natural causes, Ben wroteMonday. Stiller earned an 1997 Emmy nomination for his indelible Seinfeld performance. Mostly, his roughly two dozen appearances featured him raging at either his son or his wife, played by veteran actress Estelle Harris. Bonnie Pointer, a member of the iconic R&B group The Pointer Sisters, passed away on June 8. On October28, 2010, the couple appeared on an episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The "I am Woman" singer and feminist icon died Sept. 29. They were married that fall. Harry, Meghan asked to vacate Frogmore, their UK home Maggie Griffin, Kathy Griffins mother and co-star of her Bravo reality series Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, died March 17 at age 99. The New Jersey high school principal was the subject of the 1989 biopic Lean on Me starring Morgan Freeman. Atlanta rapper Lil Marlo (n Rudolph Johnson), best known for his 2017 hit 2 the Hard Way" with Lil Baby, was shot and killed in his native Atlanta on July 12, the Fulton County Medical Examiners office said. There was a brief involvement in Shakespearean theater, including a $55 a week job with Jack Klugman in Coriolanus.. WWE star Tracy Smothers, who competed under the moniker Freddie Joe Floyd, passed away Oct. 28. Ben Stiller confirmed his father's death early Monday morning, writing on Twitter: He was a great dad and grandfather, and the most dedicated husband to Anne for about 62 years. Stiller voiced the announcer on the children's educational show Crashbox. The classically trained actor became a comedy star twice: in . He died of natural causes, his son a comedy star himself . ", He recalled how he was told to play the meek husband to Estelle Harris, who would play his wife as the "boss lady of the Constanza family.". He was 30. "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman died on Aug. 28 at the age of 43. Bobby Brown Jr., son of Bobby Brown and Kim Ward, died in Encino, Calif. on Nov. 19. Jerry Seinfeld also shared a tribute, posting a photo of himself holding The Last Two People in the World, a 1967 comedy album from Stiller and Meara. The seemingly mismatched pair he a short, stocky Jewish man from Brooklyn, she a tall, Irish Catholic from the Long Island suburbs shared an immediate onstage chemistry, too. "I was close to 70 years old, and had nowhere to go.". Retired NBA star Kobe Bryant was killed Jan. 26 in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., that killed four others. Ronald L. Schwary, Oscar-winning producer of Robert Redfords 1980 drama Ordinary People, died on July 2 at age 76, his family announced. It also starred comedian Kevin James. Quinn, Medicine Woman and star of Being John Malkovich, died the night of Feb. 7 at age 91 after he was struck and killed by a car in Los Angeles. The comedians son, actor Ben Stiller, shared the news of his death with the world. Are more stimulus checks on the way? It's another less-than-cheerful Short List from me, Ashley, with help from my colleagues Alex, Emily and Patty. But his biggest break as a solo performer came when he landed the role of Frank Costanza, the overbearing father of Jason Alexanders George, on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. He joined the cast as a recurring player in the fifth season, earning an Emmy nomination in 1997 and contributing some memorable moments such as modeling the bro brassiere for men and creating the alterna-holiday Festivus. His inspiration to enter show business came at age 8, when his father took him to see the Marx Brothers in the comedy classic "A Night at the Opera.". He was 92. The lead singer of The Temptations from 2006-2015 died of COVID-19 on Sept. 6, according to TMZ. [34], Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series, "Comedian Jerry Stiller, Who Played Hot-Headed Dad On 'Seinfeld,' Dies At 92", "Actor Jerry Stiller's Favorite Role? 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