You’ve seen the headlines. Maybe a weirdly grainy Facebook post or a cryptic "RIP" tweet made you do a double-take. Honestly, it happens to every major star eventually. But if you’re asking is Tim Allen still alive 2025, the answer is a very loud, very alive "Ugh-ugh-ugh!" (insert famous Tool Man grunt here).
He isn't just breathing; he's everywhere.
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Tim Allen is currently 72 years old and, as of early 2026, he’s busier than most people half his age. Between a massive sitcom comeback on ABC and finishing up one of the biggest animated sequels in history, the guy is practically inescapable.
The Shifting Gears Era
The biggest proof of life is his new show, Shifting Gears. It premiered in January 2025 and basically broke the internet—or at least ABC’s streaming records. He plays Matt, a stubborn widower who runs a classic car restoration shop. Sounds a bit like Tim Taylor? Kinda. But it's deeper.
The show features Kat Dennings as his estranged daughter who moves back home with her kids. It’s been a massive hit. In fact, the ratings were so good that ABC didn't just renew it for a second season; they actually ordered extra episodes for the 2025–2026 run.
We just saw a huge Home Improvement reunion on the show this past October. Seeing Richard Karn (Al Borland) and Patricia Richardson (Jill Taylor) back on screen with Tim was the ultimate nostalgia trip for anyone who grew up in the 90s.
That Skin Cancer Scare
Now, there was some news that might have fueled those "is he okay?" searches. Tim recently sat down with Bill Maher on the Club Random podcast in January 2026 and got real about a health scare.
He revealed he had skin cancer on his nose.
The crazy part? His dermatologist supposedly missed it five times. It took a makeup artist at The Today Show pointing it out for him to take it seriously. He joked that the surgeon told him, "I'm going to have to cut most of your nose off." Thankfully, the surgery was a success, and he looks exactly the same.
What’s Happening With Toy Story 5?
If you’re a Disney fan, this is the big one. Tim Allen officially wrapped his voice work for Toy Story 5 in late 2025.
- Release Date: June 19, 2026
- The Vibe: Tim posted a pretty emotional message on X (formerly Twitter) about finishing his lines as Buzz Lightyear.
- The Conflict: This movie is supposedly dealing with the toys facing off against electronic gadgets and iPads. Very meta.
Despite the rumors that Disney was moving away from him after the Lightyear spinoff with Chris Evans, Allen is firmly back in the cockpit. He’s also been hinting at The Santa Clauses Season 3. While Disney hasn't given the green light yet because he’s so busy with Shifting Gears, the producers have said it’s "likely" given how well the first two seasons performed.
Dealing With the Past
He’s also been surprisingly open about his personal life lately. In late 2025, he spoke about a mental health crisis he had decades ago during his prison stint. It’s rare to hear a sitcom legend talk about considering suicide, but Tim’s been leaning into his vulnerable side.
He even shared how a eulogy by Erika Kirk (widow of Charlie Kirk) helped him finally forgive the drunk driver who killed his father back in 1964. That’s a heavy burden to carry for 60 years.
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The Verdict on 2025 and Beyond
So, no, Tim Allen hasn't passed away. He’s just busy being a TV dad, a space ranger, and a car nut.
If you want to keep up with him, your best bet is catching Shifting Gears on Wednesday nights on ABC or streaming it the next day on Hulu. And keep an eye out for that Toy Story 5 trailer dropping soon—hearing that voice again is going to be a trip.
Next Steps for Fans:
If you're feeling nostalgic, you can actually stream the entire original run of Home Improvement on Netflix right now. It was licensed from Disney in early 2025 and will stay there until at least August 2026. It’s the perfect way to see how far the "Tool Man" has come before watching his new episodes.