Famous Names aged 78 Page 2

Political Figure

Age :78 (deceased)

Mahatma Gandhi, the revered Indian leader and advocate of nonviolent resistance, inspired a nation to fight for independence from British rule through peaceful means, leaving an enduring legacy in history.

Soccer Coach

Age :78

Harry Redknapp, ex-footballer turned manager, led Tottenham Hotspur to remarkable achievements, reaching the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals and securing a Premier League top-four finish.

Jazz Singer

Age :78 (deceased)

Jazz and scat singing icon, Ella Fitzgerald, captivated audiences with her extraordinary voice, winning 13 Grammys and selling over 40 million albums.

Children's Book Writer

Age :78

Michael Rosen is a renowned children's author, poet, and broadcaster, famous for his beloved children's books like "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" and poetry collections for adults.

TV Show Host

Age :78 (deceased)

Len Goodman, a long-serving judge on Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing With the Stars, has died at the age of 78.

Reality Celebrity

Age :78

Phil Robertson is best known for creating a highly successful duck call and being a part of the popular reality show, Duck Dynasty.

Botanist

Age :78 (deceased)

George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor known for developing hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans.

President

Age :78 (deceased)

Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States and became America's most influential and polarizing political figure during the 1820s and 1830s.

Entrepreneur

Age :78

Alan Sugar is a self-made billionaire and one of the UK's most influential people.

Political Figure

Age :78

Mitt Romney is a prominent American politician who served as governor of Massachusetts and is currently a U.S. Senator from Utah.

Novelist

Age :78

James Patterson is a prolific writer known for his New York Times bestselling novels, with over 300 million copies sold worldwide.

Country Singer

Age :78

Jimmy Buffett is a renowned singer-songwriter known for his tropical-themed music that embodies relaxation and enjoyment.

Chef

Age :78

Paula Deen is an American TV personality, cooking show host, chef, and cookbook author known for her rise from selling bagged lunches to becoming one of the world's most renowned chefs.

Political Relative

Age :78 (deceased)

Eleanor Roosevelt, American first lady and United Nations diplomat, was one of the world's most admired and powerful women known for her advocacy of liberal causes.

Civil Rights Figure

Age :78 (deceased)

One interesting fact about Coretta Scott King is that she established her own distinguished career in the civil rights movement and worked to continue her husband's legacy after his death.

President

Age :78 (deceased)

Dwight David “Ike” Eisenhower was an American military general and politician who led the Allied Forces to victory in World War II and served as the 34th President of the United States from 1953 to 1961.

President

Age :78 (deceased)

Dwight D. Eisenhower was a military officer and statesman who served as the 34th president of the United States. He is best known for his leadership in World War II and the economic growth during his presidency.

Pop Singer

Age :78

Barry Manilow is a multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter known for his hit songs like "Mandy" and "I Write the Songs".

Baseball Player

Age :78

Nolan Ryan is a Hall of Fame pitcher known for his record-breaking strikeouts and no-hitters.

Basketball Coach

Age :78

Mike Krzyzewski, aka Coach K, is the winningest coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball history, leading Duke Blue Devils since 1980. He has won five NCAA championships and four Olympic gold medals as the US men's national team coach.

Political Figure

Age :78

Former Congresswoman Corrine Brown was convicted on 18 counts of fraud and tax evasion.

Comedian

Age :78

Leo Gallagher, also known as Gallagher, was an American comedian famous for his watermelon-smashing comedy routine.

Doctor

Age :78 (deceased)

James Naismith is best known as the inventor of the sport of basketball.

Soul Singer

Age :78

Daryl Hall, iconic singer-songwriter, rose to fame as half of the legendary duo Hall & Oates, captivating audiences with their soulful melodies and chart-topping hits.

TV Show Host

Age :78

Joe Kenda is a retired homicide detective Lieutenant known for his high case-closure rate and his role on Investigation Discovery's Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda.