Odetta was born on December 31, 1930 and died on December 2, 2008. Odetta would have been 77 years old at the time of death or 81 years old today.
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There is no clear answer, some youngins are old and some oldins are young. Another opinion: At least 80. On the lighter side. This answer was kindly dedicated to Lazarus