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In 2010, Canadian actor Christopher Plummer claimed the title of the oldest person to win an Oscar at the age of 82, breaking Jessica Tandy's record.
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Betty White, the beloved American actress and comedian, entertained audiences well into her 80s and 90s. She became a cultural icon and holds the record as the oldest person to host 'Saturday Night Live' at the age of 88.
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Joe Biden, at 78 during his inauguration, isn't the oldest US president elected, but he holds the distinction of being the only American leader to have celebrated his 80th birthday while in office.
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Queen Elizabeth II holds the record for the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Even in her 90s, she remained committed to her royal responsibilities and continued to play a significant role in the monarchy.
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Tony Bennett, a celebrated singer, amassed an impressive 20 Grammy Awards over his seven-decade career. Known as one of America's finest crooners, he kept performing well into his eighties and nineties. Remarkably, he secured his 20th Grammy in 2022 at the age of 95, solidifying his status as a music icon.
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Anne V. Coates, a British film editor renowned for her work on classics like 'Lawrence of Arabia' (1962), continued her illustrious career by co-editing 'Fifty Shades of Grey' (2015) at the age of 90.
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At the age of 87, WWII Marine Corps veteran E. Bruce Heilman embarked on a remarkable journey, riding his motorcycle for 10,000 miles (16,093 km) across the US.
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Leonid Hurwicz, an accomplished economist and mathematician, achieved remarkable success by winning the Nobel Prize in economics at the age of 90.
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Olga Kotelko, the Canadian track and field athlete, achieved over 30 world records and garnered more than 750 gold medals in the 90-95 age category. Remarkably, Kotelko didn't take up track and field until she was 77 years old.
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British daredevil Tom Lackey holds the title of the world's oldest "wing-walker." In April 2022, at the age of 95, he broke his own record by flying for over an hour across the Irish Sea.
Discover the remarkable achievements of famous celebrities who defied age barriers and reached new heights after turning 80.
From remarkable performances to impactful projects, these individuals prove that age is no barrier to pursuing passions and making a difference. Their inspiring stories show that opportunities abound at any stage of life.