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I'm 50, my father will be 87 in March, he's still working two jobs.
His father died at 92, he probably would have lived a lot longer but his liver gave up from years of drinking. much of it in his later years, especially when his wife, my grandmother passed at 88.

That's the good news.

My mother died at 42. Her father at 56. Her mother at 82.

I suppose they will balance each other out and I've got another 20 years at most.

Yup. Dad died at 53

Yes. But things didnt look good for this outcome.

Dad died at 56, his brother at 53..other uncle at 53.

I had a heart attack at 31 and a Doctor who told me point blank " Don't put a lot of money in an IRA..."

Wellllllll...Im still here at 67 and my "numbers" are all good.


( Except for my IRA...I believed my Doctor...)

Dang lying doctors.

I hate that you did not get to know your Dad. Are you close with aunts/uncles?

Got a ways to go. Pop passed away in 2016 aged 82. I'm only 60.

Really glad to e-know you, Ingwe

Dad died from cancer at 53. I’m 46 and hoping I make it a bit longer.



And holy smokes there’s some old dudes around here. Give it hell men

For years, we didn't talk much. Mom was traumatized badly, and moved away from them. But, about ten years ago we reconnected after a Vietnam Reunion group contacted me and invited me to take my Dads place at their table. Learning more about him brought the family closer together.

So, yes, thankfully the relationships have been somewhat reestablished. I'm very thankful for that Reunion Group. Top notch group of guys.

my dad passed at 94. but his last 10 years he dident know anything stayed in a nursing home during that time. I am 82 and with a farily good mind but have prostate cancer and COPD, my time may be limited.. HAHAHAHA.

My Dad lived to be 89, worked till he was 82. I'm 70 and I retired at 64 now enjoying retired life my health is good, I workout three days a week and walk a mile every day. Only issue for the last couple of years has been difficulty with balance/equilibrium issues.

Ask again in 20 years.

Dad died in 05 @ 85, if it hadn't been for Alzheimer's he might till be here. His physical health was very good & he knew how to take care of himself until his mind was taken.

Having seen his history, I hope to hell I don't live that long. Told wife that if I get that way to please take me to the vet & have me put down.

I just turned 65 yesterday. Dad made to 81. Most of his brothers made it to the mid-80's. No problems health wise for me. I've been on BP meds for awhile. Strokes are the killer in my gene pool.

I just turned 65 yesterday. Dad made to 81. Most of his brothers made it to the mid-80's. No problems health wise for me. I've been on BP meds for awhile. Strokes are the killer in my gene pool.

My dad is still alive at 90

I haven’t outlived mine but I can say I have made it to 50 without having a massive heart attach like he did when he was 43.

Dad lived 60years and 1 day. So I need about 11 more years to out live him. A good majority of men on both sides of my family died in there 50's but they were mostly smokers and heavy drinkers that lived a hard life. I have the hard life part down but dont drink much or smoke. I don't worry about it to much as I believe when its your time its your time.

I'm 55. My dad died at 69 with prostate cancer when I was 37. I thought he was too young then and I definitely think that now.

Yes, by 12 years so far, he was a Renegade, we buried him at 45 years old.