Howie Mandel is alive and active in his career as of 2025. Recently, he was absent from the September 10, 2025, episode of America's Got Talent due to a loss in his family, but he is expected to return to the show shortly after. He continues to be a judge on America's Got Talent and remains involved in entertainment projects, including hosting a Canadian spinoff of The Price is Right announced in 2025. Mandel has been open about his struggles with mental health, including OCD and anxiety, and actively supports related causes. There have been no credible reports of his passing; rumors about his death are false.