Searxng/Barry Blaustein Celebrity Barry Blaustein, Eddie Murphy collaborator and SNL writer, dies at 71 after battling Parkinson's and pancreatic cancer. May 13, 2026 AceShowbiz - Barry Blaustein, a celebrated writer and longtime collaborator of Eddie Murphy, passed away at the age of 71. Known for his work on Saturday Night Live and iconic films like Coming to America and The Nutty Professor, Blaustein died at his home in Los Angeles following a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and stage four pancreatic cancer.