BBC/Claire Starr©These individuals haven’t let age stop them from being successful people later in life. They choose to do keep doing amazing things even as they grow older!
Everyone on the list is a true inspiration to us all. They have pursued their dreams, followed their hearts, and did whatever they wanted.
Wiser with age and possibly bolder than when they were young.
What does success look like later in life?
Let’s take a look at some stand-out successful people who have achieved amazing things as they age.
Pam Brooks completed a 90-mile charity walk
89-year-old Pam walked 90 miles along the South East coastline for charity.
She trekked from Selsey, West Sussex, to Winchelsea Beach in East Sussex. Her efforts raised funds and awareness of a Mothers’ Union programme that supports literacy and savings programmes in Burundi, East Africa.
Pam lives in Rustington now with her husband, however, they lived in Burundi – one of the world’s most impoverished nations – until 1979.
Another reason Pam decided to embark on the lengthy walk was to honour her 90th birthday, which is coming up in November.
Richard Cameron became an online viral sensation
This pianist has found fame at 92-years-old after having only played in York and London hotels his entire career.
Richard Cameron received thousands of views on YouTube after professional musician Karl Mullen posted videos online of him playing piano.
Despite having had two heart attacks and suffering from kidney problems, Richard Cameron still makes time to play for around 15 minutes each day.
Richard joins our successful people later in life list as an accomplished musician, but his online fame has also made him very popular with the older ladies.
After retiring from performing in public 13 years ago Mr Cameron says his new public profile has been a “nice surprise”.
Image: Mike Sweeney
Mike Sweeney was selected for England’s over 75s
At the age of 76, BBC radio presenter Mike Sweeney was “incredibly honoured” to receive the international call up for the England football team.
After impressing during a trial at Beaconsfield FC. He made his debut for the over 75s team in July, 2024. They played against Wales in the inaugural Aneurin Bevan Shield fixture and won 7-1 at St George’s Park.
Mike Sweeny said he was still “pinching himself” over getting picked for the squad. The squad as a whole is a group of successful people later in life.
Image: Ken Pollock
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Maurice Newman skates 100 miles a week
Despite being 80 years old, Maurice Newman loves to skate 100 miles every week and he won’t be reducing that mileage anytime soon.
The enthusiastic inline skater from Herne Bay has been addicted to the sport for the past 20 years.
Maurice told the BBC his plan was to become “really good” at skating by the age of 90 and not stop skating “until the end”.
He said: “When I’m skating I’m a child. I’m free. I don’t have any worries.”
D-Day veteran married his bride at 100-years-old
Harold Terens made our list of successful people later in life because it is a huge success to find love, even more so at the age of 100.
“Love isn’t just for young people” the D-Day veteran’s new wife, 96, told the BBC.
Harold Terens and his Jeanne were married in June, 2024.
They live together in Normandy, France and are very happily married.
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Hannah McLaren I've worked at DC Thomson for six years! I began as an intern at My Weekly and The Scots Magazine, which was extended by a few months to help out at The People's Friend. I then covered maternity as Celebrity Editor for My Weekly, before I became Multimedia Journalist at The Scots Magazine. Currently I'm writing digital content across each title.
