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Jerry Adler, star of The Sopranos and The Good Wife, has died at the age of 96

The New York-based actor's family said in an obituary that he died on Saturday, Aug. 23

Adler is survived by his wife, Joan Laxman

Jerry Adler, star of The Sopranos and The Good Wife , has died. He was 96.

“Jerry Adler passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 96,” his family said in an obituary . “Born on February 4, 1929, Jerry was a resident of New York, New York.”

Adler's friend Frank J. Reilly shared several photos on X alongside a tribute following the announcement.

“The great actor, my friend Jerry Adler died today at the age of 96,” Reilly wrote. “You know him from one of his iconic roles had from many of his guest appearances. Not bad for a guy who didn’t start acti

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