All in the Family creator Norman Lear has died aged 101

Top comedy writer Norman Lear has died at the age of 101.

Lear was the brains behind hit 70s sitcoms All in the Family and Sanford and Son, and was praised for 'revolutionizing American comedy'.

Even in the later years of his life, Lear continued to produce television.

Some of his most recent work included the Netflix revival of Good Times in 2022.

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In the wake of his death, Lear's family have released a statement and hailed him as a 'wonderful husband, father and grandfather'.

The full statement read, as per Variety: "Thank you for the moving outpouring of love and support in honor of our wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.

"Norman lived a life of creativity, tenacity, and empathy. He deeply loved our country and spent a lifetime helping to preserve its founding ideals of justice and equality for all.

"Knowing and loving him has been the greatest of gifts. We ask for your understanding as we mourn privately in celebration of this remarkable human being."

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Over the course of his decades-long career, Lear won a host of awards including six Primetime Emmys and two Peabody Awards.

As well as All in the Family and Sanford and Son, Lear was known for The Jeffersons, Maude, and One Day at a Time.

People have taken to social media to mourn his passing.

One person penned on X: "Norman Lear’s shows were works of satirical genius and pointed social commentary. Sorry to see he’s gone now."

Another added: "RIP Norman Lear thank you for all the wonderful shows & laughs of my youth."