Entertainment · November 6, 2026
Paul Howard, Son of Moe Howard of The Three Stooges, Dies at 91
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Paul Howard, the only son of Moe Howard of The Three Stooges, has died in Manhattan at the age of 91. A spokesperson for C3 Entertainment, which manages The Three Stooges brand, announced his death but did not specify an exact date or cause. Howard was recognized as the last surviving son of the classic comedy team's original lineup, which included Moe Howard, his brothers Curly and Shemp, and Larry Fine. Throughout his life, Howard served as a guardian of his father's legacy, frequently appearing at fan conventions and hosting the 2015 nine-part docuseries 'Hey Moe, Hey Dad!', which explored the history of the comedy group through archival footage and family interviews.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Paul Howard died at the age of 91.
- He was the son of Moe Howard of The Three Stooges.
- He died in Manhattan.
- He was the host or narrator of the 2015 docuseries 'Hey Moe, Hey Dad!'.
- He acted as a guardian of his father's legacy and participated in fan conventions.
- C3 Entertainment is the owner of The Three Stooges license and brand.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline specify that he was the only son of Moe Howard.
- The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline state he was the last remaining son of the comedy team's classic lineup.
- Variety and The Hollywood Reporter mention that 'Hey Moe, Hey Dad!' featured interviews with family members of Moe, Larry Fine, Curly Howard, Shemp Howard, and Curly Joe DeRita.
- Variety mentions the docuseries is currently streaming on The Three Stooges+ YouTube channel.
- The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline note he lived on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Confirmed
- Paul Howard, son of Moe Howard, died at age 91 in Manhattan.
- The death was announced by a spokesperson for C3 Entertainment.
- Howard was the narrator/host of the 2015 docuseries 'Hey Moe, Hey Dad!'.
Reported
- The docuseries 'Hey Moe, Hey Dad!' includes interviews with Whoopi Goldberg, Billy West, and Leonard Maltin. (Variety)
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