Aged 96, Jerry Adler passes away: A mountain of tributes swamp social media for Sopranos and Good Wife's lead actor

Jerry Adler, a veteran actor who gained prominence for his role as Herman 'Hesh' Rabkin in the HBO drama series The Sopranos, passed away on August 23, 2022, at the age of 96. Born on February 4, 1929, in New York, New York, Adler began his acting career later in life, after working behind-the-scenes on several Broadway productions since 1950.

Adler's career spanned 28 years after he started acting, and he was known for his iconic roles and guest appearances in various shows. After The Sopranos, he appeared in The Good Wife, Broad City, Transparent, Manhattan Murder Mystery, In Her Shoes, and A Violent Year.

Stevie van Zandt, who worked with Adler on The Sopranos, paid tribute to the late actor, saying, "RIP Jerry Adler. Such an honor working with you. Travel well my friend." Robert King, co-creator, co-showrunner, and executive producer of The Good Wife, also shared his condolences, stating, "The intent was only to have him for one episode of The Good Wife but he was so funny in a diner scene, yelling 'I said ice cream, you stupid b****' we had him back for six years of Good Wife and three years of Good Fight. One of our favorite collaborators."

Many people knew Adler from his roles in The Sopranos, and tributes to the actor have been flooding social media since the news of his passing. Another Sopranos fan account added, "Hesh brought such a unique element to The Sopranos. A character that truly gave the show an extra layer of charm. RIP Jerry Adler."

Some people also recognised Adler from his appearances in other shows, such as Gossip Girl, where he played the role of Anora actor Mikey Madison's grandfather. A Gossip Girl fan account posted, "Rest in peace Jerry Adler x."

After his acting career, Adler had several years of retirement. However, he will be remembered for his contributions to the world of theatre and television, and for the memorable characters he brought to life.

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