Famous Names aged 79 Page 8

Cricket Player

Age :79

BS Chandrasekhar was a legendary Indian cricketer who was a part of India's famed spin quartet.

Entrepreneur

Age :79

Shiv Nadar is an Indian billionaire industrialist and philanthropist who co-founded HCL Technologies and transformed it into a $12.6 billion IT enterprise.

Soccer Player

Age :79 (deceased)

Ferenc Puskas, also known as the Galloping Major, was a Hungarian professional football player who was the sport's first international superstar. He scored 84 goals in 85 international matches for Hungary and was the captain of the team during their peak from 1950 to 1956.

Astronaut

Age :79

Roberta Bondar, a Canadian neurologist and astronaut, made history as the first Canadian woman in space during the STS-42 mission in 1992.

Non-Fiction Writer

Age :79

John E. Douglas is a retired FBI special agent and criminal profiler known for his books on criminal psychology.

Movie Actress

Age :79

Turkan Soray, the "Sultan of Turkish Cinema," is an iconic actress, producer, and screenwriter known for her remarkable contributions to Turkish cinema.

Sultan

Age :79 (deceased)

Qaboos Binsaid Al-said was the Sultan of Oman for almost 50 years, making him the longest-serving ruler in the Arab world.

World Leader

Age :79

Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka's 6th President, led the end of the 26-year civil war, reshaping the nation's political landscape.

TV Actress

Age :79

Lesley Joseph is an English actress best known for her role as Dorien Green in the TV sitcom Birds of a Feather.

Pop Singer

Age :79

Ajda Pekkan is a Turkish singer known as the 'Queen of Pop' in her home country. With a career spanning over five decades, she has released countless hits and earned numerous accolades for her contributions to the Turkish music industry.

Stage Actress

Age :79

Sandy Duncan is an American actress, comedian, dancer, and singer known for her performances in Peter Pan and The Hogan Family.

R&B Singer

Age :79

Melba Moore, an iconic singer, songwriter, and actress, renowned for her soulful voice and captivating stage presence, has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

Entrepreneur

Age :79 (deceased)

David H. Koch was a billionaire industrialist and philanthropist known for his significant contributions to various fields, including medical research, education, and the arts.

TV Actress

Age :79

Tyne Daly is an American stage and screen actress best known for her role in the TV series Cagney & Lacey. She has won multiple Emmy Awards and is a highly acclaimed actress.

Political Figure

Age :79 (deceased)

Antonin Scalia was the longest-serving and most outspoken conservative justice on the Supreme Court of the United States.

Movie Actor

Age :79 (deceased)

Shashi Kapoor was a prolific Indian actor who appeared in over 175 films and is considered one of the leading actors of Indian cinema.

Comedian

Age :79 (deceased)

Ed Wynn was a vaudeville performer and star of the Ziegfeld Follies.

Guitarist

Age :79

Robby Krieger is best known as the lead guitarist of The Doors and the writer of many of their notable tracks, including 'Light My Fire'.

Soap Opera Actress

Age :79

Laila Morse is best known for her role as Mo Harris in the TV series EastEnders. She made her acting debut at the age of 51 in the film Nil by Mouth, winning the award for 'Most Promising Newcomer' at the British Independent Film Awards.

Novelist

Age :79 (deceased)

Shivani is an Indian woman renowned for holding the world record for the longest hair, measuring an astounding 70 feet and 8 inches, a result of over five decades of continuous growth.

War Hero

Age :79 (deceased)

Elmo R. Zumwalt was a highly respected and influential leader in the United States Navy, serving as Chief of Naval Operations from 1970 to 1974.

Wrestler

Age :79 (deceased)

Pat Patterson was a Canadian–American professional wrestler and producer, widely known for his long tenure in the professional wrestling promotion WWE. He was the first gay superstar in WWE.

Violinist

Age :79

Itzhak Perlman is an Israeli-American violinist known for his worldwide performances and notable appearances at prestigious events.

Philosopher

Age :79 (deceased)

Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) is one of the most influential philosophers in the history of Western philosophy, known for his profound contributions to metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics.

Children's Author

Age :79

Mem Fox is Australia's best-known children's book author, known for her popular and imaginative tales that captivate young readers.