Mel Brooks’s son Max Brooks took to Facebook on Monday to share photos from his dad’s 100th birthday celebration.The comedy icon celebrated his June 28 birthday alongside loved ones over the weekend, with Max, 54, later paying tribute on social media.Mel smiled wide in the family photo, which showed him seated at a table as those closest to him gathered around.A second image gave fans a close look at his birthday cake, which featured a black and white photo of a bridge, and golden ‘100’ candles.Max wrote in the caption: ‘In perfect health with a razor sharp mind, celebrating with friends and family. 100 years! Happy Birthday, Dad!’The beloved Hollywood figure has joined another industry pillar, Dick Van Dyke – who turned 100 in December – as a centenarian. Mel Brooks’s son Max Brooks took to Facebook on Monday to share photos from his dad’s 100th birthday celebration Mel pictured in January at the premiere of his documentary Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old ManThe living legend is known for movies like The Producers and Young Frankenstein.He started his career in the 1950s and is one of a few stars to have achieved coveted EGOT status.As he turned a year older over the weekend, his 1974 satirical Western comedy Blazing Saddles was named ‘the funniest film of all time’ by the American Film Institute (AFI).Actor and singer Josh Gad was one of several celebrities who shared online tributes to the star on his milestone birthday.Gad uploaded a series of photos with Mel, with whom he’s collaborating on the 2027 movie Spaceballs: The New One – a sequel to the centenarian’s 1987 film Spaceballs.He captioned an Instagram post: ‘For the past five years, I have had the greatest gift in my life… collaborating with and working alongside my comedy idol, @the.official.mel.brooks.’The Frozen star added in another post, ‘Today we celebrate 100 years of his life and legacy. He has made us laugh and hurt on the big screen, the small screen, the stage and even on our record players.’His heartfelt note continued, ‘There is nothing he hasn’t won, nothing he hasn’t achieved, nothing he hasn’t proven and yet at 100, he continues to surprise and thrill us.’ The comedy icon celebrated his June 28 birthday alongside loved ones over the weekend, with Max, 54, later paying tribute on social media A second image gave fans a close look at his birthday cake, which featured a black and white photo of a bridge, and golden ‘100’ candles Actor and singer Josh Gad was one of several celebrities who shared online tributes to the star on his milestone birthday Brooks pictured in the 1977 film High AnxietyGad stated in the heartfelt message, ‘Whether it’s the latest revival of “The Producers” on the West End, a “Young Frankenstein” TV series or our upcoming sequel to “Spaceballs.” ‘At 100, he is just getting started and something tells me the best is still yet to come. I love you Mel. I cannot wait for the world to see this next chapter. Thank you for for your trust and your partnership. I can’t wait to show the world what we’ve done!!!!’Mel was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1926 and later served in World War II.His first foray into the entertainment industry was as a drummer at nightclubs. The star stepped into comedy when he wrote for the variety show Your Show of Shows from 1950 through 1954.He also wrote for the movie New Faces (1954) and the show Caesar’s Hour (1954-1957).