Happy birthday! Tony Blair turns 72 today

By Lori Macatee
London
Last updated on May 6, 2025

The iconic and legendary politician turns 72 on Tuesday, May. 6, 2025.

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair is celebrating his 72nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Tony Blair has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 72nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Blair, a cultural icon

Born Anthony Charles Lynton Blair in Edinburgh on May 6, 1953, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Blair's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Tony hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Tony Blair as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 72.

Happy Birthday, Tony, you're the best!