NEW YORK, NY—On August 23, 2025, Jerry Adler, renowned for his role as Hesh Rabkin in The Sopranos and a storied Broadway career, died peacefully in his sleep at 96, per a family announcement via Riverside Memorial Chapel. The Jerry-Adler-Sopranos-death news marked the loss of a versatile talent.
Adler, a stage manager and producer for 53 Broadway shows, including My Fair Lady, pivoted to acting in his 60s. His TV credits include The Good Wife as Howard Lyman, Rescue Me, and Mad About You. “I love acting; retirement’s a dead end,” he told Forward in 2015. For more, visit The Guardian.
Born into a theatrical family, Adler’s Broadway roots ran deep. His role in The Public Eye launched a 30-year screen career, including Manhattan Murder Mystery. Analyst Emma Kline said, “Adler’s legacy spans stage and screen.” His memoir, Too Funny for Words, was published in 2024. Check tributes at Variety. Survived by four daughters, Adler’s impact endures.