Famous Names aged 84 Page 3

TV Actor

Age :84

Gary Burghoff rose to fame as Radar O'Reilly in "M’A’S’H", captivating audiences with his endearing portrayal of innocence and kindness.

Novelist

Age :84

Robin Cook is an American physician and novelist known for combining medical writing with the thriller genre.

Non-Fiction Writer

Age :84 (deceased)

Umberto Eco was an Italian literary critic, novelist, and semiotician best known for his novel The Name of the Rose.

Publisher

Age :84 (deceased)

Katharine Graham was an American newspaper publisher who became the first female publisher of a major American newspaper and played a key role in the Watergate scandal.

Blues Singer

Age :84 (deceased)

W.C. Handy, the "Father of the Blues", revolutionized music by popularizing the blues genre, leaving an indelible mark on American music.

Country Singer

Age :84 (deceased)

Grandpa Jones, a country music icon, gained fame through his comedic performances on "Hee Haw" and his musical prowess as a singer and songwriter.

Fiction Writer

Age :84 (deceased)

Stanisław Lem was a Polish writer known for his science fiction and satirical works, with his books being translated into over 50 languages and selling over 45 million copies.

War Figure

Age :84 (deceased)

Douglas MacArthur was an American general who played a significant role in World War II, postwar Japan, and the Korean War.

Painter

Age :84 (deceased)

Henri Matisse: Fauvism pioneer, vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, "The Dance" masterpiece.

Country Singer

Age :84 (deceased)

Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass Music," pioneered a unique blend of folk, blues, and jazz, creating the "high, lonesome sound." His mandolin playing and songs like "Blue Moon of Kentucky" defined bluegrass and influenced countless musicians.

Auto Racing Driver

Age :84

Shirley Muldowney, also known as 'Cha Cha' and the 'First Lady of Drag Racing', is an American auto racer. She was the first woman to receive a license from the NHRA to drive a Top Fuel dragster and is a pioneering trailblazer for women in motorsports.

Baseball Player

Age :84

Sadaharu Oh is a Japanese-born former baseball player and manager who holds the world lifetime home run record with 868 home runs.

Psychologist

Age :84 (deceased)

Jean Piaget, a pioneering Swiss psychologist, transformed our understanding of cognitive development, proposing distinct stages children's minds progress through as they grow.

War Figure

Age :84 (deceased)

Colin Powell served both Democratic and Republican presidents and became one of the most popular public figures in the US.

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Philosopher

Age :84

Theophrastus, "Father of Botany," was a Greek philosopher and botanist who made significant contributions to the scientific study of plants through his influential writings.

Chess Player

Age :84 (deceased)

The Turk was a fake chess-playing machine built in the late 18th century to impress Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.

Lawyer

Age :84 (deceased)

Cyrus Vance Jr. is a renowned trial attorney and former Manhattan district attorney known for his criminal probe into Donald Trump's business and handling high-profile sex crime cases.

Novelist

Age :84 (deceased)

Kurt (Jr) Vonnegut is an American novelist, satirist, and graphic artist known for his breakthrough novel, Slaughterhouse-Five, and his exploration of the threat of automation in his first novel, Player Piano.

Jazz Singer

Age :84 (deceased)

Donald Mills, a notable Canadian entrepreneur, made a lasting impact on Toronto's cityscape through his transformative development of the Toronto Don Valley.

Journalist

Age :84 (deceased)

Alastair Burnet was a British journalist and broadcaster, best known for his work in news and current affairs programmes, including editing The Economist and the Daily Express.

Cricket Player

Age :84 (deceased)

Brian Close was an English cricketer known for his bravery on the field.

Political Figure

Age :84 (deceased)

Clement Attlee was a British statesman and Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1945 to 1951.

Children's Book Writer

Age :84 (deceased)

Eleanor Farjeon was an English author known for her children's stories and plays. Her most popular book is The Little Bookroom.

Journalist

Age :84

Esther Rantzen is an English journalist and television presenter who is best known for presenting the BBC series That's Life! for 21 years. She is also the founder of Childline and The Silver Line, two important helplines for children and older people.