Famous Names aged 85 Page 3

War Figure

Age :85 (deceased)

Alexander Haig was a highly decorated military leader and influential political figure who served as Secretary of State under President Ronald Reagan and Chief of Staff under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

Astronomer

Age :85 (deceased)

Edmond Halley was an English astronomer and mathematician who was the first to calculate the orbit of a comet later named after him.

Movie Actor

Age :85 (deceased)

Pat Hingle, known for his iconic role as Commissioner Gordon in "Batman" films, left a lasting mark with his versatile acting career spanning five decades.

Doctor

Age :85 (deceased)

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and polymath known for his acclaimed writing.

Psychiatrist

Age :85 (deceased)

Carl Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who founded analytical psychology.

other

Age :85 (deceased)

Author of Murder on the Orient Express.

Novelist

Age :85 (deceased)

V.S. Naipaul was a Trinidadian-born British writer known for his critically-acclaimed novels and nonfiction works. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2001 for his perceptive narrative and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the presence of suppressed histories.

Movie Actor

Age :85 (deceased)

Jack Paar was the host of the Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962 and quickly became popular with viewers.

Religious Leader

Age :85 (deceased)

Pius IX became head of the Catholic church in 1846 and instituted the doctrine of Papal infallibility.

other

Age :85 (deceased)

The fictional Belgian detective character created by Agatha Christie who appeared in 33 novels and more than 50 short stories.

Novelist

Age :85 (deceased)

Alain Robbe-Grillet was a French writer and filmmaker known for his association with the Nouveau Roman trend of the 1960s.

Novelist

Age :85 (deceased)

Philip Roth is considered one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century, with 27 published novels and multiple awards.

Soldier

Age :85 (deceased)

Ariel Sharon was an Israeli general and politician known for his controversial military achievements and political policies.

Civil Rights Figure

Age :85 (deceased)

Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American writer and philanthropist, known for her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin that helped fuel the anti-slavery movement.

Composer

Age :85

Ellen Taaffe Zwilich, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, renowned for orchestral, chamber, and vocal works inspired by literature, history, and personal experiences.

Non-Fiction Writer

Age :85 (deceased)

Beverley Nichols was an English writer known for his extensive body of work, which includes over 60 books spanning various genres and subjects.

Composer

Age :85 (deceased)

Austrian-American conductor, pianist, and composer, Bruno Walter, is celebrated for his exceptional interpretations of Mahler and Strauss.

Conductor

Age :85 (deceased)

English conductor Colin Davis excelled in interpreting Berlioz, Sibelius, and Mozart. He led the BBC Symphony Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra, shaping the musical landscape.

Religious Leader

Age :85 (deceased)

Cormac Murphy-O'Connor was a British religious leader and former cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, known for serving in holy orders for over six decades and leading the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

Political Figure

Age :85 (deceased)

Dean Rusk was a United States secretary of state known for his international relations studies at Oxford University and his lifelong friendships with the British elite.

Political Figure

Age :85 (deceased)

Enoch Powell was a British politician famous for his 'Rivers of Blood' speech on immigration.

Conductor

Age :85 (deceased)

Eugene Ormandy, a maestro of classical music, led the Philadelphia Orchestra to unparalleled heights, leaving a lasting legacy as one of the greatest conductors of all time.

Pianist

Age :85 (deceased)

Solomon Cutner, a renowned physician and researcher, revolutionized preventive medicine through his development of multiphasic screening, enabling early identification of health issues and improving public health.

Archaeologist

Age :85 (deceased)

Mortimer Wheeler was a British archaeologist known for his discoveries in Great Britain and India.

Golfer

Age :85

Jack Nicklaus, the legendary golfer, holds the record for 18 major championship wins, including 6 Masters titles. Known for his consistency, accuracy, and mental strength, he's revered as one of the greatest golfers ever.