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Producer-writer Norman Lear, whose groundbreaking hit comedies such as "All in the Family" and "Maude" addressed race, abortion and other social issues rarely seen before on U.S. television, died on Tuesday, at the age of 101, his family said.

Hollywood writer and producer Norman Lear died on Tuesday at 101. Lear is best known for his prolific work in sitcoms and for his work as a liberal activist.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons”

(Corrects day in first paragraph to Tuesday) By Bill Trott (Reuters) -Television producer-writer Norman Lear, whose ground-breaking hit comedy shows s...

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime-time television with "All in the Family," "The Jeffersons" and "Maude," propelling political and social turmoil into the once-insulated world of TV sitcoms, has died. He was 101.

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as “All in the Family” and “Maude,” has...

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as "All in the Family" and "Maude" and propelled political and social turmoil into

The liberal activist died in his sleep, surrounded by his family.

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time television with such topical hits as “All in the Family” and “Maude,” has...

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionized prime time TV with "All in the Family" and other topical hits, has died.