Paul Howard Dies: Son Of Three Stooges' Moe Howard, Keeper Of The Flame Was 91
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β’Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:34:20 +0000
π° What Happened
Paul Howard, the only son of Three Stooges star Moe Howard, has died at 91. He died this week, though the exact date and cause were not shared. He lived on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Howard spent much of his life protecting his father's legacy. He met fans at conventions and shared family stories. In 2015 he hosted a nine-part documentary series called Hey Moe, Hey Dad!
The Three Stooges made nearly 200 short films from the 1920s to the 1970s. Their slapstick comedy is still watched today.
π The Backstory
Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Moe's brothers Curly and Shemp made up the classic line-up. Moe and Larry died in 1975. Curly died in 1952 and Shemp in 1955. Later stooges included Joe Besser and Curly Joe DeRita.
The comedy team's brand is still managed by C3 Entertainment, which confirmed the death. Howard is survived by his daughter Jennifer and his nephew Jeffrey.
π― Why It Matters
The Stooges are part of comedy history, and Howard was one of the last direct links to them. His death marks the end of a family chapter in that story.
Paul Howard, the only son of Three Stooges star Moe Howard, has died at 91. He died this week, though the exact date and cause were not shared. He lived on Manhattan's Upper East Side.
Howard spent much of his life protecting his father's legacy. He met fans at conventions and shared family stories. In 2015 he hosted a nine-part documentary series called Hey Moe, Hey Dad!
The Three Stooges made nearly 200 short films from the 1920s to the 1970s. Their slapstick comedy is still watched today.
Moe Howard, Larry Fine and Moe's brothers Curly and Shemp made up the classic line-up. Moe and Larry died in 1975. Curly died in 1952 and Shemp in 1955. Later stooges included Joe Besser and Curly Joe DeRita.
The comedy team's brand is still managed by C3 Entertainment, which confirmed the death. Howard is survived by his daughter Jennifer and his nephew Jeffrey.
The Stooges are part of comedy history, and Howard was one of the last direct links to them. His death marks the end of a family chapter in that story.