[PallMal]

Is it me, or does it seem that more and more people are dying before they reach 80 years old, then say, 20 or 30 years ago?

[kosciusko51]

Well, it seems like there are more octogenarians in the Senate than 20 or 30 years ago.

[Red Badger]

I notice that as well, but it may be because, at 65, I am approaching that age, too..................................

[dfwgator]

If you’re talking celebrities from the 70s, it kind of makes sense, it was a time of excess, it takes a toll in the end.

[Sans-Culotte]

Is it me, or does it seem that more and more people are dying before they reach 80 years old, then say, 20 or 30 years ago?

I dunno, I know several people in their 80's. My dad is 85. I always expect "stars" to die a bit younger. They live a fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle, and there may be too much sex, drugs and booze along the way. "The candle that burns twice as bright...etc". I saw that French actress/singer Juliette Greco died about a week ago at the age of 93.

[political1]

Four of the members of the Grateful Dead are still alive, and still playing. Some people can live hard and somehow still survive.