Celebrities You Thought Are Long Gone But They Are Still Alive & Kicking!

Cassandra Peterson – 70 – Healthy Diet & Weightlifting

Elvira whose real name is Cassandra Peterson became an instant hit within the first two weeks because of her eccentric yet exotic look. She auditioned for many roles back in the day at the start of her career including Gilligan’s Island as the Ginger Giant.

But, she eventually rose to prominence by writing, producing & starring in her own film Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. The secret behind her timeless beauty is tons of exercise including weightlifting & walking. She also maintains herself by following a strict diet mainly vegetarian & voila it has worked wonders for her.

Barbara Eden – 89

Barbara Eden gained success in Hollywood with her undeniable charm and talent. She signed a contract with Century Fox at a young age and the rest is movie history. Eden’s role as the beautiful genie out of the bottle in I Dream of Jeannie made her one of television’s best-loved characters. Throughout the show, Eden portrayed multiple characters, wowing audiences with her versatility. The actress wrote a memoir about her rise to fame and her life in Hollywood, which reached the top 15 in best-selling lists. We can’t help but wonder if this feisty genie keeps her net worth of $10 million in a magical golden chest or has simply updated to an online savings account?

Dick Van Dyke – 98

Who doesn’t remember the lovable Dick Van Dyke in the famous Mary Poppins film? The multi-talented performer ruled musical films in his time with appearances in Bye Bye Birdie and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. He is widely recognized by Brits for doing the worst English accent around, but they do love him for it too! Though he danced and sung his way to become an official Disney Legend, he did face some dangers too. At 87 he was saved from his car, which moments later was engulfed in flames. We hope he did some serious thinking with regards to car accidents and bought a safer car. He can definitely afford it with a $30 million net worth!

Kim Novak – 91

Kim Novak had a great career in Hollywood. The actress started working for Columbia Pictures in 1954 and appeared in films with many huge names of the era. She may be most famous for her work in Hitchcock’s Vertigo but performed in many other films too. Novak took a break from acting to focus on her visual art and her ranch.

She sadly fell during horse riding and hurt herself pretty badly, hopefully leading to her being more cautious in case anything like that happened again. After recovering, she continued working on her art and poetry in the quiet atmosphere of her own home, enjoying her $15 million fortune.

Loni Anderson – Age 75

Well-remembered for playing Jennifer Marlowe on WKRP in Cincinnati during the late ’70s to early ’80s, Loni Anderson is definitely an American bombshell! She copped three Golden Globe Awards and an Emmy nomination for the role she took under the condition that the character was sensitive and bright. But a multiple sclerosis diagnosis for her eldest daughter caused Loni’s disappearance from acting for some time. Recently, she was seen portraying Frances in her web series My Sister Is So Gay. In 2018, she went on to promote the WKRP in Cincinnati series, along with other classic TV series on MeTV.

Connie Stevens – 83

The Hawaiian Eye TV series and songs like Sixteen Reasons have forever marked Connie Stevens’ career. She started as an extra in films, only to become the legend she is known to be today. Connie is now  81 years old, and for a person that has lived such a full life, she is still surprisingly active. In 2019, she acted in the film called By the Rivers of Babylon. Some of Connie’s other famous projects were Grease 2 and Starting from Scratch in the ‘80s.

Richard Chamberlain – 87

Richard Chamberlain was a teen idol from the 1960s thanks to the role he had in the series, Dr. Kildare. He also takes credit for being the first actor in Hollywood who was able to give life to the role of Jason Bourne. He has also pursued a Broadway career and appeared in productions like Scrooge: The Musical, Spamalot, and The Heiress. Chamberlain has been openly gay since 2003 and currently has a net worth of $20 million.

Richard Simmons – 73

Richard Simmons has successfully made a name for himself as a fitness instructor since the ’60s. He released the Sweatin’ to the Oldies videos which mainly focus on weight loss through a very energetic approach. Simons started out his career through a gym he opened and called Slimmons. Since then, through his appearances in television and his products, he became well-known around the U.S. and getting great paychecks. However, since 2014, his appearance in public began declining and his facility had closed down without stating any reason. In April 2017, he revealed he was suffering from severe indigestion which led to his hospitalization.

Jack Nicholson – 84

Now that the new Joker movie is about to be released, one can’t help but remember Jack Nicholson’s epic take on the same character back in the ’80s. With his extraordinary career, Jack’s performances are still remembered and emulated. However, it seems like he’s been enjoying downtime for quite some time now since the last movie he acted in was way back in 2010. To be fair, he has already made a $400 million fortune, so he might as well never work again and still have enough money to get by. He was supposed to star in the 2018 movie called How Do You Know, but he reportedly dropped out of the project.

Sally Field – 74

Younger fans know actress Sally Field for being Aunt May Parker in The Amazing Spiderman movies. She has actually been in the industry for more than five decades already and she first became popular through her starring role in Gidget. Field discovered she has osteoporosis back in 2005 and this later led to her putting up the campaign, Rally with Sally for Bone Health. Today, Field still continues to pursue her acting career.

Kate Jackson – 72

Even though Kate Jackson hasn’t appeared on camera since the 2009 documentary Farrah’s Story, she’s still very much out there in her own way. In fact, she’s been teasing us with the release of her memoir for the past decade. Kate was born in Alabama in 1948, which means that she’s now 72 years old.

She spent the ‘70s through the ‘90s being right under the spotlight, playing in series like Charlie’s Angels as Sabrina Duncan and movies like Making Love and Error in Judgement. The last time she ever acted was for a Criminal Minds episode in 2007.

Paul Hogan – 84

In July 2021, Paul Hogan sadly had to say goodbye forever to his Crocodile Dundee collaborator, John Cornell, who passed away after 20 years of having Parkinson’s disease. Hogan himself is now 81 years old but was still able to take part in the 2020 movie The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee.

The Aussie star has already earned a Best Actor Golden Globe for playing the iconic outback adventurer Michael “Crocodile” Dundee in the Crocodile Dundee film of 1986, the first from the franchise. Hogan endeared audiences with his earnest, amiable, and down-to-earth personality, showcased in the movie series.

GEORGE HAMILTON – 84

You may know him for his hunky looks, for his legendary tan, or maybe for one or two of his impressive 123 acting appearances. Either way, you’ll probably find it amazing that George Hamilton is still active and looking good at the advanced age of 82. Known for The Godfather Part III, Zorro, The Gay Blade, Doc Hollywood, and many others, Hamilton even has a new project lined up for 2022.

Next year, this tireless film/TV icon will appear in the action flick All Terrain. It’ll be his first performance since 2019, the year he appeared in the American Housewife sitcom, portraying the character of Spencer Blitz.

Linda Evans – 81

The last time we saw Linda Evans performing was back in 1997 when she played in The Stepsister film. Since then, the only news we’ve gotten from her was her arrest for a DUI incident in 2014, when she was caught driving under the influence of her prescription pills.

We were glad not only to hear about her comeback with Swan Song in 2020 but also to see her looking as amazing as she does. Many years have gone by since she was playing in Dynasty, but it seems as though time has treated her well!

Max Baer Jr. – 85

If you were a fan of The Beverly Hillbillies then you definitely remember Max Baer Jr. as the goofy Jethro. Max Baer is currently 81 years old and even though he might have stuck in our memories as Jethro, acting was not his only thing! He also directed a TV series of his own after having acquired the rights to use the name of a song as the title, thus creating a new model of TV series name-giving! He also ventured in the gambling business yet he found many obstacles that, as of 2017, withhold the realization of his business plans.

Jane Fonda – 83

80 years old Jane Fonda is a 2 times Oscar winning actress, social activist and former model and fitness guru. She won her Academy Awards for her roles in the movies Klute (1971) and Coming Home (1978). Even today she’s still very active and isn’t planning to rest anytime soon. She participated in the 2018 movie Book Club, she lent her voice to Disney’s animated series Elena of Avalor and stars in Netflix’ TV show Grace and Frankie since 2015. Jane has extremely famous relatives who are also actors (although no one as famous as her) – her father is Henry Fonda, her brother is Peter Fonda and her sister is Bridget Fonda.

Eva Marie Saint – 99

Eva Marie Saint’s career has been an incredible journey. She has been in the business for 7 decades, achieving success after success and creating a $20 million fortune. Saint started out in television and quickly moved to big leading roles starring opposite Marlon Brando in On The Waterfront.

Though Hitchcock’s North By Northwest launched her into huge fame, she always remained humble. The actress always chose roles because she found them interesting, rather than focusing on money. She also never needed any divorce attorneys, as she was married to her husband for 65 years. What a true romance!

June Lockhart – 98

June Lockhart is another American actress who was very big in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Her most famous performances are in television series Lassie and Lost in Space. She has also appeared on Broadway, winning a Tony Award for her performance. Lockhart’s talents were recognized with not one, but two stars on the famous Hollywood Boulevard. Sadly, she did need a divorce attorney twice in her life, but she still has a net worth of $10 million. She keeps herself busy with interesting projects, like video games and guest appearances.

Elisabeth Shue – 57

From Karate Kid to Back to the Future II and III, in the ’80s, Elisabeth Shue was always someone’s on-screen girlfriend. But being a daring and versatile actress, she did what it took to break that mold. So she decided to play someone’s escort lover in the film Leaving Las Vegas.

The role earned her a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination, and she also started earning more complex roles in films like The Saint and Hollow Man. She has also managed to maintain her youth, and while she doesn’t share any tips and secrets, she has been flaunting it in films like The Boys and Greyhound with Tom Hanks.

Cassandra Peterson – 70 – Healthy Diet & Weightlifting

Elvira whose real name is Cassandra Peterson became an instant hit within the first two weeks because of her eccentric yet exotic look. She auditioned for many roles back in the day at the start of her career including Gilligan’s Island as the Ginger Giant.

But, she eventually rose to prominence by writing, producing & starring in her own film Elvira, Mistress of the Dark. The secret behind her timeless beauty is tons of exercise including weightlifting & walking. She also maintains herself by following a strict diet mainly vegetarian & voila it has worked wonders for her.

Victoria Principal – 71

Victoria Principal wouldn’t have been the celebrity she is today if it weren’t for the role of Pamela Barnes Ewing, which she played in the soap opera Dallas for nine years until 1987. Fueled by the passion for keeping her youthful and glowing skin, she built a skincare brand called Principal Secret. It’s a booming business that has undoubtedly contributed to her $350-million fortune.

The two-time Golden Globe Award nominee is serious about her philanthropic endeavors and even developed a Los Angeles ranch for rescuing and rehabilitating animals. Principal is also part of Victory over Violence, an organization helping victims of domestic violence in America.

Bo Derek – 64

A couple of years after John Derek divorced his first wife, Linda Evans, he tied the knot to the then-model and soon-to-be actress, Bo Derek in 1976. Together, their careers reached great heights. They collaborated in the making of films like Tarzan, the Ape Man and Ghosts Can’t Do It.

Since John passed away in 1998, Bo got together with John Corbett. Although she hasn’t been acting as much as she once did, in 2020 she played in JL Family Ranch 2. She is 63 years old and looks at least a decade younger!

Jeri Ryan – 53

Jeri Ryan became a well-known actress for her role in the Star Trek: Voyager. Her portrayal earned her four nominations for a Saturn Award, successfully winning in 2001. She is also famous for portraying the role of Veronica “Ronnie” Cooke in the TV series Boston Public. 

In 1991, she and her first husband, Jack Ryan, got married but filed for a divorce eight years after. She eventually got married to chef Christophe Émé in France back in 2007. Now, they have a daughter named Gisele Émé. Recently, she appeared in the Amazon Prime series Bosch. 

Sharon Stone – 63

Aging hardly seems to be an issue to the celebrated American actress/producer Sharon Stone. A brilliant performer who’s never afraid of showing her steamier side on camera, Stone rose to worldwide fame after delivering a striking performance in the early ’90s neo-noir thriller Basic Instinct.

From that point on, it became clear that she was more than a talented actress: she was bound to become one of the most prized, respected, and well-paid Hollywood superstars. Still active today, Stone will have a hectic year in 2021, as she’s set to appear in the movies Here Today and Beauty.

Lee Majors – 82

From The Big Valley to The Six Million Dollar Man and The Fall Guy, it’s evident that Lee Majors is an expert at taking on successful TV shows. He’s been acting since the early ‘60s, and now that he’s in his 80s, he’s still at it!

Within 2021, Majors played on the film Narco Sub while also working on a new movie called Spring Break ’83! With all his hard work, we’re not surprised that sources estimate his net worth at around $15 million. He’s been married to Faith Noelle Cross, his fourth wife, since 2002.

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