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Islam Karimov

Islam Karimov

19382016

First President of the Republic of Uzbekistan from 1991 to 2016, who led the country to independence

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

19382025

Kenyan writer and philosopher who championed African languages in literature and authored the influential "Decolonizing the Mind"

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Anthony James Leggett

Anthony James Leggett

19382026

Nobel laureate and British-American theoretical physicist known for his pioneering work in low-temperature physics and superfluidity

Rudolf Nureyev

Rudolf Nureyev

19381993

Soviet ballet dancer and choreographer widely regarded as the greatest male ballet dancer of the 20th century

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Claudia Cardinale

Claudia Cardinale

19382025

French-Italian actress celebrated as a leading figure of Italian cinema, appearing in over 175 films across six decades and regarded as one of the last stars of the Golden Age of European cinema

Victor Chernomyrdin

Victor Chernomyrdin

19382010

Russian diplomat and politician known for serving as Prime Minister from 1992-1998 and leading the transition to a market economy

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Alberto Fujimori

Alberto Fujimori

19382024

Peruvian politician and agricultural engineer who served as President from 1990-2000, known for neoliberal economic reforms and controversial anti-terrorism measures

Diana Rigg

Diana Rigg

19382020

An iconic English actress celebrated for her versatile roles across stage, screen, and television, including Emma Peel, a Bond girl, and Olenna Tyrell

John Sterling

John Sterling

19382026

American sports broadcaster best known as the radio play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees for 35 years, calling over 5,000 consecutive games

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Romy Schneider

Romy Schneider

19381982

German-French actress renowned for her iconic portrayal of Empress Elisabeth of Austria and critically acclaimed work with notable film directors

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Toma Zdravković

Toma Zdravković

19381991

Serbian folk singer and songwriter whose melancholic voice and heartfelt lyrics shaped the folk pop genre, with a discography including albums like 'Dotak'o Sam Dno Zivota' and 'Kafana Je Moja Istina'

Ted Turner

Ted Turner

19382026

American media mogul, environmentalist, and philanthropist who founded CNN, WTBS, and TNT, revolutionizing cable television