Famous Names aged 79 Page 2
Teacher
Age :79 (deceased)
Yip Man, also known as Ip Man, was a Hong Kong-based martial artist and a grandmaster of the martial art of Wing Chun. He had several students who later became martial arts masters in their own right, including Wong Shun Leung and Bruce Lee.
Producer
Age :79 (deceased)
Fred Quimby was an American animation producer best known for producing the Tom and Jerry cartoon series, for which he won seven Academy Awards.
Guitarist
Age :79
David Gilmour is a highly acclaimed guitarist known for his unique style and sound, and is considered one of the best guitarists of his generation.
Celebrity Family Member
Age :79
Jocelyn Wildenstein is a Swiss socialite known for her extensive cosmetic surgery, resulting in her catlike appearance.
Rock Singer
Age :79
Bob Seger is an American singer and songwriter known for his breakthrough album, Ramblin' Gamblin' Man, in 1969.
Country Singer
Age :79 (deceased)
Country music icon Merle Haggard captivated audiences with his soulful voice and songs that spoke to the heart of the working class, leaving an indelible mark on the genre.
Political Figure
Age :79 (deceased)
Ho Chi Minh was the founder and first leader of Vietnam's nationalist movement.
Children's Book Writer
Age :79
Robert Munsch is a best-selling children's book author and storyteller.
R&B Singer
Age :79
Al Green is a soul and gospel singer from the United States, widely considered one of the greatest pop singers ever.
Pop Singer
Age :79
Anne Murray is a music icon who has sold over 50 million albums in a career spanning four decades.
President
Age :79 (deceased)
Martin Van Buren, the eighth US president, was the first American-born president, known for his role in the Panic of 1837 financial crisis.
Illustrator
Age :79
Jim Davis is a renowned cartoonist known for creating the iconic comic strip Garfield.
Soul Singer
Age :79
Van Morrison is a legendary singer-songwriter known for his unique blend of Celtic folk, R&B, jazz, and blues, and his poetic lyrics.
War Hero
Age :79 (deceased)
Geronimo was a Native American hero who led his people in the fight against the U.S. and Mexico during the Apache Wars. He was the last Native American leader to formally surrender to the U.S. Military.
Rock Singer
Age :79
Don McLean is an American singer-songwriter famous for \"American Pie\", an allegorical song about the decline of American culture.
Producer
Age :79
Jeff Franklin is an American television producer, writer, and director best known for creating Full House and Fuller House.
Novelist
Age :79 (deceased)
H.G. Wells, often referred to as the 'father of science fiction,' is known for his classic early scientific romances such as The War of the Worlds and The Time Machine.
Rock Singer
Age :79 (deceased)
Bo Diddley, a musical trailblazer, revolutionized music with his signature "Bo Diddley beat," leaving an indelible mark on rock 'n' roll.
Jurist
Age :79 (deceased)
John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and is considered America's most important jurist.
Memoirist
Age :79
Tobias Wolff is a novelist, memoirist, and short story writer known for his work in two genres. He has 154 books on Goodreads with 175401 ratings.
Composer
Age :79 (deceased)
John Cage, an influential composer, revolutionized music with his experimental compositions, notably "4'33"", challenging traditional boundaries and inviting contemplation of ambient sounds.
Producer
Age :79
Jerry Bruckheimer is a legendary film producer who is ranked as the third-highest-grossing movie producer of all time, with his films earning a collective $12 billion.
Radio Personality
Age :79 (deceased)
Don Imus was a radio personality known for his insult humor and savage comedy.
Physicist
Age :79 (deceased)
Amedeo Avogadro is best known for formulating Avogadro's law, which states that equal volumes of gases contain equal numbers of molecules.
Movie Actor
Age :79 (deceased)
Robert Mitchum, a Hollywood legend, captivated audiences with his versatile acting, excelling in both dramatic and film noir roles.
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