Sad: Jewish comedian and director and father of Rob Reiner, who starred in the Dick Van Dyke show, died at his California home

• Of blessed memory. Carl Rainer

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The actor, director, and producer Carl Reiner, who was best known for his role as "Alan Brady" in the series that created "The Dick Van Dyke Show," passed away at the age of 98.

Reiner's personal assistant confirmed to Fox News that the actor passed away last night (Monday) for natural causes, at his Beverly Hills, California home.

Reiner is the father of comedian Rob Reiner, writer Annie Reiner and artist Lucas Reiner, and he is Jewish in origin. Over the years, he has played in many films, including the immortal "2,000-year-old" starring Mel Brooks, and in the Ocean series (11, 12 and 13), in the role of "Sol Blum."

Reiner was also a co-writer and directed several of Steve Martin's films. He also starred in the "Toy Story 4" movie.

The actor has won numerous awards during his career. Nine Emmy Awards, one Grammy as well as the Mark Twain Award for American Humor. 

When asked in 2018 how he felt when he heard he was nominated for my mother (for his narration in the movie he participated in, "Eat Breakfast"), he replied: "Better than if I was not a candidate," and continued: "It's always a surprise It's gratifying. You don't do these things to be nominated for an award, but that's what you do for a living. " 

Reiner went on to share his memories of his first Emmy Award nomination: "For the first time, I will not forget, because I faced a bunch of actors who I thought deserved the prize better than I did. Because if you want to give me the prize, I'd love to take it home. "