Stars who lived more than 100 years

When talking about older people, it is important to be precise, because a 70-year-old is not the same as a 100-year-old. 30 years is really a big difference!

And no, it's not usual to reach 100 years old, let alone surpass it! And that's why we should appreciate these famous men and women who have lived more than a century.

The acclaimed, legendary, and Oscar-winning actor did not hesitate to tell Esquire magazine his secret: "Age is in the mind." He died at the age of 103.

She was 87 years old when, in 1998, she became the most senior woman nominated for an Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category. Do you remember her? Yes, it is Rose from 'Titanic'. She died on September 26, 2010, at the age of 100.

The comedian died two months before his 100th birthday. How did he manage to live so long? By "walking two miles every night, no matter where I was," he told Men's Health, as did his father.

The actress and singer reached the age of 102, spending 69 of those years married to Bob Hope. These types of couples are the ones that give meaning to the phrase "until death do you part." True eternal love.

He passed away at 100 years and just over one month, acknowledging that his acting career was his "fountain of youth." He confessed to The New York Times that "when you're 100 years old, it's good to be anywhere."

If you have seen Adam Sandler's 1998 film 'The Wedding Singer,'  you will remember her as the grandmother who rapped at the wedding. Well, after that movie, she lived 17 more years and appeared in series like 'New Girl,' 'Hannah Montana,' 'Shameless,' and 'Will & Grace.' She was 102 years old when she died.

Is there anything better than being an inherited millionaire? Perhaps living more than 100 years to enjoy your fortune. And that's precisely what David Rockefeller had - 101 years of economic prosperity.

She maintained her activity throughout her later years, working as an actress until her 99th year. This despite having a background of exceptional successes behind her: 'The Office,' 'Will & Grace,' 'Starsky and Hutch,' and 'The Jackie Gleason Show,' among many others.

He lived to be 106 years old, had a 90-year acting career, and when asked by the Baby Boomster for his secret, Norman Lloyd quipped, "I eat fried chicken and drink sangria." The honest answer came seconds after the laughs: "Sincerely, it's good luck."

Throughout her 104 years, she showed that elegance and talent were her elemental traits. The first of the two Oscars she won as an actress was for 'To Each His Own,' in 1947... more than 75 years ago!

This playwright, producer, actor, director, and screenwriter lived for 107 years. His accumulated awards were various Tonys and a Pulitzer during his lifetime.

She was known as Baby Peggy, a two-year-old child star that took the world by storm. Dubbed 'The Million Dollar Baby,' owing to her $1.5 million annual salary, her family would regrettably become bankrupt ten years later. When she grew up, she worked for the defense of child actors, positioning herself as a role model in the business for almost a century.

Back in 1935, he went from being an Olympic medalist in swimming to a Hollywood star with 'The New Adventures of Tarzan.' He lived during the era of Great Hollywood, working with people like Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, and Joan Crawford.

She was Captain Marvel long before Brie Larson. In fact, her 'Adventures of Captain Marvel' was shot in 1941. Curiously, she retired from cinema in 1956.

Known as 'The Professor,' this stand-up genius was the mirror in which people like Lenny Bruce and Johnny Carson looked at themselves. His improv style and progressive ideals inspired many comedians and still continue to do so.

She was the first actress to win the Oscar two years in a row... in 1936 and 1937! As she confessed to 'The Telegraph,' "If you lose your curiosity, you're dead. There is so much in this world to know and I don't know anything. A life is just too short a time." Says someone who lived 104 years!

The last "Golden Girl" was 17 days away from reaching 100 years. Even 'People' magazine released a cover celebrating her centenary status when she passed away suddenly. For 17 days, we're not leaving this Hollywood queen off this list. We are 'Bettywhitters' for life!

Similar to Betty White, she was a bit short of her 100th birthday (a month and a half to be exact), but since she was married 9 times, so we added the time she lost by having to sign all those divorce papers. Another diva who deserves to be on the list, even if she was a few days short.