7 Older Celebrities Who Absolutely Refuse To Retire

7 Celebrities Reveal Why Retirement Is A Dirty Word

While many of us look forward to hitting the magical age where we can collect retirement income and say goodbye to a lifetime of 9-to-5 work, it seems celebrities are a different species.

Here are some famous post 50s who say retirement might as well be a four-letter word.

1. Betty White, the former "Golden Girl," is older than sliced bread at 93 and has been recognized by Guinness World Records for having the longest-running TV career of any woman in history.

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2. Warren Buffett, 85, has billions of dollars at his disposal but says he doesn't work for the money.

3. Judi Dench, 80, has left an enduring legacy in film including her best-known role as "M" in the Bond franchise.

4. Paul McCartney, 73, has been making music for decades since "The Beatles" split.

5. Karl Lagerfeld, 82, has made a name for himself in the fashion world as a designer and creative director.

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6. Clint Eastwood, 85, has seen his career go from on-screen heartthrob to behind-the-scenes director.

7. Sophia Loren, 81, says she doesn't ever want to stop learning, no matter how old she gets.

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