Famous Names aged 79 Page 9

Screenwriter

Age :79

Brian Doyle-Murray is an American actor and screenwriter who is best known for his collaborations with his younger brother, Bill Murray, in several movies.

Children's Author

Age :79

Terry Deary is a British children's author best known for the Horrible Histories series, with over 200 books sold in over 40 languages.

World Leader

Age :79

Portia Simpson Miller, Jamaican politician who served as the country’s first female prime minister (2006–07; 2012–16) and leader of the People’s National Party (2006–2017).

TV Show Host

Age :79

Chris Matthews is a newspaper journalist who worked in print media for 15 years, including 13 years as Washington, D.C. bureau chief for the San Francisco Examiner.

Movie Actor

Age :79

Blake Clark is an American actor and stand-up comedian known for his extensive work in stand-up comedy and his roles in over 50 feature films and numerous TV shows.

TV Actor

Age :79 (deceased)

Stevo Zigon was a Yugoslav actor, theatre director, and writer.

Darts Player

Age :79

John Lowe is a highly accomplished darts player who has won multiple world titles and various other championships throughout his career.

TV Actress

Age :79

June Gable is an American character actress, best known for her role as Joey's agent Estelle Leonard in Friends.

Comedian

Age :79 (deceased)

Paul Mooney was an American comedian, writer, and actor known for his groundbreaking career writing for Richard Pryor and his appearances on various comedy shows.

Religious Leader

Age :79 (deceased)

Marie Laveau was a Voodoo queen of New Orleans known for her healing powers, altruism, and spiritual rites.

Physicist

Age :79 (deceased)

William Harvey was an English physician who discovered the full circulation of blood in the human body.

Runner

Age :79

John Carlos is an American former track and field athlete who gained fame for his Black Power salute at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

Movie Actress

Age :79

Lana Wood is an American actress and producer best known for her role as Plenty O'Toole in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever.

Stage Actress

Age :79 (deceased)

Sophie Tucker was a beloved Russian-born entertainer known for her captivating performances on the live stage.

Basketball Player

Age :79 (deceased)

Dick Dickey was a professional basketball player for the Anderson Packers and Boston Celtics, but he is best known for his college career at NC State.

Wrestler

Age :79 (deceased)

George Steele was a multi-talented individual known for his career as a professional wrestler, as well as his work as a school teacher, author, and actor.

Teacher

Age :79 (deceased)

Jaime Escalante was a celebrated Bolivian-American educator known for his work with troubled high school math students.

Choreographer

Age :79 (deceased)

George Balanchine was the most influential choreographer of classical ballet in the United States in the 20th century.

Religious Leader

Age :79 (deceased)

Jean Baptiste Massillon, an 18th-century French preacher, delivered captivating sermons known for their emotional depth and profound insights, earning him the title "the Racine of the pulpit".

Character

Age :79

Charles Xavier, aka Professor X, is the founder and leader of the X-Men, a team of mutant superheroes fighting for a world that fears them.

Character

Age :79

Daniel Dreiberg, the former Nite Owl II, is a retired costumed crime-fighter known for his technological expertise and unwavering sense of justice.

Character

Age :79

Grunkle Stan, owner of the Mystery Shack, is a grumpy but caring great uncle to Dipper and Mabel Pines.

Character

Age :79

Rocky Balboa, the iconic boxer from Philadelphia, overcame adversity to become a world heavyweight champion, inspiring audiences with his determination and unforgettable journey.