Celebrities You Thought Are Long Gone But They Are Still Alive & Kicking!
Richard Simmons – 75
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.
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.
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!
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.
Terry Moore – 92
Terry Moore started out on the radio before moving on to the silver screen. Her tomboyish looks made her stand apart from other actresses and she starred in many films during the ’50s. Sadly she faced a lot of controversy after a rocky relationship with Howard Hughes, which ended in a public court case.

It was solved with both sides settling, which meant a huge figure added to Moore’s fortune. Yet, turning a profit isn’t everything, as the actress sadly lost her husband in 2001. In 2018, she appeared in the film Saving Flora, and she’s got more projects coming up in 2019 and 2020.
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.
Nancy Sinatra – 80

American singer and actress Nancy Sinatra is the daughter of music icon Frank Sinatra and Nancy Barbato. Nancy became widely known in the ’60s when she followed the footsteps of her famous father and started her own music career. She found great success with her international hit These Boots Are Made For Walkin’. Nancy also dabbled in acting and has participated in films like The Oscar and The Last of the Secret Agents. But probably her most famous acting stint was the one where she shared the screen with Elvis Presley in the 1968 film Speedway. Nancy is still active in the music scene and last released a digital-only album called Shifting Gears in 2013.
Jaclyn Smith – 75
While she first dreamed of becoming a dancer, destiny had other plans for Jaclyn Smith, who was discovered by an agent in New York. Before she knew it, she was bagging roles in the early ’70s, but it wasn’t until 1976 when she would be catapulted to stardom.
The Houston, Texas-native played the iconic Kelly Garrett in Charlie’s Angels for five years, becoming the only original lead star to finish the show’s run. She appeared in numerous series like The District and Hope & Faith. Smith has also earned friends in her time in Hollywood, including Jane Seymour, with whom she had a reunion in March 2021.
Markie Post – 70
Markie Post has a long list of credits since the ’70s, but some of her most notable works on TV include The Fall Guy (1982-1985) as Terrie Michaels; Night Court (1984-1992) as Christine Sullivan, and Odd Man Out (1999-2000) as Julia Whitney.

The 70-year-old’s last work was in 2019 for Christmas Reservations, and The Kids Are Alright. Although Post has yet to announce a new project in the next years, she remains active on social media, where she bravely expresses her beliefs. She has been happily married to Michael A. Ross since 1982, and they share two kids.
Vera Miles – 91
Vera Miles starred in the 1956 movie The Searchers. The film was directed by John Ford and also starred John Wayne. Many consider it to be the best classic western ever made (in comparison to Spaghetti Westerns like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and Once Upon a Time in the West).

Miles also played in Hitchcock’s horror-thriller Psycho and in another classic western called The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. She married 4 times and has 4 children. Vera is 89 and quitted acting back in 1995.
Joan Collins – 87

She is known as one of the more remembered villains in television history for her role as Alexis Carrington in the long-running ’80s drama, Dynasty. Joanne Collins has been acting since a very early age, starting her career in the theater and transitioning to television later on. She won a Golden Globe for her work on Dynasty and continues to be considered an icon of the ’80s. Joanne has been more devoted to writing books in the last couple of decades, with best-seller titles such as the novel Prime Time and her memoirs, Past Imperfect. In 2019, she survived a fire that started in her London apartment and managed to get out unscathed.
Bryan Brown – 73
Calling the Australian actor Bryan Brown a busy performer is an understatement. Over the years, the now 73-year-old has appeared in over 90 productions, including movies such as Cocktail, Breaker Morant, and Australia. Still active today, Brown has most recently appeared in Hungry Ghosts, a horror/mystery four-episode TV mini-series released in 2020.
Before making it as an actor, Brown studied the craft in Sydney’s amateur theatre scene, where he developed many of the traits that have earned him his acting reputation. He reached stardom in the early ’80s after making it to the movies Stir and Blood Money.
Richard Simmons – 75

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.
Caren Marsh-Doll – 104

Caren Marsh-Doll started working as a dancer from a young age. Her resemblance to Judy Garland landed her the part of dance double in The Wizard of Oz and Ziegfeld Girl. For the former, she was gifted the famous ruby slippers to thank her for her hard work, for which she wouldn’t get a film credit. The actress continued working as a dancer and actor, but an airplane crash led to devastating results. Though she was covered by a good health insurance plan and managed to slowly get back into dancing, she focused on being an instructor instead.
Jacqueline White – 101

Jacqueline Jane White only had a short career as a lead actress, but she definitely left her mark. As a UCLA student, she was spotted in a play and the rest is history. She’s known for showing off her talent and gorgeous looks in The Narrow Margin, as well as many other MGM and RKO films. With 5 children and many grandchildren to spend time with, her retirement investment is definitely paying off.
Janis Paige – 101

Janis Paige made a name for herself as a singer and actress. She rose to fame on Broadway, with Remains To Be Seen and The Pajama Game. Soon she was starring in films and television shows, leading to her very own star on the Walk of Fame. Yet it wasn’t always easy for her: she lost her voice for months due to bad vocal coaching, fearing she might never sing again. Her health insurance covered a good professional who coached her back to health. What a strong woman!
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!
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!
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