Comedians who died on December 26

Take a focused look at the comedians who passed away on December 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2023 Tom Smothers

  Tom Smothers was an American comedian, composer, and musician best known as half of the influential comedy duo 'The Smothers Brothers.' The duo rose to fame for their unique blend of folk music and comedy, as well as their groundbreaking television variety show that pushed the boundaries of political satire and free expression on American TV. [bio]