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Who was born in 1952

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Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto

19522023

Japanese composer, musician, and actor who pioneered electronic music and won an Academy Award for his film scores

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Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj

19522019

Indian lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as Minister of External Affairs and was the first female Chief Minister of Delhi

March

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Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams

19522001

British science fiction writer and humorist, best known as the creator of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" and a visionary across radio, books, and film

April

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Gary Moore

Gary Moore

19522011

Northern Irish musician, guitarist, singer, and songwriter celebrated for his genre-spanning career in blues, blues rock, hard rock, heavy metal, and jazz fusion, producing influential albums like Still Got the Blues

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Hilary Mantel

Hilary Mantel

19522022

Acclaimed British writer known for her historical fiction, personal memoirs, and short stories, including the Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall series

Laura Branigan

Laura Branigan

19522004

American singer and actress known for hit songs like "Gloria" and "Self Control," and her powerful vocal performances

August

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Paul Reubens

Paul Reubens

19522023

American actor and comedian widely known for creating and portraying the character Pee-wee Herman

Joe Strummer

Joe Strummer

19522002

British singer, musician, and songwriter best known as the co-founder and lead vocalist of the influential punk rock band The Clash

Patrick Swayze

Patrick Swayze

19522009

American actor, producer, singer, and dancer known for his versatile performances and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Moya Brennan

Moya Brennan

19522026

Irish folk singer, songwriter, harpist, and philanthropist celebrated for her work with Clannad and a successful solo career, including the global hit "Saltwater"

Zoran Đinđić

Zoran Đinđić

19522003

Serbian politician and philosopher who served as Prime Minister of Serbia from 2001 until his assassination in 2003, also the first democratically elected non-communist Mayor of Belgrade after World War II

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Christopher Reeve

Christopher Reeve

19522004

American actor, activist, and director best known for his portrayal of Superman and his dedication to spinal cord injury research advocacy

Rishi Kapoor

Rishi Kapoor

19522020

Indian film actor, director, and producer known for a diverse range of roles across five decades, recipient of a National Film Award and four Filmfare Awards