Famous Names aged 70 Page 9

Drummer

Age :70

Phil Rudd is an Australian drummer best known for his membership in the rock band AC/DC. He is the only current member of the band who was born in Australia.

Soccer Player

Age :70

Sam Allardyce is an English football manager and former professional player known for his expertise in analyzing data and understanding team dynamics.

Football Player

Age :70

Earl Campbell, also known as the Tyler Rose, was a dominant rusher in American football history despite his relatively short career.

Celebrity Family Member

Age :70 (deceased)

Linda Lee Thomas was born into the illustrious Virginian Lee family and was the daughter of a prominent banker and financier.

Stage Actor

Age :70

Harvey Fierstein is an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter known for his distinctive gravelly voice. He is best known for his theater work in Torch Song Trilogy and Hairspray and his movie roles in Mrs. Doubtfire and Independence Day. Fierstein won Tony Awards for his writing and starring role in Torch Song Trilogy.

Basketball Player

Age :70

Mychal Thompson is best known for being the first foreign-born player to be selected first overall in the NBA draft.

Political Figure

Age :70 (deceased)

Nelson Rockefeller, former US Vice President and New York Governor, was a renowned politician, businessman, and patron of the arts, leaving a lasting impact on public service.

Country Singer

Age :70

John Michael Montgomery is a country singer known for his chart-topping hits and his involvement in a serious accident while traveling to a concert.

Chef

Age :70 (deceased)

B Smith was a restaurateur, TV host, author, and entrepreneur who made a lasting impact on the culture.

World Leader

Age :70

Halimah Yacob, Singapore's first female president, assumed office in 2017, making history as a trailblazing leader.

Journalist

Age :70 (deceased)

Roger Ebert was a highly acclaimed film critic and the first critic to win a Pulitzer Prize.

Wrestler

Age :70 (deceased)

Mighty Igor, also known as Mighty Igor Vodik, was a professional wrestler and the one-time American Wrestling Association World champion. He was often hailed as 'the strongest wrestler in the world'.

Guitarist

Age :70

Vance DeGeneres is the older brother of Ellen DeGeneres and is known for his work as a guitarist, actor, and screenwriter.

Basketball Coach

Age :70

John Brady is an American football coach and the current head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Children's Author

Age :70

Cynthia Rylant is a prolific author of over 100 books for young people, known for her popular series such as Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, and Mr. Putter & Tabby.

TV Actress

Age :70

Julie Brown is a multi-talented American entertainer known for her work as an actress, comedian, writer, singer-songwriter, and director.

Movie Actress

Age :70 (deceased)

Suzanne Pleshette achieved television immortality as Bob Newhart's wife in the classic sitcom, The Bob Newhart Show, and was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role as 'Emily Hartley'.

Movie Actor

Age :70 (deceased)

MG Ramachandran was a highly influential actor and politician in Tamil Nadu.

TV Actor

Age :70

John O'Hurley is an American actor, comedian, author, game show host, and television personality known for his portrayal of J. Peterman on Seinfeld and his investment in The J. Peterman Company.

TV Actress

Age :70 (deceased)

Marcia Wallace was an American actress and comedian, primarily known for her roles on sitcoms. She won the Gilda Radner Courage Award for her work in teaching the public about early cancer detection and for being a breast cancer survivor for over 20 years.

Rock Singer

Age :70 (deceased)

Oliver Dragojevic, one of the most famous musicians and singers in the former Yugoslavia, has died at the age of 70.

Country Singer

Age :70

Ricky Skaggs is an American neotraditional country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer known for his mastery of the mandolin. He has achieved numerous No. 1 hits, won multiple awards, and is a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Skaggs has been inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Pop Singer

Age :70

Sezen Aksu is a Turkish singer, songwriter, and producer who is known as the 'Queen of Turkish Pop' and has been one of her country's most celebrated artists for the past 45 years.

Movie Actor

Age :70

Christopher McDonald is an American actor known for his breakout roles in Thelma & Louise and Happy Gilmore.

Movie Actress

Age :70

Yousra is an Egyptian actress and singer known for her extensive career in cinema, television, and theater. She has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, showcasing her versatility in different roles and genres.