Jimmy Kimmel has returned to social media for the first time since his late-night show's hiatus .

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the 57-year-old shared a photo of himself with the late Norman Lear on Instagram. "Missing this guy today," Kimmel wrote alongside the picture.

A prolific TV writer, producer and activist, Lear died at 101 in December 2023 and is best known for creating the groundbreaking comedy series, All in the Family , which broached social and political issues deemed controversial at the time.

During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Dec. 17, 2023, Kimmel got emotional during in his tribute to Lear, calling him "not only a giant in the world of television, but a great man who was one of the most important and impressive people I ever had the pleasure of meeting

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