Jerry Adler, 'The Sopranos' mainstay and Broadway veteran, dies at 96
Jerry Adler, the late-blooming character actor who became a fan favorite on The Sopranos and The Good Wife, died in his sleep at his New York home on August 23, 2025. He was 96. Born into the storied Adler theatrical family, he spent decades behind the scenes on Broadway before turning to television and film in midlife. Riverside Memorial Chapel confirmed his death.