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01/01/2025

Gone But Not Forgotten in 2024 - Farewell to celebrities, singers, songwriters, actors, actresses, stars of TV & film - Maggie Smith, President Jimmy Carter, Teri Garr, Kris Kristofferson, Bob Newhart, James Darren, James Earl Jones, Michael Cole - and other famous people that died in 2024...read more, https://50plusworld.com/gone-but-not-forgotten-in-2024/

31/12/2024

Vintage Happy New Year Greetings from silent film star / actress Clara Bow. Original magazine cover portrait by artist Charles Sheldon...more, https://50plusworld.com/vintage-happy-new-year-greetings/

08/12/2024

Time for some classic Christmas songs to get you in the spirit, if you aren't already there.

Top Christmas Songs in Classic Clips - Are your favorite Christmas songs / singers on our short list for this year? From Nat King Cole to Seal and a mix-up mash-up in between, these video music clips feature a mix of old and new faves to help get you in the mood for the holidays...read more, https://50plusworld.com/top-christmas-songs-in-classic-clips/

10/11/2024

We must never forget the bravery and sacrifices that our heroic service men, women, animals and even birds, made for us. More importantly, never forget the reasons WHY they had to fight.

Most Decorated Canadian: William George Barker - This almost-forgotten WWI Canadian pilot & flying ace should be remembered this Remembrance Day / Veteran's Day. "Billy" Barker received more decorations than any serviceman in the history of Canada, the British Empire, & the Commonwealth of Nations. His story began in a log cabin in Manitoba farm country...read more, https://50plusworld.com/most-decorated-canadian-william-george-barker/

19/09/2024

RIP JD Souther - November 2, 1945 - September 17, 2024. The Songwriter's Hall of Fame country-rock singer-songwriter and actor (you may have seen him on TV's Nashville or Thirtysomething, or the films like Postcards From the Edge) is best known for his songwriting collaborations with the Eagles (Best of My Love, Heartache Tonight, etc.) & his girlfriend Linda Ronstadt, and his own biggest solo hit song, You're Only Lonely. ...more, https://50plusworld.com/songwriters-hall-of-famer-jd-souther/

03/09/2024

Sad news for James Darren fans, with the actor of Gidget, TJ Ho**er, and many other films and series, passing away yesterday at the age of 88. RIP

Singer, actor, and director James Darren, AKA Gidget's "Moondoggie" to legions of fans, has had a long career encompassing stage, movies, and TV. From Phi

27/07/2024

Duke Fakir, last of the original Four Tops, died July 22, 2024 at the age of 88. Their hits like Baby, I Need Your Loving; I Can't Help Myself [Sugar Pie Honey Bunch}; and Reach Out [I'll Be There} landed them in the Vocal Group, Rock & Roll, and Grammy Halls of Fame. Fakir was performing with a Four Tops group up until a month before he died. The music never stops for some...https://50plusworld.com/duke-fakir-last-of-the-four-tops/

01/07/2024

Gone But Not Forgotten in 2024 - Farewell to sports celebrities, singers, songwriters, actors, actresses, stars of TV & film - David Soul, Don Murray, Glynis Johns, Eric Carmen, Donald Sutherland, Barbara Rush, Louis Gossett Jr., Willie Mays - and other famous people that died in 2024...read more, https://50plusworld.com/gone-but-not-forgotten-in-2023/

23/06/2024

RIP Donald Sutherland, iconic Canadian actor of TV & movies. He leaves a legacy of acting progeny, and of memorable film roles. Quick, what movie comes first to mind when you think of him? Invasion of the Bodysnatchers, Ordinary People, Kelly's Heroes, MASH, Klute, Don't Look Now, The Great Train Robbery, The Hunger Games, or...? more, https://50plusworld.com/donald-sutherland-a-bodysnatcher-or-just-ordinary-people/

12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms, Grandmothers, and motherly types here on earth that make our lives so much better - and for those "Moms" not with with us here on earth, but whose memory brings a smile to our lips and a tear to our eyes...more, https://50plusworld.com/mothers-day-love-animal-moms/

24/01/2024

Missing our daily birthday wishes, fun facts, and short bios? Although 50+ World will not be publishing these on a daily basis in 2024 (on hiatus while the writer/editor works on other projects), the birthday pages on the website will continue to be updated. You can access the short bios from the 50+ World Photo Albums here on facebook, and read the updated pages here: https://50plusworld.com/category/birthdays/

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31/12/2023

Gone But Not Forgotten in 2023 - Farewell to celebrities, singers, songwriters, actors, actresses, stars of TV & film - Ryan O'Neal, Richard Roundtree, Mark Goddard, Tyler Christopher, Matthew Perry, Suzanne Somers, Piper Laurie, Norman Lear - and other famous people that died in 2023...read more, https://50plusworld.com/gone-but-not-forgotten-in-2023/

31/12/2023

December 31st Famous Birthdays - Donna Summer (born 1948 - died 2012; age 63) & Evelyn Knight (born 1917 - died 2007; age 89).

December 31st Birthday Wishes & Famous Birthdays - Grammy-winning songwriter, pop & disco singer (MacArthur Park; Hot Stuff; Last Dance) | Nightclub singer & recording artist (A Little Bird Told Me; Powder Your Face With Sunshine)...read more, https://50plusworld.com/december-31st-birthdays/

30/12/2023

December 30th Famous Birthdays - Davy Jones (born 1945 - died 2012; age 66) & Michael Nesmith (born 1942 - died 2021; age 78).

December 30th Birthday Wishes & Famous Birthdays - Born December 30: '60s teen idols, singers-actors-musicians of The Monkees TV show & band (Daydream Believer; Last Train to Clarksville; I'm a Believer; I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone; D. W. Washburn; Words)..read more, https://50plusworld.com/december-30th-birthdays/

29/12/2023

December 29th Famous Birthdays: Mary Tyler Moore (born 1936 - died 2017; age 80) & Ed Flanders (born 1934 - died 1995; age 60).

December 29th Birthday Wishes & Famous Birthdays - Emmy-winning TV Stars Born December 29: Actress of TV (The Dick Van D**e Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show) & films (Change of Habit) | Actor of movies (MacArthur; The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper) & TV (St. Elsewhere)...read more, https://50plusworld.com/december-29th-birthdays/

28/12/2023

December 28th Famous Birthdays: Lee Bowman (born 1915 - died 1979; age 64) & Lew Ayres (born 1908 - died 1996; age 88).

December 28th Birthday Wishes & Famous Birthdays - Born December 28: TV star (The Adventures of Ellery Queen) & classic film actor (House By the River; Kid Glove Killer) | TV & movie star (Young Dr. Kildare; Johnny Belinda; All Quiet on the Western Front)...read more, https://50plusworld.com/december-28th-birthdays/

27/12/2023

December 27th Famous Birthdays: Dorris Bowdon (born 1914 - died 2005; age 90) & Marlene Dietrich (born 1901 - died 1992; age 90).

December 27th Birthday Wishes & Famous Birthdays - Born December 27: Classic film actress (The Grapes of Wrath; Drums Along the Mohawk; The Moon is Down) | German singer (Falling in Love Again) & movie star (Witness for the Prosecution; The Blue Angel)...read more, https://50plusworld.com/december-27th-birthdays/