Luxurious Mansions of Golden Age Celebrities
Fame may be forever, but at the end of the day we all need a home where we lay our hat down, our personal oasis. It is, indeed, what many famous people go for and we’ve composed a list of celebrities from the famed Golden Age of Hollywood and their current or former houses.
They are still happily enjoying the fruits of their labor and living comfortably. Here is a look at the veteran stars from TV, music, and movies who live in gorgeous mansions that cost them a pretty penny!
Tippi Hedren, 90 years old – Sherman Oaks, Value unknown
Tippi Hedren is the matriarch of one of Hollywood’s most enduring acting families. Most remembered for her performance in The Birds by Alfred Hitchcock, Tippi is also the mother of actress Melanie Griffith, which makes her actress Dakota Johnson’s grandma. Tippi has also been famous for her love of animals. In fact, in the 70s, she and her family lived in their fabulous Sherman Oaks home with Neil, a full-grown lion, and six other cubs. However, this came to an end when Melanie, then a teenager, needed plastic surgery after being clawed in the face by one of the animals, which led to Tippi starting the Shambala Reserve.
Bob Newhart, 90 years old – Bel Air, ~$14.5 million
Bob Newhart is a real legend in the field of comedy. He has countless movies to his credit, as well as his popular sitcoms, The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart. Now, despite being 90 years old, he’s nowhere near retirement, as he still plays the recurring role of Professor Proton in both The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon.
For years, Bob famously lived in a fabulous home in Bel Air, which was designed by the famous architect, Wallace Neff. The 9,169-square-foot French Country-style home was sold in 2016 for a massive $14.5 million.
Clint Eastwood, 88 years old – Pebble Beach, ~$9.75 million
At 88 years old, Clint Eastwood could safely claim that he had worn many hats throughout his lifetime. He started out as an actor, making a name for himself in iconic, anti-hero characters like Dirty Harry. He would then move on to have an even more illustrious career as a filmmaker, even winning an Oscar for Best Director. He even went into politics for a time, becoming a mayor for a Californian town. For years, he had called Pebble Beach home, preferring a charming house built in the 1920s that offered spectacular ocean views. He has since put it up on the market for a whopping $9.75 million.
Barbara Eden, 87 years old – Chicago, ~$2.6 million
To this day, many recognize Barbara Eden as Jeannie of I Dream of Jeannie. Despite moving on to act in several movies and TV projects following the show, it is this role that Barbara is best remembered for, which led to her publishing the memoir, Jeannie Out of the Bottle. These days, she has managed to keep her activities largely private as she is now 87 years old and definitely enjoying a well-earned retirement. However, many would remember that in the 70s, she was married to Charles Fegert and they lived in an ultra-luxurious condo in Chicago with stunning views from all sides of the gorgeous skyline. Today, the property, which measures 3,300 square feet, is valued at $2.6 million.
Tom Selleck, 73 years old – Bay Ridge, Value unknown
Thanks to his telltale mustache, Tom Selleck remains a recognizable face on TV these days. Although he’s been in the business since the late 60s, he remains best known as the star of the popular 80s series, Magnum, P.I.. Now 73 years old, his current net worth is estimated at around $45 million.
Naturally, like most individuals who can afford it, Tom has been associated with a few stunning properties. However, no doubt he is most attached to his on-screen home in the popular series, Blue Bloods. The Colonial-style house in Bay Ridge right on 82nd Street is certainly an iconic one with its brick exterior and Gingerbread House style.
Barry Manilow, 76 years old – Los Angeles, ~ $3.5 Million
Dropping $3.5 million for a 5,400 square foot, 4-bedroom and 5-bathroom Mediterranean-style villa in the star-studded Hollywood Hills area may seem a bit pricey, but the fact that Barry Manilow once lived here, justifies the price tag. If for some reason you don’t know who Barry Manilow is, listen to some of his hit songs like Mandy or Can’t Smile Without You and we promise, you’ll get hooked like the millions of his fans.
The Bella Villa Sul Monte, as it is called, was built in 1925 and gives amazing views of the Sunset Strip and the ocean. The 3-story house has a fabulous outdoor court yard area, apart from a swimming pool and waterfall and slate stone terrace. Inside, there is the formal dining room, grand salon with fireplace, breakfast nook near the kitchen and a bar area.
Diana Ross, 75 Years Old – Greenwich, Connecticut, ~ $14.4 million
Diana Ross, the famous Motown diva owns a massive $7.3 million mansion in Greenwich called Quarry Farm. Although the town values the 12,562-square-foot residence at $14.4 million, Ross says that it is nothing spectacular! She, with the help of her lawyers, wants the town to lower their valuation of her 11-bedroom, 6-bathroom, and 5-fireplace house, by lowering their grading of its interiors.
The singer has owned the property for 30 years and had previously listed it for $39.5 million, but then changed her mind and rented it out instead. She also owns the 4 acres of waterfront land that sits next to her home but is currently lying vacant.
Beau Bridges, 77 years old – Hidden Hills, ~ $2.85 million
The 77-year-old actor Beau Bridges shows no sign of retiring anytime soon. Bridges comes from a family of actors, as his father is the famous Lloyd Bridges and his brother is Oscar winner Jeff Bridges. The actors has been working since the 60s, and there’s no doubt that he can afford luxuries such as this house in Hidden Hills. The property is a 1.15-acre estate with 7,000 square feet of living space. The English Tudor-style includes 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.
Smokey Robinson, 78 years old – Encino, ~ $8.75 million
In 2002, Smokey Robinson, the Motown legend, sold off his mansion located in Encino for $2.3 million after living a good 10 years in it. The same property has now undergone an expansion and massive renovations and is again listed by its present owners for a whopping $8.75 million. The entire 10,600 square foot main residence now sits on a 1.54-acre patch of land and comes with an added guest house, a spa, swimming pool and tall matured trees. The exterior of the house gives a very colonial feel although the interiors have a very modernist vibe with its predominantly white decor. The main house has a library, a home theater, 7 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. Any takers?
David Attenborough, 93 years old – West London, Value unknown
David Attenborough needs no introduction as he has pretty much been a staple of BBC’s countless nature shows through the years. He is also a nature historian, too, so not only does he know what he’s talking about, but his distinctive voice always guarantees that people sit up and pay attention. He’s now 93 years old and has lived in his beloved home in Richmond in West London for a long time, which has become news fodder many times over the years. A few years back, a severed head was found in the garden, which became crucial in solving a case that had stumped criminal defense attorneys for years. David also famously bought a pub adjacent to the property to stop contractors from building on the area. Not only did he invest $1.3 million to do so, but he also went on to create a wildlife haven on the property.
Dick Van Dyke, 93 years old – Encino, ~$6.512 million
Dick Van Dyke has been one of the world’s most beloved comedic actors since at least the late 1940s, but his career is still going strong even today, 70 years later. Indeed, at 93 years old, Dick has shown no signs of wanting to go on retirement and succumb to senior care. Instead, he recently appeared in Mary Poppins Returns. Interestingly, he was also in the original Mary Poppins film in 1964. He famously lives in a home in Encino, California, which is valued at approximately $6.512 million. It’s even as legendary as the veteran actor himself. When it was being built many decades ago, its contractors included Harrison Ford and Sergio Mendes, the popular Brazilian singer.
Lynda Carter, 68 years old – Maryland, Value unknown
Lynda Carter rose to fame in the 1970s when she appeared as Diana Prince aka the lead super-heroine in the live-action television series Wonder Woman. Aside from acting, Carter has also done some modeling for commercial and print ads. On the personal front, Carter’s second marriage with D.C. attorney Robert A. Altman made her quit Hollywood so she could join her husband in Washington and they could concentrate on starting a family.
Carter and her husband found the perfect home with this Maryland mansion, where the main house sits on 20,000 square feet of land. Carter and her family have lived in their Maryland home for over 25 years now, a home that she refers to as her happy place because lots of happy memories have been made there.
Connie Stevens, 81 years old – Los Angeles, ~$17 million
American viewers remember Connie Stevens for playing Cricket Blake in the television series Hawaiian Eye, but there’s more to the actress than meets the ‘eye’, as she is also a singer, screen writer, editor, cinematographer, and director. Yes, you read that right, she may appear to be a blonde bombshell on screen, but the actress is multi-talented. Now 81 years old, Stevens lives in this huge 1.91-acre estate in Holmby Hills. She bought the double gated property in 1974 for $350,000, and it’s now worth a whopping $17 million! The property includes a Colonial-style main house built in the 1930s that has 8,460-square-feet of living space, and includes 7 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms.
Frankie Avalon, 79 years old – La Quinta, California, ~ $955K
Yesteryear’s teen acting sensation and singer of hits like ‘Why’ and ‘Venus,’ Frankie Avalon must have been an avid golfer back in 2005 when he bought this La Quinta golf course retreat for $1,185,000. We wonder why he then sold off the 3,285-square-foot home for just $955,000 in 2009, for quite a loss. With 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, pool, spa, and stunning views of the San Jacinto Mountains beyond, this Spanish-style desert getaway will be a hit even among those prospective buyers who go not even like golf!
Tina Turner, 81 Years Old – South of France, Undisclosed Amount
Even though she’s basically retired, Tina Turner still holds the record for being one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. Often referred to as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, many still can’t help but sing along whenever they hear her hit songs, such as What’s Love Got to Do with It, Proud Mary, Private Dancer, and We Don’t Need Another Hero. Years ago, Turner moved to Europe, and stays either in her house in Switzerland, or this gorgeous villa of hers in the south of France. The singer sees her house as some kind of spiritual place, since it’s situated between two mountains, enveloped by trees, with a great view of the ocean.
Joanne Woodward: ~ $9.9 Million, Westport, Connecticut
When the dashing Hollywood couple and legendary actors Joanne Woodward and her husband, Paul Newman, both lived in Westport, Joanne bought a former mill for her mother to live in and now, the entire property consisting of the mill and the larger house (6,442 square feet) is for sale, with an asking price of about $9.9 million!
In fact you can buy the entire lot with 2 houses, a 200-year old barn, and 10.46 acres of land for that price. The quaint little place is perfect with around 355 feet of serene river frontage, a tasting room and wine cellar, patio, porch, original woodwork, exposed beams and 5 fireplaces to keep the chill away.
Jack Nicholson, 81 years old – Mulholland Drive, ~ $595,000
Mulholland Drive has become famous because of two main reasons, David Lynch immortalized it through his famous mystery thriller Mulholland Drive in 2001, and it has been associated, since the 70s, with the Hollywood bad boys Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson. Thus, the place has been nicknamed ‘Bad Boy Drive’. Perhaps because Nicholson’s home is safely secluded within its private canyon, he decided to walk around his home without any clothes on, for months at end. The actor has owned the house since 1975 until he put it up for sale in 2012, finally conceding with the talk that the house is cursed. Nicholson bought it for $49,000 in 1975 but the selling price is reportedly $595,000. In case you didn’t know, this was the same place where director Roman Polanski indecently assaulted a 13-year-old girl. Polanski was charged but fled the United States before he was given his sentence. Nicholson was out of the country when the crime happened.
Jane Fonda, 82 years old – Beverly Hills, ~$13 million
Looking at Jane Fonda today, it is very hard to believe that she is already 82 years old as she is still an extremely attractive woman. She can certainly still command an audience, if the success of her recent film, Book Club, is any indication. She also wears the most fabulous dresses at red carpet events, which makes her a real style icon, even in her 80s.
Furthermore, she lives as fabulously as expected. One of her most well-known houses is this 4-bedroom manse in Beverly Hills. It measures 7,102 square feet and features a glass elevator and a pool heated by solar panels. Indeed, we didn’t expect anything less.
Carol Burnett, 86 years old – Undisclosed Amount, San Antonio
When your career in entertainment spans 70 years, you’re a certified legend, and doesn’t Carol Burnett know it! The comedian, actress, writer, and singer was one of the first women to have her own popular show on television, The Carol Burnett Show. But many years before she moved to Hollywood, she lived in this humble San Antonio house with her grandmother.
She even writes about it in her memoir, about how she bathed in the kitchen sink and used to skate on the house’s wooden floor. The house was eventually sold off and was going to be demolished to make way for a parking lot but eventually, the iconic home was cut into 3 parts and moved 8 blocks away to where it stands now. It was donated in 2007 to American Sunrise, a charitable organization.
Christopher Plummer, 90 years old – Darien, ~$12.5 million
Christopher Plummer is best remembered for playing the timeless role of Captain Von Trapp in The Sound of Music. Despite numerous and far greater achievements since, there’s no doubt that this character is his most beloved one.
He even bought a home on Dariel, Connecticut that is definitely reminiscent of the iconic chalet in the classic musical. Sitting on the beach of the Long Island Sound, the property includes wide-open foyers and terraces that overlook its 200-feet long private beach. Add to that its famous, Oscar-winning resident and it has since been valued at $12.5 million.
Richard Branson, 68 years old – Necker Island, ~$10 million
Richard Branson needs little introduction as the head honcho of the Virgin Group of companies. He’s also an intrepid adventurer and well-known philanthropist. It is definitely within character for him to acquire a fabulous island right in the British Virgin Islands. We are, of course, talking about the legendary Necker Island, which he bought for only $180,000 back in the day. He then spent a whopping $10 million in its development. This investment has since paid off as the island, which is open to the public, is rented out at $77,500 per night! Of course, with luxury villas and unobstructed beach access, it’s definitely well worth the price tag.
Reba McEntire, 65 years old – Lebanon, Tennessee, ~ $3.1 million
A Nashville businessman looked at Reba McEntire’s 83-acre property called Starstruck Farm Estate and decided to buy it for $3.1 million and turn in into a luxury event center, available for fundraisers, galas, retreats, reunions, and other occasions.
The 13-acre estate has a 12,816 square foot home with 7 bedrooms, all named after country music legends (such as Reba, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash). apart from a chef’s kitchen, there is an 8-car garage, guest house, wine room, equestrian center, barn, home theatre, and so much more. It’s located right next to Old Hickory Lake, which just makes it even more amazing.
Ali MacGraw, 81 years old – Santa Fe, Value unknown
Ali MacGraw became an overnight sensation when she starred in the cult classic Love Story. She would later star in The Getaway opposite Steve McQueen, which would become the start of a very famous love affair. The pair was married for 4 years before sadly calling in their respective divorce attorneys. Despite remarrying soon after, it was clear to everyone that Ali was the love of Steve’s life until his death in 1980, just 2 years after their divorce. Ali, meanwhile, never remarried. Instead, she retreated out of the public eye and adopted a bohemian lifestyle centered on yoga. In 1994, her home in Malibu burned down and she relocated in Santa Fe in a very boho-chic home where she has lived since.
Christopher Lloyd, 80 years old – Montecito, ~ $6.45 million
Christopher Lloyd is famous for playing the role of Dr. Emmett Brown aka Doc in the beloved Back to the Future film series, as well as the TV sitcom Taxi. Now 80, the actor doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. One of the things the actor invested his money on is this Umbria-inspired country home in Montecito that sits on 5-acres of land, has 4,600 square feet of living space, and includes 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, a spa, gardens, pool, expansive lawn, fountains, and a Bocce ball court. Lloyd had this house built after his original home on the estate caught fire in 2008.
Terry Bradshaw, 70 years old – Thackerville, ~$9.95 million
These days, Terry Bradshaw is the most sought-after and the most highly-respected analysts and commentator in the world of professional football. He himself enjoyed massive success as a quarterback until his retirement in 1983, which makes the foremost expert in the league indeed. From his massive payroll as a player and later, as a broadcaster, Terry has amassed quite a sizeable net worth over the decades. One of his indulgences is his Circle 12 Ranch in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Sitting on 744 acres of land, Terry has since listed the horse and cattle ranch on the market for almost $10 million as managing such a large estate has become more difficult for a man of 70. We won’t be surprised if he’s already shopping for senior apartments.
Cher, 72 years old – Malibu, ~$45 million
Of course, who doesn’t know Cher? She is a true Hollywood queen who made her name both as a singer and an actress, and she has since achieved legendary status many times over. Even now at 72 years old, Cher still commands a great deal of respect and awe. Most recently, she wowed audiences as part of the cast of Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, while Dancing Queen, her subsequent Abba tribute album, has become a chart-topper. True to form, the flamboyant diva and gay icon counts among her many properties a magnificent 16,000-square-foot estate in Malibu. Designed in an Italian-Renaissance theme from the exterior to the interior design, it is currently valued at $45 million.
Martha Stewart, 77 years old – East Hampton, Value unknown
Martha Stewart is literally a household name as a massively popular home and lifestyle maven. At some point, she had enjoyed a net worth of a massive $500 million. Unfortunately, her insider stock trading conviction of 2004 landed her in jail. She has since been pardoned by POTUS Donald Trump, however, and has since rebuilt much of her fortune. Naturally, as a home expert, it goes without saying that Martha has made some great real estate investments, including her fabulous home in East Hampton. The house, built in 1878, is located right on the famed Lily Pond Lane. Martha reportedly bought it when it was in a shabby state and worked her magic on the interior design.
Al Pacino, 78 years old – Palisades, ~ $3.3 million
The Godfather actor Al Pacino owns many properties in the area of Palisades in New York, but in 2013 he disposed off two of them, with one being a guest house attached to his main residence. The 4,340 square foot detached guest house is bang next door to his home and comes with 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, apart from amazing panoramic views of the Hudson River below. Initially asking for almost $4.5 million, he finally sold this property to music producers and songwriters Sabelle and Curt Frasca for $3.3 million. Not a bad price if you get to live next door to Al, right?
Hulk Hogan, 65 years old – Belleair, FL, ~ $6.2 million
For all the fans suffering from Hulk-mania, this Belleair home of the wrester Hulk Hogan is a familiar one. That’s because his reality show Hogan Knows Best, featuring his ex-wife and 2 kids, was shot here. The 17,145 square foot home was first listed with a price tag of $25 million, but could only fetch $6.2 million when it was finally sold after many years, all thanks to the housing crisis. The manse gives amazing views of both the Clearwater Beach and Sand Key, even as you soak in the beautiful backyard pool with a 2-tier waterfall. The 1.5 acre property also has a separate guest apartment and it’s own boat house and dock with boat lifts.
Kirk Douglas, 102 years old – Palm Springs, ~$3.5 million
Kirk Douglas is not only one of the biggest stars to ever grace the silver screen, with classic blockbuster movies like Spartacus to his credit, but he also started one of Hollywood’s greatest family acting dynasties. His son is, of course, now-veteran actor Michael Douglas who, in turn, is actor Cameron Douglas’ dad. For sure all these Douglases had happy memories in Kirk’s splendid former home in Palm Springs. The house, built in 1954, was designed by Donald Wexler, the famous architect to the stars. Its value has been pegged at $3.5 million and for good reason as it measures a good 4,000 square feet and offers stunning views of the lush hills all around.
Little Richard, 86 years old – Los Angeles, ~ $1.9 Million
Little Richard, the musician who gave us hits like “Long Tall Sally” and “Good Golly Miss Molly,” was actually born as Richard Penniman and once lived in this Lafayette Square Spanish Revival-style home in Los Angeles. Richard’s former property has now been sold off for nearly $1.9 million. He had bought the home in 1950s for his mother, but it became an “open house” of sorts for entertainers like Etta James, Jackie Williams, and James Brown, who would often visit. Richard even got married to Ernestine Campbell in this 3,300 square foot, 4 bedroom house. You could say that there is a LOT of history to this real estate property.
Angela Lansbury, 93 years old – Cork, Value unknown
Famed English actress Angela Lansbury was born in London and spent a good portion of her adult life living in the United States when her career in Hollywood took off. However, the half-Irish actress definitely has an enduring relationship with Ireland. In the 70s, she left the hustle and bustle of Hollywood to live in Cork with her family where she could focus on child care. She bought a picturesque house on a cliff with spectacular views of the sea and has lived there since. No doubt, it is a priceless and much-beloved property.
Judge Judy Sheindlin, 76 years old – Greenwich, ~$13 million
Lawyers make a lot of money, everyone knows that. But even the prolific attorneys can’t catch up to Judge Judy Sheindlin’s $45-million net worth. Judge Judy, as she is most fondly known, is the highest-paid TV star, after all, thanks to her massively popular TV show of the same name, Judge Judy. If her fabulous real estate portfolio is any indication, she has definitely come a long way from being a New York prosecutor and later, judge. Her fabulous Greenwich estate is definitely of note. Valued at $13 million, it has 9 bedrooms and truly spectacular outdoor spaces.
David Letterman, 71 years old – North Salem, ~$10 million
David Letterman is arguably the “man who started it all” when it comes to late-night television. For decades, he hosted his own popular late shows until finally going into retirement. This, however, didn’t last long as he is now back to hosting a new show on Netflix, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman. Today, he is estimated to be worth around $400 million, which means all his properties are likely acquired without a mortgage and that their house insurance premiums are all paid up. One of his properties is his North Salem home, which is nothing short of spectacular. Built in a colonial-style design, the 8-bedroom estate is valued at $10 million.
Gary Oldman, 60 years old – Los Feliz, ~$5 million
Gary Oldman is considered as one of the best actors of his generation. He’s portrayed all of his roles with so much passion that you will completely forget that it is Gary Oldman you’re watching and believe his reel-life characters, instead. Some of his famous and award-winning roles include his characters in Bram Stoker’s Dracula, JFK, The Dark Knight Trilogy, and in Darkest Hour. Los Feliz in California is the place the actor decided to settle, in a 3,168-square-foot Georgian Colonial house that has four bedrooms and five bathrooms. Although some thought Oldman would permanently live in this house, reports claimed he recently sold it to actress Vanessa Hudgens and her longtime boyfriend Austin Butler, for $5 million.
Linda Hunt, 73 years old – Hollywood, Value unknown
Linda Hunt, who plays the beloved character of Hetty Lange in NCIS: Los Angeles, was noticeably missing for much of the series’ latest season. This is because she figured in an auto accident earlier in 2018 and had been in recovery for some time. Of course, there’s no better place to recuperate than in her lovely home in Hollywood, a 2-bedroom Craftsman-style home that she shares with her wife, Karen Kline. It’s a rather simple home, but it’s clear that Linda and Karen have taken great pains in making the interior design their own, making it a truly priceless sanctuary.
Sally Field, 72 years – Malibu, $5.9 million
An award winning prolific actress, Sally Field, has been in the industry for so long that two generations have seen her entertain them and she still continue to do so, even today. A resident of Malibu, she listed her gorgeous 5,964-square foot home, which sits on little over 3 acres of prime land. The house comes with 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, along with a 4-car parking space, swimming pool, tennis court, office space and even a guest house. This property was once owned by singer and actress Olivia Newton John, and has amazing views of the Tuna Canyon Park and hills all around. You can also see the rehab facility Promises, from here house. That’s one place which is frequented by many celebs.
Beverly Cleary, 102 years old – Northeast Portland, ~$362,000
Beverly Cleary is truly one of America’s living national treasures. She is most beloved for the many children’s books that she wrote, which has been enjoyed by many generations. Many of these stories are set in Northeast Portland’s Grant Park area where Beverly was born and raised herself. In fact, she derived most of her material from her own life and her beloved town. Today, the 3-bedroom that she grew up in 3340 NE Hancock Street is valued at $362,000 and is a stop for Beverly’s fans who make pilgrimages to the town each year. Beverly, however, is in senior care in California as she is now 102 years old.
Keith Richards, 75 years old – Mississauga, ~$6.8 million
Keith Richards is, hands down, one of the best guitarists of all time. As a founding member of the legendary band the Rolling Stones, Keith himself is a legend, as well. He’s now 75 years old and has a net worth amounting to a whopping $340 million. Even his real estate investments have become quite legendary. He reportedly mostly lives in his mansion in Weston, Connecticut, but he also owns a fantastic English estate in Sussex and an island getaway in the Turks & Caicos. However, no doubt his home in Mississauga is the most interesting one. Built as an octagon, the house is located on the banks of the Credit River and has an interior design that’s as unique as its architecture. Its value? A cool $6.8 million.
Jerry Lee Lewis, 83 years old – Nesbit, Value unknown
Jerry Lee Lewis is a true rock and roll legend. His meteoric rise started in the 50s, and his career was nearly derailed when he kicked the hornet’s nest by marrying his first cousin, who was only 13 years old at the time. This ended in divorce and Jerry Lee was able to avoid bankruptcy by making a spectacular comeback. By the 70s, he was already back at the top of his game. Around this time, he purchased his beloved Lewis Ranch in Nesbit, Mississippi, which is close enough to his beloved city of Memphis. He and his family have lived in the ranch since then. Today, it is actually open to the public as a museum where fans can take a guided tour to see snippets of Lee’s life.