Famous Names aged 83 Page 7

Movie Actress

Age :83

Paula Shaw, renowned for her portrayal of "Mrs. Hudson" in BBC's "Sherlock," captivates audiences with her heartwarming presence and exceptional acting.

Soul Singer

Age :83

Brenton Wood, known for his 1967 hit "Gimme Little Sign", is an American singer and songwriter.

Rock Singer

Age :83

Eric Burdon, renowned English singer, and frontman of The Animals, captivates audiences with his powerful voice and electrifying stage presence.

Journalist

Age :83

Civil rights activist and author, Melba Patillo Beals, is renowned for her bravery as one of the Little Rock Nine, who integrated Central High School in 1957 amidst fierce opposition.

Movie Actor

Age :83

Tommy Kirk rose to fame as a Disney child star in the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for his endearing roles in films like "Old Yeller" and "The Shaggy Dog".

Sports Newscaster

Age :83 (deceased)

Harry Caray was a beloved American sportscaster known for his energetic and enthusiastic play-by-play commentary of Chicago Cubs baseball games.

TV Actor

Age :83 (deceased)

Robert Vaughn was an American actor known for his versatile career in stage, film, and television.

Civil Rights Figure

Age :83

Elizabeth Eckford was a member of the Little Rock Nine and became an iconic symbol of the civil rights movement when she walked alone through a mob to desegregate Little Rock Central High School.

Conceptual Artist

Age :83

Michael Craig-Martin is an Irish-born contemporary conceptual artist and painter known for his iconic conceptual artwork, An Oak Tree.

other

Age :83 (deceased)

Violet Jessop was an Argentine woman of Irish heritage who survived the sinking of both the RMS Titanic and her sister ship the HMHS Britannic, as well as having been onboard the RMS Olympic.

Country Singer

Age :83 (deceased)

Minnie Pearl was an American comedian known for her long-standing performances at the Grand Ole Opry and on the TV show Hee Haw.

R&B Singer

Age :83

Darlene Love is a legendary singer known for her powerful and distinctive voice, hailed as one of the greatest in music history.

Dancer

Age :83

Twyla Tharp is a popular American dancer, director, and choreographer known for her innovative and often humorous work.

TV Actress

Age :83

Karen Grassle is an American actress best known for her role as Caroline Ingalls in the popular television drama series, 'Little House on the Prairie.'.

Movie Actor

Age :83 (deceased)

Gummo Marx was an American vaudevillian performer, actor, comedian, and theatrical agent.

Baseball Manager

Age :83 (deceased)

Branch Rickey was an American baseball player and sports executive who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier by signing Jackie Robinson.

Comedian

Age :83 (deceased)

Samir Ghanem was an acclaimed actor, singer, and comedian known for his participation in over 300 acting roles, including films, TV series, and theater plays.

Movie Actor

Age :83 (deceased)

Ned Beatty: Versatile character actor known for eccentric roles in "Network", "Deliverance", and "Superman".

TV Show Host

Age :83

John Davidson is an actor, game show host, and singer known for his film debut in The Happiest Millionaire and guest appearances on The Carol Burnett Show.

TV Show Host

Age :83

David Dickinson is an English antiques dealer and television presenter known for hosting Bargain Hunt and Dickinson's Real Deal.

Basketball Player

Age :83 (deceased)

Meadowlark Lemon, known as the 'Clown Prince of Basketball', played in over 16,000 career games for the Harlem Globetrotters.

Talent Manager

Age :83

Jim Beach is a British lawyer and band manager, best known for managing the rock band Queen and the comedy group Monty Python.

Folk Singer

Age :83

Roy Harper is an English folk rock singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his distinctive fingerstyle playing and lengthy, lyrical, complex compositions.

TV Show Host

Age :83 (deceased)

Caroline Jones was an Australian radio and television journalist known for her work at the ABC for over 40 years.

Entrepreneur

Age :83 (deceased)

Rowland Hill was an English teacher, inventor, and social reformer who campaigned for postal system reform.