Famous Names aged 81 Page 7

Movie Actress

Age :81

Diane Fletcher, a computer science pioneer, advanced programming languages and operating systems, notably LISP and Multics. Her expertise in compiler optimization and advocacy for women in tech cemented her impact on the field.

Movie Actor

Age :81 (deceased)

Peter Gilmore was a German-born actor known for his role as the rugged and handsome captain in The Onedin Line.

World Leader

Age :81

Tarja Halonen was the first woman elected as president of Finland, serving from 2000 to 2012.

Soccer Player

Age :81 (deceased)

Gordon Banks was an English professional footballer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

Movie Actor

Age :81

Malcolm McDowell is a prolific actor known for his film debut as school rebel Mick Travis in if.... (1968).

Drummer

Age :81

Nick Mason is an English drummer and a founder member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He is the only member to appear on every Pink Floyd album.

Sculptor

Age :81 (deceased)

Robert White was an American sculptor and educator known for his series of evocative neo-classical figures in cast bronze and terra cotta.

Novelist

Age :81 (deceased)

Mary Jane Holmes was a bestselling and prolific American author who wrote 39 popular novels, with total sales of 2 million books in her lifetime.

Pop Singer

Age :81

Toni Basil is best known for her hit single "Mickey" which was a chart-topping success in multiple countries.

Non-Fiction Writer

Age :81

Jane Hawking, Stephen Hawking's first wife, provided unwavering support while he revolutionized physics, all while facing her own health challenges.

Jazz Singer

Age :81 (deceased)

Nancy Wilson was a renowned jazz singer signed by Capitol Records in 1960 and released multiple successful albums.

Painter

Age :81 (deceased)

William Alexander was a German painter and art instructor known for hosting the PBS television shows The Art of Bill Alexander and The Magic of Oil Painting.

Voice Actor

Age :81

Harry Shearer is a voice actor known for his roles as Charles Montgomery Burns, Ned Flanders, and Principal Seymour Skinner on The Simpsons. He was mentored by voice actor Mel Blanc.

Model

Age :81

Pattie Boyd was a renowned model and photographer who became a muse for famous rock stars during the 1960s and 70s.

Political Figure

Age :81

Omar Al-Bashir led a revolt that overthrew the elected government of Sudan in 1989 and served as president of Sudan from 1993 until 2019.

Movie Actor

Age :81 (deceased)

Horror icon Peter Cushing terrified and captivated audiences as Baron Frankenstein, Van Helsing, and Grand Moff Tarkin, leaving an indelible mark on cinema.

Basketball Player

Age :81

Rick Barry, an NBA legend, revolutionized basketball with his unique "granny shot" free throw. A scoring champion across NCAA, ABA, and NBA, he led the Golden State Warriors to an NBA title and earned eight All-Star selections.

Screenwriter

Age :81

Christopher Cain is an American director, screenwriter, and producer known for his work on various films.

TV Show Host

Age :81

Susana Giménez is an Argentine TV host, actress, model, and businesswoman, known for being the biggest celebrity in Argentine television and hosting one of the most successful shows in Latin America.

Novelist

Age :81 (deceased)

William Golding was a British novelist who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1983 for his parables of the human condition.

Baseball Player

Age :81 (deceased)

Jack Knight was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1927.

Pop Singer

Age :81

Tony Orlando is an American pop singer best known for his work as part of Tony Orlando and Dawn. He opened the Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Music Theatre in Branson, Missouri in 1993 and continues to perform live shows as a headliner.

Movie Actress

Age :81

Lin Shaye is a renowned actress known for her roles in iconic horror films and as the scream queen.

Pop Singer

Age :81

Toto Cutugno, an Italian singer-songwriter, gained international recognition with his Eurovision-winning song “Solo noi” in 1990.

Pop Singer

Age :81

Kenny Vance is a singer, songwriter, and producer known for his long and varied career in music that began in the late '50s. He gained fame as a doo-wop singer and was a founding member of Jay and the Americans.