Influential US TV producer Norman Lear dies aged 101

Norman Lear has died aged 101 (AP)

Norman Lear, the writer, director and producer who revolutionised US prime time television with shows such as All In The Family and Maude, has died aged 101.

Lear died on Tuesday night in his sleep, surrounded by family at his home in Los Angeles, said Lara Bergthold, a spokesperson for his family.