Older Celebrities That Are Still Alive & Thriving Into Old Age

Published on 04/28/2019
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CICELY TYSON, 93 YEARS OLD

Cicely Tyson broke out as an iconic African-American fashion model before becoming a legendary actress. Her acting career has since spanned over six decades and she is best known for her role as  Constantine Bates in the movie The Help. Cicely has also received a whole host of accolades, including a Primetime Emmy, Tony and Academy Award. She received the highly coveted Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015, and now she has reached her 90’s, she looks incredible and is still going strong.

CICELY TYSON, 93 YEARS OLD

CICELY TYSON, 93 YEARS OLD

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SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD

Another Hollywood great to add to the list is Sidney Poitier. He originally made history in his heyday for becoming the first African-American man to be awarded with an Oscar for the 1963 film Lilies of the Field. The Bahamian-American actor also starred in numerous significant movies involving race-relations, like To Sir, with LoveIn the Heat of the Night; and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. He has also doubled as a film director, author, and diplomat and directed blockbusting movies like Ghost Dad. Sidney was recognized for his work by received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II all the way back in 1974. In 2016 he was awarded the a prestigious BAFTA Fellowship for his outstanding lifetime achievement in film, and can now enjoy the life of leisure.

SIDNEY POITIER, 90 YEARS OLD

SIDNEY POITIER, 91 YEARS OLD

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