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From the graph in the paper, it seems that once you make it till 60, the mortality rate is actually lower if you're famous. I'm guessing it's because the ones w
by silvandeboer 9mo ago
From the graph in the paper, it seems that once you make it till 60, the mortality rate is actually lower if you're famous. I'm guessing it's because the ones with an extreme lifestyle don't make it that far, and the famous singers have more money to spend on healthcare than the less famous singers.
- Jeff_Brown 9mo agoAlso there's a widespread stress of "how will I get by?" among old people that rich people dodge. And the people who make it a long time have probably learned how to push back against agents pushing them to work too much. I keep thinking about Willie Nelson.
- jedberg 9mo ago> I'm guessing it's because the ones with an extreme lifestyle don't make it that far Keith Richards and Steven Tyler would like a word. :)