11 Living Legends Who Deserve Their Flowers

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Don’t only buy flowers for funerals, get the bouquet today.

We often times get lost in grief and forget to celebrate the ones we have in the flesh.

Through the Golden Age of Hollywood, Civil Rights Movement, (and the internet)— these historic icons have experienced it ALL. Our Black living legends are testaments to time, grit, faith, and passion.

While many have surpassed the tender age of 80 years old, most are still very active and in the limelight. You can experience Stevie Wonder perform his infamous ballads on tour and you can still watch Loretta Devine chew up the silver screen.

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This list honors the Black musicians, thespians, activists, and athletes who are fortunately still with us and still working!

Keep scrolling to see our 11 Living Legends Who Deserve Their Flowers!

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