Comic legend Mort Sahl has died. He was 94.

Sahl was one of the first modern stand-up comedians who talked about politics and current affairs in his act. He predated Lenny Bruce in doing satirical material onstage.

Reports say he died at home in Calfornia.

Sahl first became famous for his performances at San Francisco's 1950s hipster hangout The Hungry I where Lenny Bruce also performed.

Sahl appeared regularly on television and in a number of films and co-hosted the Oscars in 1959.