Son of one of most famous iconic comedy trios dies aged 91

Paul Howard, son of Three Stooges star Moe Howard, has died aged 91. He helped preserve his father’s legacy through appearances with fans and a documentary series, keeping the story of the influential slapstick act in public view.

The Three Stooges made 190 short films for Columbia Pictures, with Moe as the straight man alongside Larry Fine and a succession of third performers. In a statement, the group’s official Instagram account said Paul hosted and directed the nine-part 2015 series *Hey Moe, Hey Dad!* and was survived by his wife and daughter, Jennifer.