It is now known with certainty what caused Norman Lear to pass away.
According to the death certificate that TMZ was able to get, the renowned television producer passed away two weeks after suffering a heart arrest. According to the site, the paper expressly names congestive heart failure as an underlying cause of death.
Lear’s family had earlier said that the esteemed producer and screenwriter passed away on December 5 in the company of loved ones.
“Norman lived a life in awe of the world around him,” his family shared in a statement posted to his official Instagram page Dec. 6. “He marveled at his cup of coffee every morning, the shape of the tree outside his window, and the sounds of beautiful music.”
They continued, “But it was people—those he just met and those he knew for decades—who kept his mind and heart forever young. As we celebrate his legacy and reflect on the next chapter of life without him, we would like to thank everyone for all the love and support.”
Famous for creating hit sitcoms like All in the Family and The Jeffersons, among others, Lear was recognized by peers, colleagues, and celebrities shortly after his death, including Jimmy Kimmel, who mentioned the impact he had on them.
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