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Golden Age Stars Who Are Still Alive And Doing Great At Retirement!

Johnny Mathis – Age 85

 

John Royce Mathis, who goes by the name Johnny Mathis is a famous American singer and songwriter. His career started with releasing singles of standard music, for which his prominence rose as an album artist.

Moreover, some of Mathis’s songs were ranked at Billboard chats with achieving success and fame, out of which some of them still rank. Johnny is a famous singer from the 50s, 60, and 70s who gave a new tune to romance. His songs were primarily romantic. With such a great career in music, Johnny is not finished with music. He is still touring and recording for generations of fans.

Montel Williams – Age 64

Popular among the audience for being the host of The Montel Williams, his long-running show. Before becoming a crucial part of the American Television world, William served for 15 years in the Marine Corps and Navy. He was later discharged with full honor.

Merely in a year, his talk show got ranked in the list of other celebrity shows like Oprah Winfrey, Phil Donahue and received higher ratings than expected. His show won an Emmy Award that aired from 1991 to 2008. In 1999, he got diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and to raise awareness regarding it, he founded a non-profit foundation called MS foundation.

Priscilla Presley (Age 76 Years)

Priscilla Ann Presley is a woman who knows how to work her charms. She was married to the King of Rock and Roll himself, Elvis Presley, from 1967 to 1973. Ironically enough, she became the chairwoman of the Elvis Presley Enterprises after their split.

Priscilla has been in the entertainment industry for many years, but her most famous role was as Jane Spencer. After splitting from Elvis Presley, she opened up a clothing boutique with friend and stylist Olivia. The business took off and catered to celebrities like Cher, who shopped there regularly! Talking about dedication, Priscilla is also a devoted activist and philanthropist.

Johnny Mathis – Age 85

John Royce Mathis, who goes by the name Johnny Mathis is a famous American singer and songwriter. His career started with releasing singles of standard music, for which his prominence rose as an album artist.

 

Moreover, some of Mathis’s songs were ranked at Billboard chats with achieving success and fame, out of which some of them still rank. Johnny is a famous singer from the 50s, 60, and 70s who gave a new tune to romance. His songs were primarily romantic. With such a great career in music, Johnny is not finished with music. He is still touring and recording for generations of fans.

OJ Simpson- Age 73

Orenthal James Simpson, best known by his nickname “The Juice,” is an actor, commentator, and former American football player. His sensational and record-breaking football career contributed to many other opportunities, which made him an inspiration for many others.

Furthermore, when Simpson was at the peak of his football career, he also pursued a career as an actor, which he did successfully.

Later, he became a sports commentator after retiring from football and started his acting career. In 2007, Simpson was arrested and charged with armed robbery and kidnapping in Los Vegas. He got released from jail in 2017 after ten years of imprisonment; since then, he remained under the radar.

BERNADETTE STANIS- 63 YEARS

Bernadette Stanis is best known as Thelma from Good Times, but she has had more in store for her. She was the personification of beauty in the 1970s and a symbol of grace. She showed that a person from a ghetto could very well be respected and have dreams to fulfill. She is an excellent dancer and has a touch of comedic charm and versatile qualities

She is married to the love of her life to Kevin Fontana, with whom she has been for the last 40 years. They are currently staying away from the camera and devote most of their time to strengthening each other as a family.

TRINA PARKS (AGE 74 YEARS)

Trina Parks was born in Brooklyn on December 26, 1947. She is an American actress best known for her appearance in the movies like Darktown Strutters, The Muthers, and Immortal Kiss: Queen of the Night. Parks set an example as the first African American woman to play Thumper, the glamourous bodyguard, in the 1971 James Bond movie titled Diamonds Are Forever.

Aside from her film credits, Trina has also shown her brilliance in several television shows, namely Night Gallery, The Hollywood Palace, McCoy, and Dionne Warwick Special. She does not believe in limiting herself to a particular position and hence is additionally also a vocalist and talented choreographer.

GLORIA HENDRY (AGE 72 YEARS)

Gloria Hendry is an American actress who was born on March 3, 1949. Additionally, she worked as a model in the initial stage of her career. In 1965, Hendry began her career as a model for the New York Playboy Club, and in 1968, she made her acting debut in the film For the Love of Ivy.

Hendry is most well-known for her roles in 1970s cinema. She was praised for her portrayal as “CIA Rosie Carver” in the film Live and Let Die, in which she co-starred with Roger Moore as James Bond. Gloria was the first African American actress to have portrayed a love interest of 007 James Bond.

Wesley Snipes- Age 58

Wesley Snipes is a prominent actor, film producer, and martial artist from America. He performed roles in many movies like New Jack City, Passenger 57, Demolition Man, and Marvel Comics character Blade in the Blade film trilogy. Furthermore, Snipes has also won many awards and nominations, including the Volpi Cup for Best Actor.

Later in 1991, Wesley founded Amen-Ra Films, a production company, and a branch named Black Dot Media to produce television projects and movies. Also, Snipes is a trained martial artist and has a 5th-grade black belt in Shotokan Karate and 2nd-grade black belt in Hapkido. Even in his fifties, Wesley is active and giving hit performances.

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