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Joanna Lumley

Risk 81

Actress

79 years oldBritish0 picksBorn May 1, 1946

The champagne-swilling, chain-smoking Patsy Stone from Absolutely Fabulous wasn't just a character—it was a lifestyle masterclass from Dame Joanna Lumley, who earned two BAFTAs playing Britain's most gloriously unhinged best friend. At 79, this national treasure hasn't slowed down, gallivanting across the globe for travel documentaries and championing causes with the same irrepressible energy she brought to Ab Fab. Whether she's conquering Broadway or campaigning for Gurkha rights, Lumley proves that living fabulously appears to be its own kind of preservation.

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Risk Score81/100 - Critical

About Joanna Lumley

The champagne-swilling, chain-smoking Patsy Stone from Absolutely Fabulous wasn't just a character—it was a lifestyle masterclass from Dame Joanna Lumley, who earned two BAFTAs playing Britain's most gloriously unhinged best friend. At 79, this national treasure hasn't slowed down, gallivanting across the globe for travel documentaries and championing causes with the same irrepressible energy she brought to Ab Fab. Whether she's conquering Broadway or campaigning for Gurkha rights, Lumley proves that living fabulously appears to be its own kind of preservation.

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