Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive And Doing Great At Retirement!
WAYNE NEWTON – 78 YEARS
If ever there was someone that fully embodies what Las Vegas is all about it has to be Wayne Newton. This American legend has been cooking up a storm ever since his career started in 1959 and hasn’t ever stopped.
Wayne, or The Midnight Idol, as he is sometimes referred to, is on the way to his eighties, and he still has no intention of slowing down. In fact, he’s celebrating sixty years in entertainment soon! Why would you stop after only thirty thousand solo shows on the strip? We reckon Wayne is going to outlive us all!
Bo Derek – Age 64
A stunning model, Bo Derek seems still young with no tint of aging on the face. Bo’s role in 10, a 1979 hit movie, turned out to be her most significant breakthrough. At t16, she dropped out of her high school after bagging a Fantasies film directed by popular John Derek. Later on, she made appearances in Bolero; Ghosts Can’t Do it, Tarzan, etc.

She is currently involved in charity work with Disabled American Veterans, and WildAid aspires to cease the illegal trade of endangered wildlife species. Bo also owns a pet care products company called Bo Derek’s Bless the Beasts.
Kathrine Ross | Age 81
Kathrine Juliet Ross, known as Kathrine Ross, was one of Hollywood’s famous faces in her era. She is an American film, stage and TV actress and recipient of one Academy Awards, two Golden Awards and one BAFTA Awards. Kathrine made her debut in 1965, starring in the movie Shenandoah.

Later she was seen in supporting roles in Mister Buddwing, The Singing Nun. Additionally in 1967, Kathrine was cast in the comedy Drama The Graduate, for which she received significant critical acclaim and massive praise from the audience. Furthermore, Kathrine dropped Hollywood and acted occasionally after she got married to Conrad Hall.
RICHARD SIMMONS – 72 Years
In the mid-2010s, Richard Simmons went MIA without giving any reasons whatsoever. At the time, we even had a podcast named Missing Richard Simmons that spun theories about his disappearance. All was in vain since the fitness guru made a grand comeback in 2020.

His journey to stardom started when he opened a salad bar and a studio in the suburbs of California. Soon, he became a local celebrity of sorts, landed DVD deals, and got featured in many talk shows. We couldn’t be happier that the man is back on the big stage.
Barbara Knox (Age 87)
Who can forget Rita Tanner, a mesmerizing character from the ITV soap opera Coronation Street? This famous and unforgettable role was played by none other than Barbara Knox. Barbara Knox was born on September 13, 1933, in Oldham, Lancashire. She has been married twice. Her first husband was Denis Mullaney, and the couple was together for 21 years. Knox then got married to John Knox in 1977. However, the marriage lasted for seventeen years only.

Her achievements are endless, but one of the prestigious honors she has been awarded is MBE (Member of the British Empire Order) in the 2010 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her drama services.
Nancy Sinatra- Age 80
Nancy Sinatra is an American rock singer and actress best known for her hit song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin” from the mid-1960s. Moreover, she debuted in 1957 when she noticed on her father’s ABC-TV variety show; however, Nancy’s fame was limited to Europe and Japan. Later, when her signature song becomes hit in 1966, Nancy rose to fame globally.

Furthermore, Sinatra’s trendy high boots and appearance with brightly colored dresses depicted swinging sixties image and became a sensation among young girls of that era. Despite her advanced age, she continues to contribute to the music industry. Additionally, Sinatra’s online store opened on 21 October 2020.
Cheryl Ladd- Age 69
Cheryl Ladd is an actress, author, and singer well-known for her character as Kris Munroe in the ABC TV show Charlie’s Angels. Apart from this, Cheryl began her career as a Hollywood singer but later transformed her career into acting. She played several roles in movies like Purple Hearts, Millennium, and Permanent Midnight.

Furthermore, Ladd published The Adventures of Little Nettie Windship, a children’s novel, in 1996. Additionally, she published Token Chick: A Woman’s Guide to Golfing With the Boys, an autobiographical book. Besides, she continued to appear on various TV productions such as Love’s Everlasting Courage and played the role of Sarah Walker’s mother in the series Chuck.
Barbara Eden- Age 89
Barbara Eden is one of the few classic beauties to emerge from Holywood. She continued to maintain her admirers even though many talented people and beautiful faces have been overlooked in the industry. Moreover, Barbara became popular internationally from her role as ‘Jeannie’ in the series I Dream of Jeannie, a hit sitcom to date.

Additionally, Barbara was listed in one of America’s 200 Greatest Pop Icons of the twentieth century by the People magazine. In 2013, she wore her iconic outfit, Jeannie harem, in the opening ceremony of the 21st Life Ball in Vienna, alongside former US President Bill Clinton, Fergie, and Elton John.
Linda Evans – Age 78
A personified beauty and graceful actress, Linda entertained American audiences for around five decades. Right from playing the role of Audra Barkley in The Big Valley, she made several glamorous appearances. In 2009, Linda won Hell’s Kitchen, a British competitive cooking reality show. Linda even has the privilege of being the star at 6843 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood’s walk of fame for her excellent performances.

During her tenure, she was nominated several times for Emmy Award, Choice Awards, and Golden Globe Award. She has had the pleasure to dine and be in touch with dignitaries worldwide and now lives a luxurious life away from the limelight.
Lindsay Wagner | Age 71
Lindsay Wagner had a lengthy acting career with many awards on her shelf. She is an American actress in films and TV, a model, author, singer and acting coach. Wagner started to gain popularity by starring in the show The Six Million Dollar Man, and by that, her character became the famous culture icon in the early 70s.

Also, not forgetting Lindsay played the leading role in the science fiction TV series The Bionic Woman. She started her career as a model and TV actress in Los Angeles. After getting success in the entertainment industry, she also wrote a series of books with Robert M Klein.
Connie Francis | Age 83
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.
Rachel Ward | Age 63
Rachel Ward is an actress, television director, screenwriter, and film director. She was born in Cornwell, England, on 12th September 1957. Besides, at the age of 16, she had left her school to become a fashion and photography model. She has briefly dated David Kennedy.

The renowned actress got married to Bryan Brown in 1983, and the couple has three children together- Rosie, Joe, and Matilda. Rachel Ward has acted in popular television ads like Revlon’s Scoundrel Girl and Lincoln-Mercury Cougar Girl. Apart from this, she had received a Golden Globe Award nomination for the new star of the year in 1981.
Shirley MacLaine | Age 87
Shirley MacLaine is a profound American actress, singer, activist, author, and former dancer. She was born on 24th April 1934 in Richmond, Virginia, the U.S. Furthermore, she has received an Academy Award, five Golden Globe Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, and a Primetime Emmy Award.

She studied in Washington-Lee High School and was a part of the cheerleading squad. Shirley has also acted in the school theater productions. Her debut film was The Trouble With Harry, which was produced by Alfred Hitchcock in 1955. Apart from this, MacLain got married to a businessman named Steve Parker in 1954 but got divorced in 1982.
Julie Christie- Age 81
Julie Christie, best known as an icon of “Swinging Sixties,” is a British actress and is the recipient of various accolades such as Golden Globe, BAFTA Award, Oscar, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Moreover, Julie has starred in six films that are among the BFI’s Top 100 British films of the twentieth century.

Furthermore, Christie became internationally famous from her role in the film Darling in 1965. Apart from this, she noticed in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in 2004, played the role of Madam Rosmerta. Besides, her recent character was in the political thriller film The Company You Kept in 2012.
Barbi Benton- 71 Years
Barbi Benton is a former American singer, actress, and model. She’s known for appearing in Playboy magazine and four seasons on the comedy series Hee Haw. Benton enjoyed a successful career as both an actress and singer. She also appeared in ABC’s comedy series, Sugar Time, which told the life of a wannabe female rock group in the 1970s’.

Benton and Playboy founder Hugh Hefner met in the late 60s when she was just 18. They were in a relationship for six years. Before their break up, Benton appeared on his TV show Playboy After Dark. Currently, at 71, Benton is an interior decorator with her own company.
Kelly Lynch | Age 62
Well, this American actress and model was born on 31st January 1959 in Golden Valley, Minnesota, U.S. She was born to Barbara and Robert Lynch. Barbara was a modern dancer, and Robert was a restaurateur. Kelle Lynch has attended the Guthrie Theater. Moreover, she has also worked as a flight attendant post leaving her college.

Apart from this, before entering into the acting career, Kelly has worked as a model for the Elite modeling agency. Her breakthrough role was in the film Cocktail in 1988, which gave her popularity among the masses. Besides, Kelly got married to producer and writer Mitch Glazer in 1992.
Angie Dickinson | Age 89
With six decades of acting career, the famous Angie Dickinson has won many hearts with her skills and beauty. Throughout her acting career, she has appeared in more than 50 films, including China Gate, The Art of Love, Ocean’s 11, Jessica, The Killers, and many more. Angie Dickinson also starred as Sergeant Suzane in the NBC crime series Police Woman.

She received Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress, three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. With such appreciation, Dickinson also became the leading actress in the erotic crime thriller Dressed to Kill and received a Saturn Award for the Best Actress.
Rita Moreno | Age 89
Rita is a Puerto Rican actress, singer, and dancer. She was born on 11th December 1931 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Well, she is known for her supporting roles in the films like The King, Singin’ in the Rain, West Side Story. Apart from the musical films, she has also worked in The Electric Company, a children’s television series.

Her other notable films are Carnal Knowledge, Popi, I Like It Like That, The Four Seasons, and Slums of Beverly Hills. Furthermore, Rita Moreno has won a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, an Oscar, and a Tony. Moreno has also achieved the Triple Crown of Acting.
Tippi Hedren – Age 91
Tippi is a charming personality who worked for decades in the Hollywood entertainment industry. She first came to the limelight when Alfred Hitchcock spotted her while working on a T.V. commercial in 1961. Her appearance in The Birds, a suspense thriller that won her Golden Globe, and Marnie, a psychological drama, rose her to fame. Later Tippi made numerous appearances in T.V. shows, films, etc., and received several accolades for her contributions.

Besides being a famous American actress, she is a keen animal lover and founded Shambala Preserve and Roar Foundation. Nowadays, she spends plenty of her time with animals and advocates philanthropic causes.
Sophia Loren – Age 86
Sophia Loren, a gorgeous actress and winner of the Italian beauty pageant, is a perfect example of rising above poverty. In 1951, she began her career and came to the limelight as one of the world’s most attractive women. Her excellent performances include her work in Two women, Lives of The Saints, Operation Crossbow, etc. For her role in Two Women, in 1961, she won the Best Actress Academy Award and Academy Honorary Award in 1991.

Full of youth and boasting an hourglass physique, Sophia still sometimes walks down the rep carpet during events. The audience recognizes her as one of the most humble movie stars of the time.
Twiggy – Age 71
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 Stevens | Age 82
Connie Stevens is an American actress, producer, director, screenwriter, editor, singer, and cinematographer. She was born on 8th August 1938 in New York City, U.S. Stevens was born into a musical family. Her mother, Eleanor McGinley, was a singer, and her father, Peter Ingolia, was a musician. Connie Stevens got married twice and divorced both times, and has two children.

She started her career in 1957 with her debut film named Young and Dangerous. Connie has also featured in a supporting role in the musical comedy named Rock-A-Bye Baby in 1958. Apart from this, her directorial debut film was Saving Grace B. Johns in 2009.
Katarina Witt – Age 56
As a world-renowned athlete, Katarina Witt has accomplished many notable feats throughout her career. She won two Olympic gold medals for Germany in 1984. Besides, it was just the beginning of her accomplishments on an international level! In addition to achieving four consecutive World Championships between 1984 and 1988, Katarina also won six European titles consecutively from 1983 until 1988.

The former figure skater’s secret to looking youthful and vibrant is a nutritious diet and regular exercise. Witt believes that all the blood pumping from a workout really reflects on a person’s skin. Therefore, she doesn’t need to follow a skincare routine, and just a moisturizer works fine for her.
Joy Harmon – 80 years
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.
Dolly Parton- Age 75
Dolly Parton is a country music songwriter, singer, actress, businesswoman, poet, and humanitarian from the United States. After gaining success as a songwriter for others, Parton released her first album named Hello; I’m Dolly in 1967, which was a huge success. Besides, Dolly also has a record of selling more than a hundred million records globally.

Apart from this, Dolly Parton achieved many awards, including Grammy Awards and Lifetime Achievement Award. She also worked in many movies, like 9 to 5 and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. In addition, the biographical documentary Here I’m was added to the Netflix streaming services in 2019, whose title was taken Parton’s 1971 song.
Christina Pickles – 85 years
Hailing from one of the high-class families in England, Christina Pickles is also a most loved actress of all time. Her ability to portray any character with ease makes her much deserved to fame. One of her much-appreciated roles as an actor was on the popular series “Friends” as Courtney Cox’s mother.

Additionally, she is also a devoted mother to two children Oliver and Rebecca.
On top of that, she added a seventh Emmy nomination to her kitty with her role in the short comedy series “Break A Hip.” She has also won the prestigious drama Logue award for her role in the movie “Undiscovered Country.”
WAYNE NEWTON – 78 YEARS
If ever there was someone that fully embodies what Las Vegas is all about it has to be Wayne Newton. This American legend has been cooking up a storm ever since his career started in 1959 and hasn’t ever stopped.

Wayne, or The Midnight Idol, as he is sometimes referred to, is on the way to his eighties, and he still has no intention of slowing down. In fact, he’s celebrating sixty years in entertainment soon! Why would you stop after only thirty thousand solo shows on the strip? We reckon Wayne is going to outlive us all!
LEE MAJORS – 81 YEARS
Lee Majors has lived quite a life. Not only did he light up the screens and hearts of ladies across the globe in the ’70s, but he was the envy of men everywhere as he got to date some of the most sought-after women in the world including actress, Farah Fawcett!

Of course, Lee is most famous for his role as the Six Million Dollar Man, a part that earned him the type of fame that will last forever. However, Lee is more than content with married life now alongside his gorgeous wife Faith in their immaculate Houston house. Not bad for a man in his eighties, we reckon!
Daniel Davis – Age 75
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.
Loni Anderson – Age 75 Years
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 – 95 years
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.
William Daniels – Age 93
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.
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