55 years old

I was 55 last week and my wonderful wife arranged for us to enjoy a lovely meal at a local pizzeria. It was a very nice time.

(My youngest was with us most of the time but seems to have been hiding when these were taken).

10 people who died at the age of 55

I did something like this once before. Sobering.

1. Emily Dickinson, solitary Massachusetts poet who posthumously became a giant of American literature

(December 10, 1830 -- May 15, 1886)

2. Bill Haley, unexpected American rock pioneer who sang "Rock Around the Clock"

(July 6, 1925 -- February 9, 1981)

3. Johnny Ramone, guitarist and long time member of The Ramones, rock star

(October 8, 1948 -- September 15, 2004)

4. Will Rogers, affable Oklahoma-born humorist, entertainer and wit

(November 4, 1879 -- August 15, 1935)

5. Woody Guthrie, American folk musician

(July 14, 1912 -- October 3, 1967)

6. Lee Remick, American TV and film actress

(December 14, 1935 -- July 2 1991)

7. Tammy Wynette, Country and Western musician and singer

(May 5, 1942 -- April 6 1998)

8. Tommy Boyce, Ssccessful American popular song writer especially with Bobby Hart

(September 29, 1939 – November 23, 1994)

9. Jack Ruby, The man who killed assassin Lee Harvey Oswald

(March 25, 1911 – January 3, 1967)

10. John Gregson, English film actor

 (15 March 1919 – 8 January 1975)