Biden attends shiva for Norman Lear while in Los Angeles for fundraisers

Washington — President Biden on Saturday attended a shiva to mourn legendary television producer Norman Lear while on California fundraising swing. 

Lear, known for "All in the Family," "Maude," "The Jeffersons" and "One Day at a Time, died this week at age 101 of natural causes. 

In a statement, Mr. Biden said Lear was "a transformational force in American culture, whose trailblazing shows redefined television with courage, conscience, and humor, opening our nation's eyes and often our hearts."