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Legendary Oscar-winner Mel Brooks, the comedic genius behind classics like Young Frankenstein and Spaceballs, shared his insights on longevity at age 99 in a PEOPLE interview. He credits much of his long, vibrant life to constant laughter, noting that he, Sid Caesar, and Carl Reiner all reached their 90s because "we all laughed a lot." Brooks emphasized how creating comedy keeps one sane, happy, and purposeful. He also paid tribute to his mother's courage—raising four kids after losing her husband young—as a lifelong inspiration. Still active with Spaceballs 2 in development for 2027, Brooks proves that humor, resilience, and family influence are key to a fulfilling, extended life in show business.