As we look back at 2025, a remarkable group of individuals and institutions reached the 100-year milestone and beyond. From iconic entertainers to unsung professionals and enduring organizations, these centennials remind us that longevity is shaped by purpose, movement, creativity, and connection.

A survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and a powerful voice for justice, Viola “Mother” Fletcher lived 111 remarkable years. From her heartbreaking childhood memories to her unwavering fight for recognition and repair, her legacy stands as a testament to resilience, truth, and the unbreakable human spirit.

She campaigned for 36 years to unite a divided nation — and her persistence gave America Thanksgiving. Sarah Josepha Hale’s 90-year life shows how purpose, intellect, and determination can shape a country and leave a legacy that outlives us all.

From widowed father to world-record marathoner, cancer survivor, and pioneering environmentalist, Mike Fremont is redefining what 100 can look like. At 103, he still runs, still races canoes, and still believes the best years can be ahead of us — no matter our age.

At 92, Willie Nelson is still writing, touring, and inspiring millions. From outlaw country to Farm Aid, his lifelong passion for music, mindfulness, and movement shows that longevity isn’t about slowing down — it’s about staying true to what keeps you alive.

From starship captain to real-life space traveler, William Shatner continues to model curiosity, reinvention, and purpose — proof that adventure doesn’t retire, it just finds new frontiers.

The composer behind cinema’s most familiar themes shows how curiosity, craft, and collaboration can keep you vibrant well into your 90s—and still dreaming up what’s next.

From jazz prodigy to barrier-breaking executive and the architect behind era-defining records, Quincy Jones modeled creative reinvention—and kept shaping culture well into his 90s.