February 18, 2024 11:30 am ET
Bob Barker
(USA TODAY)
Bob Barker’s death on August 26, 2023, would have been sad under any circ*mstance given that he was one of America’s most beloved celebrities.
But the icon’s passing brought some additional regret, considering he was just a few month away from celebrating his 100th birthday.
Barker is far from the only celebrity to die less than a year short of reaching the century mark, though. Here’s a look at other celebrities who died at the age of 99.
Betty White
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Born: January 17, 1922.
Died: December 31, 2021.
Prince Philip
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Born: June 10, 1921.
Died: April 9, 1921.
Zsa Zsa Gabor
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Born: February 6, 1917.
Died: December 18, 2016.
Billy Graham
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Born: November 7, 1918.
Died: February 21, 2018.
John Wooden
(AP Photo/Alison Wise)
Born: October 14, 1910.
Died: June 4, 2010.
Max Schmeling
(AP Photo/Michael Probst)
Born: September 28, 1905.
Died: February 2, 2005.
John Paul Stevens
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Born: April 20, 1920.
Died: July 16, 2019.
Hugh Downs
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Born: February 14, 192.
Died: July 1, 1920.
Bob Sheppard
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Born: October 20, 1910.
Died: July 11, 2010.
Bobby Doerr
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Born: April 7, 1918.
Died: November 13, 2017.
Joyce Randolph
(Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Born: October 21, 1924.
Died: January 13, 2024.
