Multi award-winning comedy titan and activist celebrates ‘miracle of being alive,’ tells followers to live every moment as he reaches a century.
Getty
Lear took to Instagram to reminisce the day before his 100th birthday with a video, singing a lick from the classic tune “That’s Amore,” recalling his old days.
Getty
“My God, the miracle of being alive with everything that’s available to us,” Lear told his 44,000 followers. on Instagram.
Getty
The industry titan is known for being the king of the sitcom, having created hit shows such as “All in the Family,” “The Jeffersons,” “One Day at a Time” and “Good Times.”
Getty
“I like getting up in the morning. I have always liked it because I’ve always had something to do......I accept it as a gift.”
Getty
The TV writer concluded his early-morning ruminations by telling his 46,000 Instagram followers to “treasure [this moment], use it with love.”
Getty
“The miracle of being alive with everything that’s available to us and me turning 100 tomorrow. That’s as believable to me as today I’m 99.”
Getty
Since the 1970s, he has donated large sums to progressive causes, and in 1981 he founded an organization aimed at countering the influence of the Christian religious right wing in politics.
Getty
NEXT: HUNTER MOORE