Famous Names aged 59 Page 5

Director

Age :59 (deceased)

Sam Peckinpah was an American film director and screenwriter known for ultraviolent but often lyrical films that explored issues of morality and identity.

War Hero

Age :59 (deceased)

John Brown was a leading figure in the abolitionist movement in the pre-Civil War United States.

Fiction Writer

Age :59 (deceased)

John Bunyan, author of "The Pilgrim's Progress", a renowned Christian allegory.

Political Figure

Age :59 (deceased)

Oliver Cromwell was a political and military leader in 17th century England who served as Lord Protector, or head of state, of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland. He is known for making England a republic and leading the Commonwealth of England.

Rock Singer

Age :59

Catie Curtis is a singer-songwriter and activist known for her socially conscious music addressing environmentalism, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights.

Golfer

Age :59

John Daly, famed golfer, renowned for his prodigious drives and maverick persona, captivated fans with his unique style and audacious play.

Painter

Age :59

José Da Silveira is a Mozambique-born artist who pioneered the colorful style of Formism.

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Criminal

Age :59 (deceased)

Nannie Doss, also known as 'The Giggling Granny,' was an American serial killer who murdered 11 people, including her husbands, children, and other family members.

Novelist

Age :59 (deceased)

Fyodor Dostoevsky was a Russian novelist known for his influential works, with 'Crime and Punishment' being his most popular and widely read novel. It delves into the corruption of a young man driven by radical ideologies to commit murder and robbery.

Model

Age :59

Linda Evangelista is a Canadian supermodel who was one of the most major models of the 1990s, known for walking runways around the world and starring in high-profile fashion shows.

Doctor

Age :59 (deceased)

William Gilbert was an English physician and natural philosopher known for his work on magnetism and electricity.

Poker Player

Age :59

Joseph Hachem is a Lebanese-Australian professional poker player known for being the first Australian to win the World Series of Poker main event, earning him $7.5 million.

Rapper

Age :59

Tone Loc, known for his humorous and suggestive lyrics, gained fame in the late 80s with hits like "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina", blending funk, R&B, and hip hop.

Emperor

Age :59 (deceased)

Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher known for his personal writings on Stoic philosophy called the Meditations.

Aviator

Age :59 (deceased)

Alberto Santos-Dumont was a Brazilian aeronaut, sportsman, and inventor who made significant contributions to the early development of both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft.

Tribe Chief

Age :59 (deceased)

Sitting Bull was a Teton Dakota Native American chief who united the Sioux tribes against white settlers.

Criminal

Age :59

Michael Skakel is an American man who was convicted of murdering 15-year-old Martha Moxley in 2002. He is also the nephew of Robert Kennedy's widow, Ethel Kennedy.

Pop Singer

Age :59 (deceased)

Dusty Springfield, the iconic English pop singer of the 1960s, captivated audiences with her soulful voice and unforgettable hits like "I Only Want to Be with You". Known as "The White Queen of Soul", her influence on music continues to inspire artists worldwide.

Inventor

Age :59 (deceased)

Eli Whitney was an American inventor, mechanical engineer, and manufacturer, best known for inventing the cotton gin and developing the concept of mass production of interchangeable parts.

Rapper

Age :59

Mike D, a founding member of Beastie Boys, renowned for his unique rap style and humorous lyrics, left a lasting impact on hip hop music during the 80s and 90s.

Tennis Player

Age :59

Andrea Jaeger was a top-ranked tennis player in the United States and won numerous national junior titles.

Playwright

Age :59 (deceased)

Dennis Potter was an English television dramatist, screenwriter, and journalist known for his groundbreaking BBC television serials and plays.

Novelist

Age :59 (deceased)

Desmond Bagley was a British journalist and novelist known for his best-selling thrillers.

Journalist

Age :59 (deceased)

Don Marquis was a celebrated American author, novelist, journalist, humorist, poet, playwright, and newspaper columnist, best known for creating 'Archy and Mehitabel' and 'The Old Soak'.