In 1982, Leonid Brezhnev died age 75. In 1984, Yuriy Andropov died age 69. In 1985, Konstantin Chernenko died age 73.

In 1982, Leonid Brezhnev died age 75. In 1984, Yuriy Andropov died age 69. In 1985, Konstantin Chernenko died age 73.

At the time the Politburo was often described as a gerontocracy.

Bernie Sanders is 78 years old, Joe Biden is 77 years old and Donald Trump is 73 years old.

— Alexander Clarkson (@APHClarkson) March 3, 2020