# Who are our current "Abe Vigodas"? (people you might be surprised to learn are still alive)

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**Author:** ![Tokushizu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c67d28/32.png) [@Tokushizu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tokushizu)\
**Post date:** [January 11, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-our-current-abe-vigodas-people-you-might-be-surprised-to-learn-are-still-alive/919985/791 "2025-01-11T17:26:36Z")

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Sam Moore has now passed away at 89.

> [@Soul Man Sam Moore has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soul-man-sam-moore-has-died/1012843):
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> Sam Moore, one half of Sam & Dave has died at age 89. Their music had a bit of a revival when The Blues Brothers movie came out.

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