Somebody had a good innings
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Origin in Cricket
The phrase comes from cricket, where a good innings means a player scored well. 
At 95 years old with a lot accomplished, he certainly had a good innings.
Pro Tip 2/3Extended Metaphor
It's often used metaphorically to describe life or career duration, not just death or retirement. 
After 50 years of teaching, Mrs. Brown had a good innings.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Usage
Mostly used in the UK and Australia, might be less understood in other English-speaking countries. 
He had a good innings, said the British man about his American friend.