The passing of a
beloved celebrity is always a tragic experience, as their life is remembered and the people mourn the loss of someone part of the public web. However, many celebrities leave that public eye before their passing, and age like the rest of us, away from prying eyes. That can lead to people mistakingly thinking that they have passed, and happy realizations to learn they haven't. Here are 18 living celebrities you might have mistakenly thought had passed away.
The nature of life means that this piece will unfortunately age worse than anyone on this list, but at time of writing, let us celebrate these fine folks while we still can.
1
Mel Brooks - At 95, the iconic comedian is still blazing in his saddle.
2
Bob Barker - At 98, the “Price is Right” host obviously hasn’t found his correct price yet.
3
Richard Petty - Regarded as possibly the greatest NASCAR driver ever, the seven time champion is no doubt still “The King” at 84.
4
Bob Dylan - The iconic singer songwriter is still alive, and considering how active he was with social justice issues during his youth it's surprising we don't really hear from him today..
5
Buzz Aldrin - The last remaining Apollo 11 crew member, and oldest remaining moonwalker, the 92 year old astronaut is still of this world.
6
David Attenborough - Known for being the classic voice behind nature documentaries, Attenborough can seem larger than life, but he is most definitely still living it.
7
Leslie Phillips - At 98, the British actor is the oldest person on our list, but the Tomb Raider actor is far from having his own yet.
8
Loretta Lynn - The iconic country music star is still blazing trails at 90.
9
Tony Bennett - The famous pop and jazz music star has unfortunately been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but is still going at 95.
10
Willie Mays - Considered by many to be the greatest baseball player to ever live, the “Say hey kid” is certainly no longer a youngster, and has outlived most of his contemporaries.
11
Pelé - Considered by many to be the greatest footballer, the Brazilian superstar is most definitely still kicking.
12
Cat Stevens - At 73, the British singer songwriter is going strong despite a serious bout with tuberculosis back in 1968.
13
Dick Van Dyke - The 96 year old actor has recently reported that he is “Just glad to still be here.”
14
Sandy Koufax - Regarded by many as the greatest pitcher ever, and with an early retirement, Koufax has been out of the game a long time. With game footage of him hard to come by, it’s no surprise some people think the 86 year old pitcher is on the slab instead of toeing it.
15
June Lockhart - At 96, the “Lassie” actress certainly is not a wee lass.
16
Mick Jagger - Not without some health scares, Mick Jagger has powered through and still doesn’t need a “Start Me Up.”
17
Keith Richards - Like Mick Jagger, the Rolling Stones guitarist is still rocking, and despite the band’s wild younger lifestyle, they are mostly still kicking into their 70s and 80s.
18
Barry Gibb - The only surviving member of the Bee Gees, Barry Gibb is “Stayin’ Alive.”
