Marlo Thomas
Better known as Marlo Thomas, Margaret Julia Thomas came to this world in 1937. First known for her time starring in That Girl in 1966, she carried her popular role until 1971. Phil Donahue would soon be convinced to marry her in 1980, and Thomas and the acclaimed talk-show host soon rose to power couple status. Their combined presence and charisma made them hot property within showbiz.
While younger folks might struggle to recognize her, Marlo was everywhere when it came to television and movies, and she even header several personal projects. In modern times, Marlo became a dedicated philanthropist, taking over from her father’s St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital which he established.
Linda Ronstadt
Initially finding her fame and fortune in the renowned Troubadour Theatre as a country-rock and folk music star, Ronstadt would go on to pioneer a whole new style of music. She would quickly secure her titles like “Queen of Rock” and “First Lady of Rock.”
With 31 gold and platinum records and a phenomenal 10 Grammys to her name, it came as a terrible shock to the music world when the Queen announced that she had developed Parkinson’s disease in 2013. This marked the end of her music career. She did not fade into obscurity, however, and her autobiography, Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir was a huge success.