AKM-GSIBen Stiller was recently spotted out for the first time since his mother and comedy actress Anne Meara died at age 85 and thanked his friends and fans following a slew of condolence messages.
The 49-year-old actor was seen walking the streets of Rome with wife Christine Taylor, 43, on Sunday, a day after his mom's death.
"Thank you so much for all the kind words about Anne," Stiller tweeted early on Monday, Memorial Day. "All of us in our family feel so lucky to have had her in our lives."
Meara often starred with Ben and 87-year-old husband Jerry Stiller, her comedy duo partner, in movies and TV shows and was also known for roles on Sex and the City and The King of Queens.
Her son is currently filming Zoolander 2 in Italy. Meara and Jerry both appeared with him in the first movie, which came out in 2001.
Meara is also survived by a daughter, Amy, and several grandchildren.
Many celebrities, including Samuel L. Jackson, James Woods, Bob Saget and fellow comedians Sarah Silverman and Kevin Christy, also known for his role on Masters of Sex, had offered their condolences and paid tribute to Meara on Twitter.
I did 2 films with Anne Meara, a lovely, gracious & Funny Lady. We lost one of the Good Ones! RIP Ms Anne.
? Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) May 25, 2015Anne Meara was a lovely, funny, sweet artist. She gave our profession so much of herself. I will miss her. Rest in Peace.
? James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) May 25, 2015Rest in peace Anne Meara. Loved her. pic.twitter.com/mX0IN13IKI
? bob saget (@bobsaget) May 25, 2015I had the honor of meeting Anne Meara a few times. It was a life highlight. RIP pic.twitter.com/eVDlHhvmFJ
? Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) May 25, 2015Anne Meara just after meeting me told me to fix my teeth. She was a hilarious bad ass. R.I.P.
? Kevin Christy (@kevingchristy) May 24, 2015Anne Meara was a wonderfully talented and gracious lady.
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? Larry King (@kingsthings) May 25, 2015So sad to hear about the loss of Anne Meara. I always loved her in everything she did.
? Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) May 25, 2015