Instagram/Maury Povich Celebrity At 87, Maury Povich is alive and well-and already helping the New York Times write his own obituary. He reveals the unique process and a surprising stickin... May 10, 2026 AceShowbiz - Maury Povich remains alive and well at age 87, yet he has taken a unique step in preparing for the inevitable by assisting a New York Times writer in crafting his own obituary. Over several months, Maury Povich worked closely with the paper to help shape the narrative of his life story before his passing.