Yes, an 80 year old may be able to purchase a guaranteed issue whole life insurance policy.
These plans offer guaranteed approval with no doctor exam and no health questions asked.
There are usually graded benefits the first two years you are insured, which means you won't have full death benefit coverage until after two years. That's how they can guarantee your approval for a life insurance policy if you are age 80 or over.
Some guaranteed life insurance plans offer up to $25,000 of life insurance protection.
Here's how to get life insurance at age 80