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GOLDEN AGE STARS WHO ARE STILL ALIVE AND DOING GREAT AT RETIREMENT!

Dolph Lundgren – Age 64

Dolph Lundgren is one of the most talented people in the world. Besides being a Swedish actor, he is also a filmmaker and martial artist. Dolph was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1957 and later moved to his grandparents in Ångermanland, Sweden. He holds the rank four dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate in the whole world.

The fitness freak star appeared in many Hollywood movies and is very famous for his role in The Expendables series. Moreover, Lundgren is a scholar person, did his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney. He was also awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1983.

ANDREW RIDGELEY – AGE 59

Andrew Ridgeley is a famous singer, record producer, and songwriter known for co-founding the successful pop band, Wham!. He was associated with George Michael during a large span of his career. They came together in 1981 to serve their fans with some brilliant work which led to them selling over 25 million copies of albums worldwide. After 6 years of the fantastic duo, they parted ways.

Andrew is a rich man now and has amassed a net worth of $40 million. There were rumors of a rekindled romance with his ex Keren Woodward in 2019. He is often seen doing some charity work for the needy.

JULIA MCKENZIE – AGE 81

Julia McKenzie is an English actress, singer, presenter, and theatre director. She has been working non-stop since 1966. Her filmography is highly impressive with projects like “Hotel du Lac”, “Bright Young Things”, “ Notes On A Scandal.” The list of her awards and nominations is also broad. She has won Olivier Award For Best Actress In A Musical, Evening Standard Award For Best Actress, and she has got outstanding nominations.

She has also lent her voice on the radio, and the credits include plays like “Blithe Spirit,” “The Country Wife”, a novel called “A Room With A View”, etc. Her upcoming projects are tentative and yet to be announced.

DEBBIE HARRY – AGE 77

Debbie Harry had it in her genes and was born to be a singer. She started by singing at church choirs and reached a level where she started her own rock band named Blondie. The band performed unimaginably great as the records hit number one in the charts of the UK and US for many years.

The highest performing songs of her band were “Call Me,” “The Tide is High,” and a lot more. Debbie didn’t just stop there; she also started to act in movies. She was successful in living her dream and has appeared in more than thirty movies as of now.

Toby – Age 61

Toby Keith is one of the most celebrated country singers of Americans to date. He is still performing at this age at the concerts and getting the same love. He produced several Top Ten singles, including his most famous song, Should’ve Been A Cowboy. His albums were immensely successful that most of them earned the Golden or higher certification.

Keith was born to Carolyn Joan and Hubert K. Covel, Jr. in Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1961. He developed his interest in music during his visit to his grandmother in fort smith. From there, he pursued his interest and has become a star musician.

Helen Shapiro – Age 75

One of the famous English pop singers, Helen, is known to the music fanatics due to the two singles she released in the 1960s, namely, You Don’t Know and Walkin Back to Happiness. Both the songs topped UK charts and were recorded at the age of 14. For the song Look Who It is, Helen even got the opportunity to sing along with legendary John Lennon and The Beatles.

In 1993, Walking Back to Happiness, her autobiography was released. In 2012, she made an appearance on BBC radio show The Reunion and Good Morning Sunday in 2013. On 31 August 1988, Helen married John Judd, a British actor.

JENNIFER SAUNDERS – AGE 64

Jennifer Saunders is an English actress, screenwriter, and comedian. She has appeared in films like “Eat The Rich”, “Isn’t it romantic” and will next be seen in the 2022 mystery – thriller “Death On The Nile“ whereas her television exposures include the classic “Friends”, “The Stranger”, “Girls On Top” etc.

The actress is still working and has no plans to retire anytime soon. Saunders fought a battle with breast malignancy and came out victorious. She is married to Adrian Edmondson, and they have three daughters and four grandchildren. Saunders had also penned down her autobiography called Broken My Life In Laughs in 2013.

JULIA SAWALHA – AGE 53

Daughter of acclaimed actor Nadim Sawalha, Julia Sawalha is an English actress best known for her roles in the BBC sitcom “Absolutely Fabulous”. She has actively been working since 1981, and her filmography includes projects like “Remember Me”, “White Box”, “Who Do You Think You Are?” etc.

She has a net worth of $10 Million. Her sun sign is Virgo and she has won the RTS television award for Best Actor – Female for “Press Gang.” As of 2020, her personal life remains a mystery. Julia had the most recalled voice acting role in the 2000 animated film “Chicken Run”. She might dub for the upcoming 2023 film “Chicken Run 2”.

ANNI-FRID LYNGSTAD – AGE 76

Anni-Frid Lyngstad is a Swedish singer and songwriter, best known as one of the founding members and lead singers of the Swedish pop group “ABBA.” Lyngstad reached international fame when she joined this group, which has sold over 150 million albums and singles worldwide. After the break-up of “ABBA,” Lyngstad continued an international solo singing career with mixed success, releasing the albums “Something’s Going On” and “Shine,” the latter being her last international album.

Lyngstad married Prince Heinrich Ruzzo of Reuss, a prince of the former sovereign House of Reuss; since then, she has held the titles of Princess Reuss and Countess of Plauen.

Twiggy – Age 72

A master of different trades, Twiggy is an elegant model, TV personality, and melodious singer. She brought back the long lost trend of bob haircut and striking eye makeup. This fashionista earned the title of The Face of 1966, given to her by Daily Express. In the 1970s, she made her silver screen debut by appearing in The Boy Friend, Ken Russell’s Musical. She also got the chance to feature as a Next Top Model judge, a popular competition show for models.

Twiggy appeared big times on cover pages of leading fashion magazines. She became a modeling face for Spencer and Marks in 2005 and worked with Myleene Klass.

Connie Francis – Age 84

Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero is famous by the name Connie Francis and is a pop singer and actress. Since Connie grew up in an Italian Jewish neighbourhood, she became fluent in Yiddish which led her to record songs in Yiddish and Hebrew. Francis had an autobiography published in 1984, Who’s Sorry Now? She remembers that she was constantly encouraged by her father to participate in talent shows and beauty pageants.

Continuing to participate in neighbourhood festivities which was sometimes broadcast on TV, she gained attention and appeared in NBC’s StartTime Kids show. Later her song The Majesty of Love gave her success as her solo single in the music industry.

Daniel Davis – Age 76

A man blessed with ravishing looks, Daniel always wanted to be an actor since childhood after watching Tyrone Power movies. His parents used to manage cinema. He landed his first acting job professionally at the age of 11 when he made an appearance in Betty’s Little Rascals, an Arkansas local show. Daniel is widely known to the American audience as Niles the Butler, a role he played in The Nanny, a sitcom for around seven years.

Furthermore, he has made several guest appearances, and best was the one on Star Trek: The Next Generation as Professor Moriarty. He is unmarried and never linked with any rumors or love affairs.

Ali MacGraw – Age 83

Ali MacGraw is a one time Golden Globe award winner for her out of the world performance in the movie “Goodbye, Columbus.” She was born in Pound Ridge, United States. Moreover, she has even been rewarded with an Academy Award for her exceptional performance in the movie “Love Story.”

She started her career as a photographer assistant for “Harper’s Bazaar.” Other than being an actress and a model, she is also an animal rights activist. She even authored the book “Pawprints of Katrina” about the most extensive pet rescue in history. Additionally, she has also acted in many television series such as Winds of war, Dynasty, and China Rose.

Loni Anderson – Age 76

Loni’s first breakthrough role came in 1978 when she bagged a role in W.K.R.P. in Cincinnati, a sitcom. She became acclaimed overnight for her role, which made her worthy of two Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe award nominations. After a wide gap when she wasn’t able to get good roles, Loni came back in 1975 by portraying S.W.A.T. series, films, and other T.V. roles.

At the age of 74, this stunning actress though not much seen on the small screen but is still in touch with the Hollywood lifestyle. She often hits the red carpet by making an appearance in different charity, gala, award events, etc.

Angela Lansbury – Age 96

Angela Lansbury is another iconic Hollywood star from the Golden Age. This scintillating beauty was born in Regent Park, one of London’s most luxurious parks. When she turned 17, she had her original big break and a seven-year contract with Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Her first marriage to Richard Cromwell ended in divorce in 1946.

Despite that, she and her first husband remained close friends throughout their life.

Other than this, she has worked in two Broadway plays during her East Coast Tour. Furthermore, her role as a controlling mother in Blue Hawaii was the top-grossing hit of all time. It helped her pass through the rocky phase in her career and helped her regain popularity.

Stockard Channing – Age 78

Stockard Channing is well known for her fabulous acting in the film Grease and the TV series The West Wing. She was born to Susan Williams and Antonia Stockard in New York City. She performed theatre in the initial stage of her acting career and has received her acting training at HB Studio, Greenwich.

Channing has also won a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance in the movie Jack. Moreover, she studied literature and history at Radcliffe College at Harvard University in Massachusetts. She is also an author and has published 20 books, out of which Beezus and Romona is the most popular.

Dolph Lundgren – Age 64

Dolph Lundgren is one of the most talented people in the world. Besides being a Swedish actor, he is also a filmmaker and martial artist. Dolph was born in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1957 and later moved to his grandparents in Ångermanland, Sweden. He holds the rank four dan black belt in Kyokushin Karate in the whole world.

The fitness freak star appeared in many Hollywood movies and is very famous for his role in The Expendables series. Moreover, Lundgren is a scholar person, did his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Sydney. He was also awarded the Fulbright Scholarship to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1983.

MELANIE GRIFFITH – Age 64

The Golden Globe Award-winning actress Melanie Griffith made her Broadway debut in the musical “Chicago” and received critical acclaim, especially by the New York Times theatre critic Ben Brantley. She rose to prominence soon after her incredible performances in “Something Wild,” and “Working Girl,”.

Interestingly, her film “Body Double” was a commercial failure, but Melanie earned the National Society of Film and Critics Award. Griffith has not only entertained the audience through her notable works but has added value to society. She led a fund-raising campaign, Walk for Kids for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Lately, she has been seen doing minor roles in movies like “The High Note.”

Lou Ferrigno – Age 70

The handsome hunk Lou Ferrigno is a retired professional bodybuilder and the winner of IFBB Mr. Universe Titles twice. Lou is famous for his work in the CBS television series, The Incredible Hulk. Ferrigno was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Matt Ferrigno, a police officer, and Victoria.

Other than this, Lou has won the first prize at the Pro Mr. America teens in 1971. Additionally, at Mr. Olympia’s competition in 1974, he secured second position in the heavyweight category. He is also famous for training the pop star Michael Jackson to get in shape for the concerts in London.

William Daniels – Age 95

William is a notable American actor and served as Screen Actors Guild president. Before rising to fame, William started his career as Daniels Family singing member in Brooklyn. After his epic role as Dustin Hoffman’s father in the film The Graduate and Boy Meets World as Mr. Feeny, he garnered audience attention. His other best-known performance was in St Elsewhere for portraying Dr. Mark Craig, and this role won him Emmy Awards twice.

On the personal front, he married Bonnie Bartlett on June 30, 1951, also an Emmy Award winner. The couple lives with two adopted children in their Los Angeles home.

Joy Harmon – Age 82

Born in Flushing, New York, this hypnotizing beauty moved to Connecticut in 1946 to pursue a career in show business. Initially, she became a participant in the reality show “You Bet Your Life. She has also been a part of many television series such as Gidget and Batman. Additionally, she is widely known for her roles, such as car washing Lucille in “Cool Hand Luke.”

Furthermore, she was married to the film producer and editor Jeff Gerson. Their union lasted for almost three decades, and they were blessed with three children. On top of that, she even opened a bakery called Aunt Joy’s cakes in California.

Michael Parkinson – Age 87

Michael Parkinson always seemed to be the voice of reason. He was a reporter for BBC’s 24 Hours and Granada Television before becoming their presenter of the Cinema series in 1969. He hosted Thames Teabreak after that. But it wasn’t until 1971 when Michael got on his own show, Parkinson.

Parkinson began his career as a journalist at a local newspaper, straight out of school. He wrote feature articles for the Manchester Guardian and later worked for the Daily Express. Besides, Michael also worked in the army for two years and was the youngest person at the time to be awarded the rank of Captain.

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