Las Vegas Centenarian Celebrates 100th Birthday

Mickye Sedler shares her secrets to a long, joyful life.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:34am

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Mickye Sedler, a 100-year-old resident of MorningStar Senior Living at the Canyons in Las Vegas, is celebrating her milestone birthday. Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley honored Sedler with a proclamation recognizing her century of life, love, and service. With an active lifestyle that includes a treadmill in her apartment gym, 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and plans to go salsa or country dancing, Sedler is proof that 100 is just a number.

Why it matters

Sedler's story highlights the importance of maintaining an active and positive outlook on life, even in one's later years. Her longevity and zest for life serve as an inspiration, especially as the Las Vegas community grapples with healthcare challenges such as difficulty attracting specialists and doctors.

The details

Born in Kansas City, Sedler raised four sons and shared 51 years of marriage with her husband, Lee. Today, she walks the halls of MorningStar Senior Living at the Canyons with a pep in her step, greeting friends and embracing every moment. Sedler credits her good genes and her positive attitude for reaching the century mark, and she remains committed to staying active and engaged.

  • Mickye Sedler celebrated her 100th birthday on March 14, 2026.

The players

Mickye Sedler

A 100-year-old resident of MorningStar Senior Living at the Canyons in Las Vegas, who is celebrating her milestone birthday.

Shelley Berkley

The mayor of Las Vegas, who honored Sedler with a proclamation recognizing her century of life, love, and service.

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What they’re saying

“I've had a wonderful life… and I don't worry about what was, or what will be. I live for today.”

— Mickye Sedler (ktnv.com)

“First place… I'm lucky to have good genes. But I wake up happy.”

— Mickye Sedler (ktnv.com)

“Life is ups and downs… celebrate the ups, get through the downs… there's always tomorrow if today's not so hot.”

— Mickye Sedler (ktnv.com)

“I don't worry about the mistakes I made in the past. We all make them. They're regrets, but they're history, so I don't think about those. I don't worry about what's gonna happen tomorrow. It may not happen. I live for today.”

— Mickye Sedler (ktnv.com)

What’s next

Sedler plans to continue her active lifestyle, including going salsa or country dancing over her birthday weekend.

The takeaway

Mickye Sedler's story serves as an inspiring example of how maintaining a positive outlook, staying active, and embracing the present can lead to a long and joyful life, even in one's later years. Her message of living for today and not worrying about the past or future resonates as a valuable lesson for people of all ages.