Obituary of Lorne Michaels

Lorne Michaels

Lorne Michaels (born November 17th, 1944 in Toronto, Ontario) was an TV Producer who was best known for creating and producing the American skit comedy TV show, "Saturday Night Live". Lorne died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a very nasty sickness.

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Lorne Michaels Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Michaels, Lorne
Common Name: Lorne Michaels
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birth Date: November 17, 1944
Age: 81
Occupations:
- TV Producer
- Film Producer

Nationality: Canadian
Favorite Food: Marie's Dressing
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
Favorite Actor: Cary Grant

Lorne's Family Tree

Birth Name: Lorne Lipowitz
Father: Henry Abraham Lipowitz
Mother: Florence Lipowitz (née Becker)
Brother(s):

Mark Lipowitz (deceased)

Sister(s):

Barbara Lipowitz

Spouse/Partner:

Rosie Shuster (married 1973-divorced 1980)
Susan Forristal (married 1981-divorced 1987)
Alice Barry (married 1991-present)

Son(s):

Henry Michaels (with Alice Barry)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Producer Film Producer Canadian Born on November 17th Born in 1944 Born in Ontario

Quotable Quotes:

"[on John Travolta] John is the perfect star for the 1970s. He has this strange androgynous quality, this all-pervasive sexuality. Men don't find him terribly threatening. And women, well ..." (IMDB)

"It's not enough that we do our best; sometimes we have to do what's required."

"Lorne Michaels was a master of both comedy and storytelling. He will be missed deeply, but his humor and legacy will live on forever. (V)"

"Lorne Michaels, the legendary creator of Saturday Night Live, has left behind a lasting legacy that continues to shape the world of comedy and entertainment. His unrelenting passion and dedication to his craft will forever be remembered and cherished by all those who he has inspired. (V)"

Is Mr. Lorne Michaels still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.