Famous Names aged 69 Page 2

Newscaster

Age :69

Maria Shriver is an American journalist, author, a member of the Kennedy family, former First Lady of California, and the founder of The Women's Alzheimer's Movement.

Explorer

Age :69 (deceased)

Marco Polo, a Venetian merchant and adventurer, traveled from Europe to Asia and spent 17 years in China. His book, the Travels of Marco Polo, provided valuable geographic information to European navigators.

Reality Celebrity

Age :69

Bruno Tonioli is a renowned dancer and choreographer known for his energetic dancing skills. He gained fame as a judge on 'Dancing With the Stars' and recently left 'Strictly Come Dancing' after 18 years. Born in Italy, Bruno grew up in a working-class family and became a sought-after performer in the United Kingdom.

Cellist

Age :69

Yo-Yo Ma, a maestro of the cello, captivates audiences with his extraordinary talent and passion for bridging musical traditions.

Comedian

Age :69

Emo Philips is a comedian known for his distinct appearance and on-stage antics, portraying himself as a fidgety, probably mentally ill, neurotic, yet very intelligent guy with a coleslaw addiction.

Illustrator

Age :69

Akira Toriyama is a Japanese manga artist and character designer best known for creating the highly successful manga series Dragon Ball.

Fashion Designer

Age :69

Italian fashion designer, businesswoman, and head of Versace fashion house, known for her bold and glamorous designs.

Guitarist

Age :69

Angus Young is a member of the rock band AC/DC and is known for carrying the spirit of his brother Malcolm Young in the band's comeback.

Wrestler

Age :69 (deceased)

Dusty Rhodes was a charismatic and famous professional wrestler, known for his worldwide fame and fan support.

Attempted Criminal

Age :69

John Hinckley Jr. is known for his attempted assassination of U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1981.

TV Show Host

Age :69

Tom Bergeron is a former host of 'Dancing With the Stars' and is now set to host a remake of the game show 'Tic-Tac-Dough' at NBCUniversal.

Voice Actor

Age :69

Charles Martinet is a legendary voice actor known for portraying Mario in the Super Mario video game series for over 30 years.

Model

Age :69

Iman Abdulmajid is a Somali-American model and actress known for her iconic style and philanthropic work. She posed nude for Herb Ritts while she was forty-four and pregnant, creating a stunning homage to classical sculpture.

Business Figure

Age :69

Lisa Frank is the founder of Lisa Frank Incorporated, known for producing whimsical designs for school supplies and other products.

Children's Book Writer

Age :69

Dan Gutman is an American children's book author best known for his "My Weird School" series.

Comedian

Age :69

Paul O'Grady was a brilliant comedian and broadcast personality, known for his alter ego Lily Savage.

World Leader

Age :69 (deceased)

Muammar Gaddafi was the de facto leader of Libya from 1969 to 2011 and ruled with a totalitarian, arbitrary, and brutal regime.

Wrestler

Age :69

Jake Roberts, also known as 'Jake the Snake,' is an American professional wrestler and actor known for inventing the finishing move the DDT.

World Leader

Age :69 (deceased)

Sukarno was the leader of the Indonesian independence movement and Indonesia's first president, known for his authoritarian 'Guided Democracy' and attempts to balance the Communists against the army leaders.

Gymnast

Age :69

Olga Korbut is a Belarusian gymnast who won multiple gold medals at the Summer Olympic Games and is best known for being the first gymnast to perform the Korbut Flip on the uneven bars.

Metal Singer

Age :69

Dee Snider is best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister.

Civil Rights Figure

Age :69 (deceased)

Afeni Shakur, an activist and businesswoman, gained prominence as the mother of rapper Tupac Shakur and for her involvement with the Black Panther Party.

Novelist

Age :69

Anthony Horowitz is a prolific British author and screenwriter known for his popular young adult fiction. He is best known as the only novelist authorized to write Sherlock Holmes stories by Conan Doyle's estate.

World Leader

Age :69

Mariano Rajoy is a Spanish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018.

Drummer

Age :69 (deceased)

Buddy Rich, a jazz drumming virtuoso, redefined drumming with his unmatched speed, power, and technique, leaving an indelible mark on the music world.