In a world like the entertainment industry, age is a huge factor in being relevant. When actors are young and strong, they are in their prime and are likely to be offered a lot of projects. However, even stars undergo the process of aging and when the time comes, they will find themselves with fewer opportunities.

Nonetheless, there are many celebrities who are hustling despite their age while some have chosen to spend their golden years out of the spotlight. We bet some readers thought that they have left the earth, so let’s see some of the celebrities in their advanced years and what they have been up to.

Eileen Derbyshire – Age 89

Soap opera darling Eileen Derbyshire shocked her fans in 2016 when she announced that she was leaving “Coronation Street” after over five decades of playing fan-favorite Emily Bishop. The actress became synonymous with her character so much so that when she returned to the Cobbles in 2019, her co-stars and supporters were delighted.

However, this was just a temporary comeback as much as the execs wanted her to stay. What adds to Derbyshire’s charm is her ability to keep her personal life private. In February 2021, the ITV soap’s longest-serving star lost Thomas, her husband of 56 years.