What did 'Weird Al' Yankovic say about Tom Lehrer after his death? Satirical icon remembered at 97

'Weird Al' Yankovic, an American comedy musician, singer, and writer, took to Instagram to express his thoughts about the passing of Tom Lehrer. 'Weird Al,' whose real name is Alfred Matthew Yankovic, posted a black and white photo of the late singer, and wrote:

"My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer."

Tom Lehrer passed away at the age of 97. He was found dead at his home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on July 26, 2025.

What kind of songs does 'Weird Al' Yankovic make?

'Weird Al' Yankovic is as unique as Tom Lehrer in terms of the type of music they make. While Lehrer is known for his satirical and political songs, 'Weird Al' writes and performs comedy songs. He is also known for a few of his songs, which are parodies of well-known tracks.

If you were to categorize Yankovic's songs into genres, he falls under the comedy, parody, polka, and geek rock umbrellas.

For those unfamiliar with Alfred's music, he boasts an impressive discography of 14 studio albums. He has recorded over 150 parodies and original songs, sold 12 million albums (as of 2015), and performed more than 1,000 live shows.

He has also been recognized for his musical work. Yankovic is a five-time Grammy winner, with four gold records and six platinum records.

While 'Weird Al' Yankovic has not released any recent studio albums. His last, Mandatory Fun, was released more than a decade ago. He continues to go on tours. His last tour, titled "The Unfortunate Return of the Ridiculously Self-Indulgent, Ill-Advised Vanity Tour," commenced on April 26, 2022, and concluded on March 26, 2023.

He has just started his 2025 tour, called the "Bigger & Weirder" tour. The opening show was on July 27, 2025, at The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama. The "Bigger & Weirder" tour will conclude by September 25, 2025.

Aside from his musical career, 'Weird Al' Yankovic has also made a few appearances on TV. He was a part of the American comedy film UFH and hosted a television show called The Weird Al Show. Yankovic also produced two satirical films titled The Compleat Al and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.

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'Weird Al' Yankovic’s tribute to Tom Lehrer reflects the deep admiration he had for the iconic satirist. Both artists used comedy, satire, and sharp wit in their music. With inspiration from Tom Lehrer, Yankovic now continues to carry the torch with his own unique style.

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