Joni (1979) featured a cast of 23 tracked actors. Of these, 10 (59%) are still alive today and 7 have passed away. The oldest surviving cast member is Bill Sorrells, age 93. This film starred Joni Eareckson Tada and Bert Remsen.
59% still with us· verified cast43% of full cast · incl. 6 unverified
Survivorship
Cast Reunion Index: 59% still living
Avg. Age at Death: 78.5 yrs
Deaths by Year
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Cast23 members
| Person | Character | Status | DOB | Age | DOD | Age in 1979 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joni | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Bert Remsen John Eareckson | John Eareckson | Deceased | 25/02/1925 | 74 | 22/04/1999 | 54 |
Katherine De Hetre Jay Eareckson | Jay Eareckson | Deceased | 18/09/1946 | 61 | 29/12/2007 | 33 |
 Cooper Huckabee Dick Filbert | Dick Filbert | Living | 08/05/1951 | 75 | — | 28 |
 John Milford Dr. Sherrill | Dr. Sherrill | Deceased | 07/09/1927 | 72 | 14/08/2000 | 52 |
 Jay W. MacIntosh Lindy Eareckson | Lindy Eareckson | Living | 30/03/1937 | 89 | — | 42 |
 Ernie Hudson Earl | Earl | Living | 17/12/1945 | 80 | — | 34 |
Michael Mancini Don Bertolli | Don Bertolli | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Louise Hoven Diana | Diana | Deceased | — | — | — | — |
 Richard Lineback Steve Estes | Steve Estes | Living | 04/02/1952 | 74 | — | 27 |
Sarah Rush Kathy Eareckson | Kathy Eareckson | Living | 20/09/1955 | 71 | — | 24 |
 Jeff Austin Butch | Butch | Living | 29/08/1954 | 72 | — | 25 |
Cheryl Harvey Betty | Betty | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Barbara Mallory Ann Wilson | Ann Wilson | Living | 19/03/1948 | 78 | — | 31 |
| BJ | Unverified | — | — | — | — | |
 Betsy Jones-Moreland Mrs. Barber | Mrs. Barber | Deceased | 01/04/1930 | 76 | 01/05/2006 | 49 |
Stephen Parr Marine Lt. | Marine Lt. | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
Barry Hamilton Marty | Marty | Unverified | — | — | — | — |
 Patricia Wilson Nurse Alice | Nurse Alice | Deceased | 17/06/1929 | 92 | 12/07/2021 | 50 |
Sean Morgan Dr. Southfield | Dr. Southfield | Living | 22/06/1941 | 85 | — | 38 |
 Lavelle Roby Nurse Anita | Nurse Anita | Living | 17/03/1941 | 85 | — | 38 |
 Gwen Van Dam Nurse Pauline | Nurse Pauline | Deceased | 05/11/1928 | 96 | 19/12/2024 | 51 |
 Bill Sorrells TV Reporter | TV Reporter | Living | 30/09/1933 | 93 | — | 46 |
