If you’ve been around long enough, then you’ve surely enjoyed heaps of movies, TV shows, and songs from the Golden Age of Hollywood up to the ’70s and ’80s. Do you ever wonder what happened to the actors who gave life to your favorite characters and singers who performed the now-nostalgic songs? If the answer is yes, then you’re in the right place.
We have curated a list of 50 stars who are still alive and kicking, and most of them have passed their 70-year milestone. Nonetheless, you’d be surprised to learn who among them are still active in their careers and how much they have got going on in their lives!
Alan Jackson – 1958
One of the best-selling music artists of all time, Alan Jackson, is a singer and songwriter famous for writing many of his songs and his unique style of blending traditional and mainstream country-pop sounds. Over the years, he has released 15 studio albums, ten compilations, two Christmas albums, 67 singles as well as a tribute album.
Jackson has received numerous accolades and awards throughout his career, some of which are two Grammy Awards, 17 ACM Awards, and 16 CMA Awards. Jackson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2017 and he released his 21st studio album, “Where Have You Gone” in May 2021.
Linda Ronstadt – 1946
Linda Ronstadt touched the hearts of many through her beautiful voice. However, her fans were devastated when she announced her retirement in 2011. In 2013, she disclosed to AARP that she had Parkinson’s disease, which sadly claimed her singing ability.
Ronstadt has had a fantastic career to cherish, winning a plethora of awards, including ten Grammys and three American Music Awards. You can tell that she’s got a loyal fan base since she released 24 studio albums and 15 compilation or greatest hits albums for them to listen to. Now 74, Ronstadt starred in a documentary film, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, in 2019.
Barbara Mandrell – 1948
Barbara Mandrell is a legend in the world of country music. She is a singer who started her career in the 60s, but she found a lot of success in the ’70s and ’80s. She is known for her hit songs like “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool,” “When A Man Loves A Woman,” and “Sleeping Single In A Double Bed.”
The world was at her feet back in the day and she was winning awards left, right and center. She had six number one singles reach the Billboard country songs chart. She walked away from the limelight in the ’90s to focus on her family but she is still around and well.
