History’s Most Famous People Who Lived To Ripe Old Ages: Find Out How They’re Doing Now!

Published on 08/01/2023
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Barbara Eden – 1931

Barbara Eden is best known for her groundbreaking performance as Jeannie in the television series I Dream of Jeannie. In addition to her many film roles, she was on TV for about five years as a delightful genie. At 89 years old, Eden has remained as active as possible in the acting world, but it appears that her career is no longer her top priority. In 2019, she was in the film My Adventures With Santa, and in 2020, she was a contestant on the game show Let’s Make a Deal.

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Max Baer Jr. – 1937

Although Max Baer Jr. attended Santa Clara University intending to major in business, he ultimately decided to pursue a profession in show business instead. His breakout role was in the classic television comedy The Beverly Hillbillies. His nine-year run on the show included 273 total episodes. After he lost his acting mojo, he tried to launch a casino/hotel project, but work on it was halted in 2012. Baer Jr., the only original member of the Beverly Hillbillies cast still alive, has retired from the spotlight and is enjoying a quiet life.

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