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How old is J. M. Coetzee?

Born February 9, 1940 in Cape Town, South Africa

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Years old today

J. M. Coetzee is 86 years old.

Born: 1940
Next birthday: 87th

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1940–1980

John Lennon

Singer-songwriter and co-founder of The Beatles, later a peace activist.

MusicWould be 85

Photo: Bob Gruen / Capitol Records · Public domain

1940–2022

Pelé

Edson Arantes do Nascimento (23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022), better known by his nickname Pelé, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century.

SportsWould be 85

Photo: Unknown author · Public domain

1940–1973

Bruce Lee

Bruce Lee (born Lee Jun-fan; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, actor, and filmmaker.

FilmWould be 85

Photo: National General Pictures · Public domain

b. 1940

Al Pacino

Alfredo James Pacino ( pə-CHEE-noh; Italian:; born April 25, 1940) is an American actor. Known for his intense performances on stage and screen, Pacino is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of all time.

FilmAge 86

Photo: Embajada de EEUU en la Argentina · CC BY 2.0

1940–2011

Wangari Muta Maathai

Wangarĩ Maathai (1 April 1940 – 25 September 2011) was a Kenyan social, environmental, and political activist who founded the Green Belt Movement, an environmental non-governmental organization focused on planting trees, environmental conservation, and women's rights.

PoliticsWould be 86

Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

1940–1996

Joseph Brodsky

Iosif Aleksandrovich Brodsky (24 May 1940 – 28 January 1996), anglicized as Joseph, was a Russian and American poet and essayist.

LiteratureWould be 86

Photo: Anefo / Croes, R.C. · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl