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May 2012
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Another Kennedy Tragedy, Alan Rickman's Tea Time Tantrum
May 18, 2012 by Eudie PakBiography.com has launched a new feature we're calling "Week in Review," which highlights interesting people who've made the news this past week—thanks to their endeavors, big ideas, triumphs, or magnanimous gaffes.
While there were many people to...
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- In these groups:
- The Kennedy Family
- Famous Architects
- Famous People Named Mary
Mary Kennedy
Architect / 1960 - 2012
Mary (Richardson) Kennedy, an architect focusing on philanthropy and the environment, was the estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- In these groups:
- Cast of Harry Potter Movies
- Cast of The Butler
- Famous Pisceans
Alan Rickman
Film Actor / 1946 -
Born in London on February 21, 1946, this actor is best known for portraying memorable villains in films like Die Hard and Robin Hood: Prince of Theives.
- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Jay-Z
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -
Rapper and hip-hop entrepreneur Jay-Z has won Grammy Awards, helmed Def Jam Records, created a clothing line, and married Beyoncé Knowles.
- In these groups:
- Olympic Gymnasts
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Gymnasts
Shawn Johnson
Gymnast / 1992 -
Shawn Johnson is an American gymnast who won a gold medal for the balance beam at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China when she was only 16 years old. In 2009, she was the winning contestant on Dancing with the Stars.
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Photo of the Week: Shooting a Gangster
May 7, 2012 by Julien McNabThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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- In these groups:
- Infamous Mobsters
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Boxers
Mickey Cohen
Boxer, Murderer, Organized Crime Boss / 1913 - 1976
Mickey Cohen became the West Coast racket boss in 1947, after his mentor and predecessor, Bugsy Siegel, was assassinated.
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Photo of the Week: The Hatfield Clan
May 28, 2012 by Kim GilmoreThe producers at BIO.com review hundreds of photos of famous figures each week, from award-winning actors and popular singers, to headliners and scandal-makers...
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- In these groups:
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous People Born in 1839
- Famous People Born in West Virginia
Devil Anse Hatfield
Murderer / 1839 - 1921
Anderson "Devil Anse" Hatfield led his family in their notorious and bloody feud with the McCoys during the late 1800s along the Kentucky-West Virginia border.
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Bee Gees' Robin Gibb Has Died at 62
May 20, 2012Robin Gibb, a member of the legendary supergroup The Bee Gees, has passed away at the age of 62 at a London hospital on Sunday. He had fallen into a coma after seeking...
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- In these groups:
- The Bee Gees
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Singers
Robin Gibb
Songwriter, Singer / 1949 - 2012
Singing with two of his brothers as the Bee Gees, Robin Gibb scored numerous hits in the 1970s, including "Stayin' Alive" and "How Deep Is Your Love."
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Celebrity Race Car Drivers
May 27, 2012 by Leila TahaDo you have the need for speed? May 27th is one of the biggest days on the auto racing calendar. The Indianapolis 500, a race that draws over 400,000 people, is...
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- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Creepy Actors
Stephen Moyer
Television Actor / 1969 -
Stephen Moyer is best known for his portrayal of seductive vampire Bill Compton on HBO's hit show True Blood.
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- Automobile Accident Victims
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Famous Dropouts
James Dean
Film Actor / 1931 - 1955
Actor and cultural icon James Dean starred in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. He was killed in a tragic car accident at age 24.
- In these groups:
- Generous Donors
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Famous Taureans
George Lucas
Filmmaker / 1944 -
George Lucas directed the Star Wars films and Indiana Jones movies, both of which took on a cult-like following.
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Enlistees
- Sparks On The Set
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
Paul Newman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Race Car Driver, Entrepreneur / 1925 - 2008
Paul Newman came to be known as one of the finest actors of his time. He also started the Newman's Own food company, which donates all profits to charity.
- In these groups:
- Hollywood Heartthrobs
- Famous TV Doctors
- Famous Capricorns
Patrick Dempsey
Film Actor, Television Actor / 1966 -
American actor & high school dropout Patrick Dempsey is best known for his role as Dr. Derek Shepherd on the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy.
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Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, Dead at 63
May 17, 2012 by Eudie PakDonna Summer, the legendary Queen of Disco, has died this morning from a long battle with cancer. She was 63.
Summer, who was keeping her illness under wraps, was reportedly in Florida at the time of her death, according to TMZ.
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- In these groups:
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1970s
- Soul Train Guests
- Musical Monikers
Donna Summer
Songwriter, Singer / 1948 - 2012
Donna Summer was a singer-songwriter who became the "Queen of Disco" in the 1970s with such hits as "Love to Love You Baby," "I Feel Love" and "Last Dance."

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