80 years old (Born on September 03, 1944)
Happy Birthday, Ty Warner! May your day be filled with more joy than collectors felt discovering a rare Beanie Baby tucked away in Grandma's attic. You've turned plush toys into gold and made bean-filled animals the currency of nostalgia—quite an achievement for someone whose empire began with tiny stuffed critters!From humble beginnings to building a billion-dollar legacy (worth $2.6 billion as of 2013!), you've proven that sometimes all it takes is creativity, persistence, and perhaps just enough beans inside adorable fabric creatures. Here's wishing you another year full of success—and may your birthday cake never retire or become collectible!