Well, an acquaintance of mine died from it about 3 weeks ago.
He was:
A non smoker Non drinker 35 years old Guy with no Diabetes, Hypertension or any other pre-existing conditions
Lasted less than a week from the moment he first developed symptoms.
So my take on it is sure, old people are more susceptible to getting it worse, but ANYONE can fucking die tragically from it. It doesn't matter if you're in "perfect health" like so many dumbfucks think they are around these boards.