Al Jaffee Obituary

Al Jaffee of Mad Magazine has been reported dead. He died of multiple organ failures on Monday, April 10, 2023, at a Manhattan hospital. He was 102 years old.

Many people have shared their condolences via numerous social media posts.

“Saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Mad Magazine cartoonist Al Jaffee. He celebrated 102 years just last month and what a legacy he leave behind. Rest easy, Maestro, and thank you for the laughs and good time,” Comic book writer, Francesco Francavilla also shared.

“Al Jaffee has passed away. I still can’t believe I had the honor of calling him my friend. If there was ever a Mt. Rushmore-level cartoonist, it was Al. But when he drew the cover of the Humbug compilation, he drew his friends atop Mt. Rushmore, while he made jokes at base,” American cartoonist, Ruben Bolling wrote.

“We have lost one of the greatest cartoonists of all time. Al Jaffee passed away at the age of 102. An absolute legend, who contributed to Mad Magazine for 65 years. Arguably his biggest contribution was the fold ins at the end of each issue. This one always stuck with me,” Emmy award-winner. Danny Deraney wrote.

“RIP Al Jaffee. He was 102 years old, so it wasn’t the midwife’s fault, as they say in Germany,” Creator of Scarfolk, Richard Littler also wrote.

Jaffee worked for Mad Magazine for 65 years and was the company’s longest contributor. He holds the Guinness World Record for having the longest-ever career as a comic artist. He was an active cartoonist for 78 years; from 1942 to 2020.