Tommy Steele – Age 86

Tommy Steele is frequently considered the country’s first true pop idol. Steele is a skilled musician, composer, actor, and sculptor, making him one of Britain’s most diverse superstars. When his band, The Steelmen, gained popularity in the United Kingdom, he quickly rose to fame.

In the ’60s, Steele made a name for himself as a multitalented performer with his leading roles in stage and movie musicals, including “Half a Sixpence,” “The Happiest Millionaire,” and “Finian’s Rainbow.” He received numerous awards for his work in the entertainment and charity industries. Steele was first knighted in 2020 after having been made an “Officer of the Order of the British Empire” in 1973.