The mother of Ben Stiller (Anne Meara) passes away at 85 this Memorial Day Weekend. She too is a well known comedian along with husband Jerry Stiller. The cause of death has not been mentioned but Ben Stiller and the rest of the family made a statement in regards to his beloved mother. First reported by the AP the death shocks and stunned the world as we lose not only comedic icon but a mother and wife to the Stiller men.