Bob Hope American Variety." He last made an appearance at the Hope Classic in 2000, where he hugged Swedish golfer Jesper Pernevik. Hope celebrated his 100th birthday on May 29, 2003. He is among a small group of notable centenarians in the field of entertainment. To mark this event, the intersection of Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles was named "Bob Hope Square" and his centennial was declared "Bob Hope Day" in 35 states. Even at 100, Hope maintained his self-deprecating sense of humor, quipping, "I'm so old, they've canceled my blood type." He converted to Roman Catholicism late in life. In
Evée LeBlanc 86 to 450 pounds. In July 1936, LeBlanc took American President Franklin D. Roosevelt tuna fishing on his boat "The Judge II". President Roosevelt did not manage to catch a tuna. In July 1942, LeBlanc caught an 800-pound tuna off of Wedgeport. On June 25, 1978, an Acadian celebration was held in Ste. Anne du Ruisseau, during which LeBlanc's 100th birthday was celebrated. LeBlanc played the accordion at his birthday celebration. LeBlanc died in Yarmouth on September 26, 1978, one month after his 100th birthday. He was married to Rose (LeBlanc) and they had six children. Evée LeBlanc Evée LeBlanc