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American writer known for pioneering New Journalism, incisive cultural criticism, and profound memoirs on loss

American baseball player known as "Hammerin' Hank" who broke Babe Ruth's career home run record and was a leading voice for civil rights

American actress who broke barriers with her dignified portrayals of Black women across seven decades in film, television, and theater

American rapper and actor known for his aggressive style and five consecutive No. 1 albums

American financier and fraudster who masterminded the largest Ponzi scheme in history, estimated at $65 billion

American actress and comedian known for her versatility, winning eight Emmys and an Academy Award for roles like Frau Blücher and Phyllis Lindstrom

American jazz and fusion pianist, keyboardist, and composer who shaped modern jazz with works like 'Spain' and his band Return to Forever

American philosopher, educator, and author bell hooks explored the intersections of race, feminism, and class, founding the bell hooks Institute at Berea College

American chemist and Nobel laureate who developed pioneering catalysts for olefin metathesis, revolutionizing organic synthesis

American biologist, naturalist, and writer known for developing the field of sociobiology and his extensive work on ants

American novelist and screenwriter best known for her Gothic fiction, including <em>The Vampire Chronicles</em>

American politician, lawyer, and diplomat who served as the 42nd Vice President of the United States

American actor, voice artist, and trade unionist, best known for his iconic portrayal of Lou Grant in both comedy and drama series

American actress and comedian who was a pioneer of early television with a career spanning almost seven decades

American television and radio host known for his distinctive interviewing style on CNN's <em>Larry King Live</em> and other programs, conducting over 50,000 interviews

American general and diplomat who served as the first Black American Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

American astronaut who orbited the Moon in the Apollo 11 command module Columbia during the first crewed lunar landing, and a major general in the U.S. Air Force Reserve

American politician and diplomat who served twice as Secretary of Defense, notably as both the youngest and oldest individual in that role, and held various key positions across several administrations

American actor celebrated for his iconic portrayal of Mark Twain and extensive career across stage, film, and television

American theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate recognized for his pioneering work on the unified weak and electromagnetic interaction between elementary particles

British actress celebrated for her commanding stage presence in roles like Lady Macbeth and Medea, and for her unforgettable film performances including Narcissa Malfoy in the Harry Potter series and Clair Dowar in Skyfall

Visionary British and Italian architect known for his modernist and constructivist designs, including the Lloyd's of London Headquarters

Japanese association football player who represented his country on the national team

Japanese association football player who excelled as a midfielder for Nippon Kokan, Yomiuri, and the Japan national team