Famous Names aged 79 Page 5
Pop Singer
Age :79
Bryan Ferry, born in 1945, is an English singer, songwriter, and musician. He is renowned for his distinctive voice and is best known as the frontman of the influential rock band Roxy Music, known for their sophisticated and experimental sound.
Political Figure
Age :79 (deceased)
Chaim Herzog was an Irish-born Israeli politician, soldier, lawyer, and author known for his service in the Haganah and as Israel's president from 1983-1993.
Director
Age :79 (deceased)
Terry Hands was a British director known for his Shakespeare productions and his nomination for a Tony Award for Best Director of a Play.
Philosopher
Age :79 (deceased)
Edmund Husserl was the principal founder of phenomenology and made important contributions to almost all areas of philosophy.
Football Player
Age :79 (deceased)
Alf Ramsey was an English football player and manager, best known for leading the England national team to win the 1966 FIFA World Cup.
President
Age :79 (deceased)
François Mitterrand was the longest-serving President of France, holding the position from 1981 to 1995.
Movie Actress
Age :79 (deceased)
Dana Wynter, an English actress, made her mark in sci-fi and horror films. Known for her roles in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" and "The Fly", she captivated audiences with her memorable performances.
World Music Singer
Age :79
Ramón Ayala is a Mexican singer, accordion player, composer, and songwriter known as the 'King of the Accordion' and a vital part of the progress of norteño music.
Movie Actor
Age :79
Rick Hurst is an American actor best known for his role as Deputy Cletus Hogg in The Dukes of Hazzard.
Movie Actress | Sound Department
Age :79 (deceased)
Dimitra Arliss was a prolific silent film actress known for her versatility and beauty.
Movie Actress
Age :79
Diana Ewing is an American actress known for her roles in The Way We Were and A Knife for the Ladies.
Movie Actress | Soundtrack
Age :79
Mary Millington was a highly popular glamour model and soft-core porn actress in the UK during the 1970s, receiving thousands of fan letters every week.
Director | Editor | Fiction Writer
Age :79 (deceased)
Carl Theodor Dreyer was a Danish film director and screenwriter, widely regarded as one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. His movies are noted for their emotional austerity and slow, stately pacing.
Director | Fiction Writer | Miscellaneous Crew
Age :79 (deceased)
Terence Young was a British film director best known for directing three James Bond films.
Movie Actress
Age :79
Hersha Parady was an American actress best known for her role as Alice Garvey in Little House on the Prairie.
Fiction Writer | Movie Actor | Soundtrack
Age :79
Paul Willson is an actor known for his appearances in films such as Office Space, Problem Child 2, and My Best Friend Is a Vampire.
Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actress
Age :79 (deceased)
Mireille Darc was a French model and actress known for her roles in popular sex comedies and cops and robbers movies.
Rock Singer
Age :79
José Feliciano is a Puerto Rican musician, singer, and composer known for his international hits and popular Christmas song 'Feliz Navidad'.
TV Actress
Age :79
Jaclyn Smith is an American TV actress known for her role as Kelly Garrett on Charlie's Angels and for being a Breck shampoo model.
Director | Movie Actress
Age :79 (deceased)
Rossana Podestà was an actress known for her role as Helen in Helen of Troy, where she gained international exposure and performed alongside Brigitte Bardot.
Drummer
Age :79
Peter Criss is a founding member and original drummer for the rock n' roll supergroup, KISS. He provided lead vocals for popular songs like Beth, Black Diamond, and Hard Luck Woman.
Movie Actress
Age :79
Karen Philipp is an American singer and actress who gained national prominence as a vocalist for Sérgio Mendes and Brasil '66.
Movie Actor | Music Department | Producer
Age :79
Reggie Bannister is an American musician, actor, producer, writer, and activist, best known for his role as Reggie in the Phantasm film series.







