India, Aug. 24 -- The veteran stage manager turned acclaimed actor, Jerry Adler, passed away aged 96. His family confirmed the news, stating that Adler passed away on August 23, 2025, in New York City, according to PEOPLE.

Adler, born on February 4, 1929, in Brooklyn, began his entertainment career behind the scenes on Broadway before stepping into the spotlight in his early 60s. Despite starting late, he left an indelible mark on both television and theater, the People report added.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, before his on-screen fame, Adler worked as a stage manager and production supervisor on some of Broadway's most iconic productions, including My Fair Lady, Of Thee I Sing, and The Apple Tree.

He collaborated with legend...