#6: Mel Brooks (Age 100)

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Mel Brooks revolutionized comedy with classics like Blazing Saddles (1974), Young Frankenstein (1974), and Spaceballs (1987). A WWII veteran and writer for Your Show of Shows, his sharp wit and fearless satire defined American humor for decades.

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At 100, Mel Brooks is still cracking jokes and celebrating his legacy. His enduring humor and creative genius continue to influence comedians and filmmakers worldwide, proving laughter truly is the best medicine.

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