Tom Smothers of the Smothers Brothers Music & Comedy Duo Dies at 86

Tom Smothers, the oldest of the Smothers Brothers duo, has passed away at the age of 86. He reportedly died of cancer. His brother and co-star of Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour released a statement and shared the sad news with fans.

Dick Smothers wrote, “Tom was not only the loving older brother that everyone would want in their life, he was a one-of-a-kind creative partner. I am forever grateful to have spent a lifetime together with him, on and off stage, for over 60 years. Our relationship was like a good marriage – the longer we were together, the more we loved and respected one another. We were truly blessed.”