Carol Burnett is one of the most beloved comedy stars of all time, and this month she will celebrate her 90th birthday.
Ahead of the major milestone, Burnett has been opening up about her incredible life and career — but in one recent interview, she opened up about a devastating loss that’s still always on her mind over 20 years later.
Burnett turns 90 on April 26. Despite the heartbreaking loss she faced 21 years ago, she’s still going strong and has a positive attitude.

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She has recently been the recipient of many lifetime achievement honors, including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award. In 2019, the Golden Globes named their television lifetime achievement award after her, the “Carol Burnett Award,” and she was the first recipient. Last year, she returned to TV in a memorable guest role on Better Call Saul.

“I can’t wrap my head around it,” the legendary comedian told People about turning 90. “I still feel like I’m about 11, but I’m amazed. It sure went fast. But I’m glad because I’ve got all my parts — got my hips, I got my knees and I’ve got my brain, so I’m happy about that.”

It’s always devastating to lose a child, and it’s clear that Carrie’s death left a lasting impact on Carol Burnett. But we’re glad that the comedy legend is still going strong and wish her a happy upcoming 90th birthday!

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