Danny Devito
Danny Devito, at 79, voiced the character of Uncle Dan in the animated film “Migration,” a role he took on, as he has many others, because of his love for his three children. Family-friendly films are important to Danny. Children’s reactions as they watch are a source of constant delight. Add this to his many […]
Peggy Coppom
Peggy Coppom, at 99, enjoyed a year like no other. She was Sports Illustrated’s “Sportsperson of the Year,” she’s featured in a documentary series (Amazon Prime) about coach Deion Sanders and has developed a friendship with Deion himself! All this after some 80 years of attending Colorado University football games in full CU regalia, pompoms […]
Dewey Muirhead
Dewey Muirhead, at 101, had the immense pleasure of being presented with his first great-great-grandchild, Millie. The WWII vet, who served in the Army Air Corps and was stationed in Germany, France and Belgium, married his wife Inez right before his wartime service. The couple didn’t know if he’d return alive, yet Dewey did, and […]
Laverne Biser
Laverne Biser, at 105, is probably the oldest living eclipse chaser in the world. Laverne’s passion for eclipses all over the globe made him an international traveler, along with his wife of80 years, who shared his enthusiasm until she passed in 2023. Laverne was first entranced by the Milky Way, when he was a toddler, […]
Arthur Masterson
Arthur Masterson, at 96, was granted a much dreamed-of honorary high school diploma. Arthur left high school having completed all but his final year, to join the US Navy in 1945. He later served in the Korean War. Upon returning to civilian life, there was just no time or possibility of resuming his studies, given […]
Cher
Cher (birth name Cherilyn Sarkisian), at 77, is back in the studio recording another album, right on the heels of the enormous success of her Christmas album, released in 2023. Known as “The Goddess of Pop,” Cher has never stopped being the celebrity she always wanted and knew herself to be, right from her school […]
Rudy Marcus
Rudy Marcus, at 100, saw his centenarian birthday marked by his colleagues and former students with a celebration at the Faculty Center at Caltech in Pasadena–where he still teaches after 45 years! Not only is Rudy a revered chemistry professor, but he also publishes several academic articles every year. As a theoretical chemist, he is […]
Pat Conner
Pat Conner, at 91, is now officially the oldest active player in the “Granny Basketball League.” Pat admits to having a wonderful time, playing alongside her 64-year-old daughter, Debbie and 59-year-old daughter, Becky. The League boasts 450 players and 42 teams across 10 states, and only individuals 50 and older are eligible to play. Pat […]
Paul Durietz
Paul Durietz, at 76, holds the Guinness World Record for the longest career as a Social Studies teacher – 53 years! That’s a lot of teaching. Paul says that he is able to teach for decades because he loves what he was doing – and continues to do. As far as he is concerned, the […]
Yi Yan Fuei and Zhang Li Hua
Yi Yan Fuei, 96, and Zhang Li Hua, 85, are the stars of “Nai Nai and Wài Pó,” a documentary personal love letter from director Sean Wang to and about his two grandmothers, one on his dad’s side, the other on his mom’s side. The ladies live together and are best friends; the documentary shares […]