Mel Brooks
Born June 28, 1926 · 100 years old
Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, The Producers
Somewhere around his 90th birthday, America quietly filed Mel Brooks under 'gone but great.' He is not gone. The man has now been funny for longer than most countries have existed.
Turned 100 in June 2026 and reportedly celebrated like a man planning the sequel.
Confirmed alive as of September 23, 2026 · source: Wikidata