Celebrities You Thought Are Long Gone But They Are Still Alive & Kicking!
Robert Fuller – 87
Successful horse rancher Robert Fuller will always have a place in the acting world in the archives of the shows in which he was cast in. He was a noteworthy television star back in the day, featured prominently in shows like Emergency! in which he played Dr. Kelly Brackett.
He was more of a hit on television than in movies, although he put in a great performance for Maverick in 1994. A decade and a half ago, he found something else that he wanted to enjoy doing for the rest of his life. He pulled up stumps, changed courses, and is now loving life with his wife and horses.
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.
Clint Eastwood – 94
Since going under the international spotlight as the “Man with No Name” on the Dollars Trilogy, Clint Eastwood has seen nothing but success (in his career). During his career spanning over six decades, Eastwood earned a lot of praise for his work in the Dirty Harry films, Million Dollar Baby, and Unforgiven, among others.

Despite having made a fortune of $375 million, Eastwood doesn’t look like he is ready to retire even though he is now 91 years old. At this point, he must be doing it for pure passion. Eastwood is scheduled to appear as Miko in Cry Macho, a film he produced and directed later in 2021.
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.
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!
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 wo
Ron Howard – 67
The Andy Griffith Show was an immensely popular sitcom which aired from 1960-1968, with a total of 249 episodes and 8 seasons. The show’s star Andy Griffith starred in another hit series, Matlock. He died in 2012 when he was 86. Frances Bavier who played aunt Bee in the show also starred in the movie The Day the Earth Stood Still. She died 1989, also aged 86. Don Knotts, also fondly remembered from Three’s Company, played Barney Fife in the show. He died in 2006 when he was 81 years old. Ron Howard, 64, who played young Opie Taylor in the show is now a world-famous director with huge bank accounts as he is responsible for iconic and financially successful films like A Beautiful Mind and Apollo 13.

rk, 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.
Mel Brooks – 94
Mel Brooks is one of those exceptional talents who can proudly say they are an EGOT: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award winners. The actor started off as a comedian, with his black observational humor capturing the hearts of many.

One of his most famous works is The Producers, an incredibly popular Tony-winning Broadway musical. With his $100 million fortune, the actor probably has a decent lifestyle in retirement after all that hard work! He can be proud of his work and his son has also become an actor and a writer. Talent clearly runs in the family.
Paul Michael Glaser – 78
Paul Michael Glaser is well-remembered for playing the famous detective David Starsky in the popular show, Starsky & Hutch. By the 2000s, people knew him for portraying the role of Captain Jack Steeper in the show, Third Watch.
He tied the knot with activist Elizabeth Meyers back in 1980 and the couple had two sons together. Sadly, Elizabeth and their son Ariel died due to HIV after Elizabeth was infected during the blood transfusion she got during Ariel’s birth. This must have been the saddest news ever for our beloved Paul.
Robert Fuller – 87
Successful horse rancher Robert Fuller will always have a place in the acting world in the archives of the shows in which he was cast in. He was a noteworthy television star back in the day, featured prominently in shows like Emergency! in which he played Dr. Kelly Brackett.

He was more of a hit on television than in movies, although he put in a great performance for Maverick in 1994. A decade and a half ago, he found something else that he wanted to enjoy doing for the rest of his life. He pulled up stumps, changed courses, and is now loving life with his wife and horses.
Tim Matheson – 73
Before he got cast as the irritable Doc Mullins on Virgin River, Tim Matheson was a young star who played the role of the smooth-talking Eric “Otter” Stratton in the funny flick National Lampoon’s Animal House. Eventually, the California-born celeb moved on to bigger and better projects.

Through NBC’s The West Wing, Matheson got to play real-life Vice President John Hoynes. He was so good at his portrayal that he received a Primetime Emmy Award twice. Now, we’re lucky to still see him in action, with one of his latest projects being the TV show This Is Us.
Bob Newhart – 91

Bob Newhart is the American king of deadpan comedy. His stand-up routines made him wildly popular with TV audiences and Newhart became America’s favorite comedian. His comedy albums were number one and two on the Billboard charts, selling extremely well to American audiences. He also had two sitcoms and performed in front of audiences worldwide, leading to a $65 million net worth. Sadly, he suffered from his health as his life-long smoking habit caught up with him. He gave up smoking, took a seniors health insurance specialist by the hand and made sure he was covered in the future.
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS – 84
In show business, you don’t get anything without talent and hard work. But it’s fair to say that Billy Dee Williams hit the mother lode when he was cast to play Lando Calrissian in the hugely popular Star Wars film series. The sci-fi franchise keeps Williams active today: in the last five years alone, he’s appeared in a Star Wars movie, a Lego Star Wars TV series, and two Star Wars-inspired video games!

Next year, Williams will appear in another animation show, and yes, it’s also part of the Star Wars franchise… Still making the big bucks at 84, Williams has a net worth of $9 million.
Ann-Margret – 80

Ann-Margret, just like Van Dyke, conquered many hearts with her work in musical films. Her gorgeous Swedish looks immediately catapulted her to global stardom as she appeared in Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas. The actress is the proud owner of no less than 5 Golden Globes, as well as having a successful music career and a $20 million net worth. She recorded many songs and albums, ranging from musicals to gospel songs. The beauty is also known for having an affair with the one and only King of Rock ’n Roll, Elvis Presley.
Bolo Yeung – 75
Bolo Yeung may have been born in Guangdong, China, but he achieved worldwide success in America. The Hong Kong-raised action superstar was able to impress audiences with his masterful martial arts ability, showcased in notable films like Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon. He also got to play the ultimate antagonist in Jean-Claude Van Damme’s Bloodsport.

Yeung hasn’t officially entered retirement yet, but he hasn’t acted since last participating in a 2015 action-adventure film titled The Whole World at Our Feet. Fans would be glad to know that a documentary about his life is in the works, as announced in 2021.
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