They died 'doing what they loved': The stories of workers in their 80s who died on the job

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Joyner Library and Ralph Scott
Ralph Scott, who died in 2022, worked at East Carolina University's Joyner Library for 52 years.

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Linda Hamilton, 69, says she doesn't want to 'chase longevity'

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Linda Hamilton.
Linda Hamilton, 69, says she isn't chasing beauty or longevity.

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A 55-year-old health founder shared 55 reasons he feels his fittest, sharpest, and happiest. 5 tips could add 10 years to your life.

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Kevin Dahlstrom pictured bouldering.
Kevin Dahlstrom bouldering.

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Michelle Obama says no one should see turning 35 as a deadline for marriage or success

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Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama

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I'm 81 and can't retire, so I work a part-time job for $18 an hour. Regret is a waste of time.

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Kathy Curtis
Kathy Curtis, 81, works part-time for her local water company to pay her bills.

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The real cost of caring for aging parents — and the lessons behind it

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Caring for aging parents can be one of the most emotional and financially challenging experiences in adult life — but it can also be immensely rewarding. Four Americans share how they became caregivers to their elderly parents, and the lessons learned along the way.

Dolly Parton's secret to staying young is incredibly simple

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Dolly Parton on stage.
Dolly Parton will turn 80 in January.

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Morgan Freeman, 88, says a 95-year-old actor inspired the mindset that keeps him from retiring

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Morgan Freeman.
Morgan Freeman.

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America has an elderly housing crisis. The solution is hiding in your backyard.

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Rear view of a retired senior man reading a newspaper in front of houses.

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To most New Yorkers, Coney Island is the people's playground, known for treacherous Cyclone rides and Nathan's hot dog-eating competitions. To Ruth Douglas, it's been home for the last 40 years.

June Squibb, 96, says she always feels 35

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June Squibb is holding a glass in her hand.
June Squibb, 96, says she feels young where it counts — on the inside.

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