Berle was an actor and comedian. His career spanned over eight decades, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and television.
As the host of NBC‘s Texaco Star Theatre (1948–1953), he was the first major television star and was known to millions of viewers as "Uncle Miltie" and "Mr. Television" during the first Golden Age of Television. He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in both radio and TV.
The singers retirement from the stage was announced via a Facebook post on Wednesday (March 26), which notes that all shows scheduled after June 2025 will be canceled, as his final show will take place May 18 at the Bergan Performing Arts Center in Englewood, NJ.
The statement reads…"As many of you may already know Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year," "So, it’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts." (Billboard)
Pennsylvania Democrat state senator Lindsey Williams gave controversial testimony at the state capitol on Wednesday while opposing a bill that would ban trans athletes from girls sports.