Paul Howard, Son of Stooges Leader Moe Howard, Dies at 91

Paul Howard, the son of The Three Stooges leader Moe Howard, has died in Manhattan at the age of 91, according to reports from The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. A spokesperson for C3 Entertainment, the owner of the comedy brand license, announced that Howard died earlier this week. He lived on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. [1][2][3]

The Hollywood Reporter and Variety both report that Howard was the last surviving son of the original comedy team. The original group consisted of Moe Howard, his brothers Curly and Shemp, and Larry Fine. Following the death of his father in 1975, Howard served as a guardian of his father's legacy by sharing family stories and memories with fans at conventions. [1][2]

In 2015, Howard hosted and narrated a nine-part docuseries titled Hey Moe, Hey Dad, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter and Variety. The series offered fans a firsthand look at the private life of the comedian known for his iconic bowl-cut hairstyle. [1][2]

Moe Howard was the leader and straight man of The Three Stooges, a slapstick comedy team active from 1922 to 1970 that starred in 190 short films for Columbia Pictures. Moe Howard got his distinctive bowl cut as a boy after using scissors to cut off his own curls. [4][5]