Obituary of Mort Sahl

Mort Sahl

Mort Sahl (born May 11th, 1927 in Montreal, Quebec) was an Comedian who was best known for being a social satirist. Mort died on October 26th, 2021 and his death was mostly just due to old age. He was 94 when he passed away.

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Mort Sahl Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Sahl, Mort
Common Name: Mort Sahl
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Birth Date: May 11, 1927
Age: 94 (at death)
Also Known As: Morton Lyon, Morty
Occupation: Comedian

Nationality: Canadian
Favorite Food: Libby's Brown Beans
Favorite Color: Lilac (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Mort's Family Tree

Birth Name: Morton Lyon Sahl
Father: Harry Sahl
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Sue Babior (married 1955-divorced 1958)
China Lee (married 1967-divorced 1991)
Kenslea Sahl (married 1997-divorced 2009)

Son(s):

Mort Sahl Jr.

Death Notice:

Date: October 26 2021 at age 94
Place: Mill Valley, California, United States
Cause of Death: Old age (not specified)

Category Tags:

Comedian Canadian Born on May 11th Born in 1927 Born in Quebec Died in 2021 Died at age 94 Died from Old age

Quotable Quotes:

"The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself."

"He famously pioneered a style of social satire that pokes fun at political and current event topics. He did this primarily using improvised monologues and newspaper as a prop."

"Television is never more false than when it's openly sincere." (IMDB)

"I'm in a glass case of emotion!"

"I tell the kids, somebody's gotta win, somebody's gotta lose. Just don't fight about it. Just try to get better."

"Mort Sahl was a legendary comedian and social critic whose wit and sharp observations about current events and politics will be remembered for generations to come. His unwavering dedication to speaking the truth and using humor as a tool for social commentary left a lasting impact on audiences and fellow comedians alike. Even in death, his legacy lives on as he continues to inspire and entertain. (V)"

Is Mr. Mort Sahl still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.