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Claudette Colvin

Claudette Colvin

19392026

American pioneer of the civil rights movement who, at 15, refused to give up her bus seat in segregated Montgomery

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Robin Williams

Robin Williams

19512014

American actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills, versatility in drama and comedy, and numerous awards including an Academy Award and six Golden Globe Awards

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Michael Mosley

Michael Mosley

19572024

British journalist, producer, and presenter known for his work in biology and medicine, popularizing intermittent fasting and low-carbohydrate diets

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Robert Carradine

Robert Carradine

19542026

American actor known for his roles as Lewis Skolnick in the Revenge of the Nerds films and Sam McGuire in the Disney series Lizzie McGuire, as well as a composer and film producer

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Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe

19261962

American actress and model known for iconic "blonde bombshell" roles and becoming a top sex symbol of the 1950s and early 1960s

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James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek

19772026

American actor and screenwriter known for his roles in Dawson's Creek, Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23, and CSI: Cyber

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

19582009

American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist widely regarded as the 'King of Pop' who broke racial barriers and redefined visual performance in music

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Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka

19392026

American singer, songwriter, and pianist known for selling millions of records and composing over 500 songs in pop and soft rock genres

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Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

19351977

American singer and actor known as the "King of Rock and Roll" and one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century

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Richard Simmons

Richard Simmons

19482024

American fitness instructor, television personality, and promoter of weight-loss programs, known for Sweatin' to the Oldies and The Richard Simmons Show

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Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson

19412026

American Baptist minister, civil rights leader, politician, and founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition who advocated for human and LGBTQ rights

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Chita Rivera

Chita Rivera

19332024

American actress, dancer, and singer who earned two Tony Awards, a Kennedy Center Honor, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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Eric Dane

Eric Dane

19722026

American actor known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey's Anatomy and appearances in films like X-Men: The Last Stand, Marley & Me, and Bad Boys: Ride or Die

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Richard Lewis

Richard Lewis

19472024

American stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his dark, neurotic humor and roles in 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' and 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights'

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Mary Beth Hurt

Mary Beth Hurt

19462026

American stage and film actress, three-time Tony Award nominee and Obie Award recipient

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Michelle Trachtenberg

Michelle Trachtenberg

19852025

American actress, television producer, and voice actor known for her roles in <em>Harriet the Spy</em>, <em>The Adventures of Pete & Pete</em>, and <em>Inspector Gadget</em>

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Bob Newhart

Bob Newhart

19292024

American stand-up comedian and actor, renowned for his distinctive deadpan and stammering delivery style in television and film

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Toby Keith

Toby Keith

19612024

American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor known for his extensive discography and charismatic performances

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George Foreman

George Foreman

19492025

American professional boxer, two-time world heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, and successful businessperson known for the George Foreman Grill

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Carl Weathers

Carl Weathers

19482024

American actor and former professional football player known for iconic roles like Apollo Creed and Greef Karga

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Gena Rowlands

Gena Rowlands

19302024

American actress known for a career spanning nearly seven decades, with four Emmy Awards and two Golden Globes

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Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones

19332024

American record producer, composer, and bandleader who won 28 Grammy Awards and shaped music across jazz, pop, and soul genres for over seven decades

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Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

19592025

American actor known for his versatile roles across numerous film genres, grossing billions worldwide

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Shannen Doherty

Shannen Doherty

19712024

American actress and television producer known for iconic roles in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed', with a career spanning film, television, and autobiographical works

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