Famous Names aged 71 Page 3
TV Show Host
Age :71
Meredith Vieira is an American television personality and journalist, best known for coanchoring Today and hosting Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
Victim
Age :71
Patty Hearst, a socialite and newspaper heiress, was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army in 1974 and gained fame as a celebrity criminal and fugitive.
Senator
Age :71
John Edwards is an American lawyer and former politician who served as a U.S. senator from North Carolina and was the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2004.
TV Actor
Age :71
Actor, singer, and dancer known for roles in "T.J. Hooker" and "Grease".
TV Show Host
Age :71
Dennis Miller is a comedian and talk show host known for his stand-up comedy and hosting SNL's Weekend Update.
Director
Age :71 (deceased)
Curtis Hanson was a director, producer, and writer known for directing major films like The Hand That Rocks the Cradle and L.A. Confidential.
Movie Actress
Age :71
Kate Capshaw is an actress known for her roles in 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', 'Dreamscape', and 'Black Rain'. She is also known for her marriage to Steven Spielberg.
Movie Actress
Age :71
Rene Russo, known for her captivating performances in "Lethal Weapon 3" and "Tin Cup", is an iconic actress who embodies strength and independence.
Stage Actor
Age :71 (deceased)
George C. Scott, an acclaimed American actor, won an Oscar for his iconic portrayal of General Patton. Known for his intense performances, he starred in notable films like 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'The Hustler'.
Movie Actor
Age :71 (deceased)
An Academy Award-winning actor, William Hurt excelled in intense roles, leaving a lasting impact on 1980s cinema.
Movie Actress
Age :71
Actress Amy Irving rose to fame for her roles in films like "Carrie" and "Yentl", earning a Golden Globe nomination. She's also known for her TV appearances in "The West Wing" and "Alias".
TV Actor
Age :71 (deceased)
Jackie Gleason, known for his iconic role as Ralph Kramden in "The Honeymooners," was a comedic genius who left a lasting impact on American pop culture with his impeccable timing, physical humor, and memorable catchphrases.
Dancer
Age :71 (deceased)
Ann Reinking was a dancer and choreographer known for her bold style of dance, particularly in the revival of the musical 'Chicago'.
Director
Age :71
Ken Burns is a filmmaker and documentarian known for his acclaimed historical documentaries.
Comic Book Writer
Age :71
Alan Moore is a highly acclaimed English comic book writer known for his influential works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and From Hell.
Stage Actor
Age :71 (deceased)
Cedric Hardwicke, a renowned British actor, excelled in portraying dignified characters, leaving a lasting impression with his commanding presence and versatility.
Royal Family Member
Age :71 (deceased)
Princess Margaret, in full Princess Margaret Rose Windsor, countess of Snowdon, was the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II and known for her rebellious nature and 'party-girl' lifestyle.
Criminal
Age :71 (deceased)
Ayman al-Zawahiri was an Egyptian physician and militant who became one of the major ideologues of al-Qaeda. He led al-Qaeda from 2011 until his death in 2022.
Political Figure
Age :71
Jean-Bertrand Aristide was the first democratically elected president of Haiti and a vocal champion of the poor and disenfranchised.
Economic Expert
Age :71
Ben Bernanke is an American economist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2012 for his research on banks and financial crises.
Baseball Player
Age :71 (deceased)
Mordecai (Three Finger) Brown was a Hall of Fame pitcher known for his unusual grip and spin on the ball.
Emperor
Age :71 (deceased)
Charlemagne was a medieval emperor who ruled much of Western Europe from 768 to 814.
Novelist
Age :71 (deceased)
Daniel Defoe, renowned English writer, gained fame for his captivating novel "Robinson Crusoe", a pioneering work of fiction inspired by a real-life castaway's survival on a deserted island.
Criminal
Age :71 (deceased)
Elmyr De Hory was the most successful art forger in history, selling over a thousand art forgeries to reputable art galleries worldwide.







