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The 27 club is a group of artists who died tragically at the young age of 27. They were some of the most talented minds of their generation, and in their short lives each made an enormous impact. Sadly, many led hard-partying lifestyles, abusing drugs and alcohol. These are the musicians and artists who make up the 27 club.
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The 27 club is a group of artists who died tragically at the young age of 27. They were some of the most talented minds of their generation, and in their short lives each made an enormous impact. Sadly, many led hard-partying lifestyles, abusing drugs and alcohol. These are the musicians and artists who make up the 27 club.
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People
Discover Biography
Learn more about the unexpected relationships between your favorite stars, famous figures, and notorious personalities when you explore the groups and profiles on BIO.
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- Generous Donors
- Famous Lookalikes
- Modern Titans of Tech
Mark Zuckerberg
Entrepreneur, Computer Programmer, Philanthropist / 1984 -
Web entrepreneur, Mark Zuckerberg is the co-founder and CEO of the social networking site Facebook and one of the world's youngest billionaires.
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Weight Loss Winners
Janet Jackson
Singer / 1966 -
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- Famous Leos
- Famous Actors
- Famous Film Actors
Patrick Swayze
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Singer / 1952 - 2009
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John Travolta
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- Sober Celebs
- Famous Aquarians
- Famous Actors
John Travolta
Actor / 1954 -
John Travolta is a Golden Globe-winning actor whose breakout role was in "Saturday Night Fever." He had a career revival in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction." -
Michelle Obama
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- Famous Moms
- Influential Women of Washington
- U.S. First Ladies
Michelle Obama
Lawyer, U.S. First Lady / 1964 -
44th First Lady Michelle Obama is a lawyer, Chicago city administrator, community outreach worker, and wife of U.S. President Barack Obama. -
Joan Baez
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Children's Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Joan Baez
Children's Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Environmental Activist, Women's Rights Activist, Anti-War Activist, Guitarist, Singer / 1941 -
Joan Baez is a folk singer and was a leading figure in the singer-songwriter and activist movements during the 1960s.
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John Edwards
John Edwards
U.S. Representative / 1953 -
John Edwards served in the United States Senate from 1998 to 2004. He was the democratic vice presidential nominee in the 2004 election, and twice ran for president.
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Baby Face Nelson
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- Ugly Inside and Out
- Famous Sagittarians
- Famous People Named Nelson
Baby Face Nelson
Criminal / 1908 - 1934
"Baby Face" Nelson was a gangster, bank robber and triggerman who work for Al Capone and John Dillinger.
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Mark Wahlberg
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- Rags to Riches
- Celebrity Golfers
- Famous Geminis
Mark Wahlberg
Film Actor, Rapper / 1971 -
Mark Wahlberg got his start headlining the musical group Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch, later going on to a modeling career and acting success in Hollywood.
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Angela Merkel
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- Notable Female Leaders
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1954
Angela Merkel
Political Leader / 1954 -
Angela Merkel is the current Chancellor of Germany. She assumed office in 2005.
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Wyatt Earp
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- Wild West
- Famous Pisceans
- Famous People Born in Illinois
Wyatt Earp
Police Officer, Murderer / 1848 - 1929
Wyatt Earp was a frontiersman, marshal and gambler. After moving to Tombstone, Arizona, he got into a feud, which ended in a gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
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Sonia Sotomayor
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- Influential Women of Washington
- Notable Hispanic Women
- Famous Cancerians
Sonia Sotomayor
Lawyer, Supreme Court Justice / 1954 -
Nominated by President Barack Obama on May 26, 2009, Sonia Sotomayor became the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in US history. -
LeBron James
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- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Basketball Players
- Famous Athletes
LeBron James
Basketball Player / 1984 -
LeBron James, one of the leading players in the NBA, was first pick of the 2003-2004 NBA draft and the youngest player ever to win the Rookie of the Year Award.
Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
What is it with celebrities and sex scandals? Like love and marriage, famous people and sex scandals just seem to go hand in hand. They're some of society's most powerful people, but these actors, politicians, athletes and musicians just can't seem to control their desires. These days it seems like if you open the closet of nearly any celebrity, some kind of (sexy) skeleton is sure to fall out. Here are the famous people who have had their naughty indiscretions—often plastered all over the front page of the newspaper.
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Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
EGOT Winners
An acronym was born the day actor Philip Michael Thomas (a.k.a. Detective Rico Tubbs of Miami Vice fame) announced his aspiration to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony within five years. But it was his gold EGOT medallion, which he had made as a reminder of his aims, that really solidified the term in Hollywood history. Sadly, Thomas still hasn't achieved his 1984 goal but, to be fair, only a small group of performers ever has. Here are the notable few who have made awards history.
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EGOT Winners
Short List
Tumultuous Couples
The celebrity couple with no drama is a rare breed, and the ups and downs of famous romances, marriages, breakups, and divorces keep us hooked. After all, getting the gossip about a famous relationship can often be more entertaining than watching a star perform. Here's a look at some of the stormiest celebrity love stories.

Bob Marley
Assassins
Infamous Mobsters
Dalai Lama
My Ghost Story
Mobsters
Robert Downey Jr
Margaret Thatcher
Marilyn Monroe
I Survived
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