Barry W. Blaustein: key obituary facts
Is Barry W. Blaustein dead? Yes. Barry W. Blaustein died on May 12, 2026, at age 72.
Cause of death: Barry W. Blaustein's cause of death was reported as Pancreatic cancer.
What was Barry W. Blaustein known for?
He was an American screenwriter.
More about Barry W. Blaustein
Place of birth: United States.
Gender: male.
Occupation: screenwriter, film director, actor, television writer.
Nationality: United States.
Education: W. Tresper Clarke High School.
Born: September 10, 1954.
Occupations: Screenwriter, television writer.
Barry W.
Blaustein, an American screenwriter and film director, died on May 12, 2026, of pancreatic cancer. He was 72.
Blaustein was best known for writing on Saturday Night Live and for the screenplays for Coming to America, Coming 2 America and The Nutty Professor, all written in collaboration with David Sheffield. He also directed, wrote, produced and narrated the wrestling documentary Beyond the Mat.
Barry W. Blaustein, 72, American screenwriter (Coming to America, The Nutty Professor) and film director (Beyond the Mat), pancreatic cancer.