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Richard Gere

Risk 78

Actor

76 years oldAmerican1 pickBorn August 31, 1949

Once the silver fox who made corporate raiders and naval officers irresistible to audiences everywhere, Richard Gere defined 80s heartthrob status with *Pretty Woman* and *An Officer and a Gentleman*. Now 76, he's traded Hollywood's spotlight for quieter pursuits—Tibetan Buddhism, human rights activism, and presumably a lot of meditation. Whether his zen lifestyle will grant him longevity or he's simply made peace with the inevitable, Gere remains one to watch.

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Risk Score78/100 - Critical

About Richard Gere

Once the silver fox who made corporate raiders and naval officers irresistible to audiences everywhere, Richard Gere defined 80s heartthrob status with *Pretty Woman* and *An Officer and a Gentleman*. Now 76, he's traded Hollywood's spotlight for quieter pursuits—Tibetan Buddhism, human rights activism, and presumably a lot of meditation. Whether his zen lifestyle will grant him longevity or he's simply made peace with the inevitable, Gere remains one to watch.

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