Living Legends: Stars Born in the 1920s Still With Us
Yes — remarkably, several individuals born in the 1920s are still alive today, carrying with them nearly a century of history, culture, and artistry. While time has naturally taken its toll, a handful of these remarkable figures continue to inspire.
Marsha Hunt, born in 1917, reached the incredible age of 104 before passing in 2022, a testament to the longevity of some Hollywood's earliest stars. Born in 1919, Caren Marsh Doll — known both for her dance work and later as a Dorothy impersonator for charity — lived to 102, remaining active in fan communities well into her later years.
From the golden age of Hollywood, names like Janis Paige (born 1922), famed for her radiant charm and roles in classic musicals, and Glynis Johns (1923), beloved for her role in *Mary Poppins*, graced screens with timeless elegance. Eva Marie Saint, born in 1924, remains a celebrated figure — an Oscar winner whose career spanned decades and who, as of late 2025, is still living at age 97.
Others born just a few years later, like Cara Williams (1925), Dame Angela Lansbury — another 1925 birth year — and actress June Lockhart, also born in 1925, reached their mid-90s with legacies firmly intact. Lansbury, known for *Murder, She Wrote*, remained a cultural icon until her passing in 2022. Meanwhile, trailblazer Sidney Poitier, born in 1927, broke barriers in cinema and lived into his mid-90s, earning global respect before his passing in January 2023.
These individuals didn't just witness history — they shaped it. Their lives span the Great Depression, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the digital revolution, and beyond. While few remain, their contributions endure, a living bridge to a bygone era that still resonates today.
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