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Magic Johnson
- In these groups:
- AIDS Activists
- Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
- Famous Black Athletes
Magic Johnson
Basketball Player, Entrepreneur / 1959 -
For 12 years, Earvin "Magic" Johnson dominated the court as one of America's best basketball players. In 1991, he announced that he had the AIDS virus.
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Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell
Music Producer, Reality Television Star / 1959 -
Simon Cowell is a record producer and television personality known for his scathing critical remarks as a judge on the television show, "American Idol."
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Florence Joyner
- In these groups:
- Famous Epileptics
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Black Athletes
Florence Joyner
Track and Field Athlete / 1959 - 1998
Olympic gold medalist Florence Joyner brought style to track and field with form-fitting bodysuits, six-inch fingernails and amazing speed. She still holds the world records in the 100- and 200-meter events.
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John McEnroe
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Hotheads
- Famous Lefties
John McEnroe
Tennis Player / 1959 -
John McEnroe is a world champion tennis player famous for his temperamental outbursts. He was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999.
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Marie Osmond
- In these groups:
- Donny and Marie Osmond
- USO Entertainers
- Weight Loss Winners
Marie Osmond
Theater Actress, Singer, Television Personality / 1959 -
Singer, actress, and television personality, Marie Osmond was half of the brother-and-sister duo Donny and Marie, with her brother Donny Osmond.
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Michael Kors
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Fashion Front Row
- Famous Leos
Michael Kors
Fashion Designer, Model, Reality Television Star / 1959 -
Michael Kors is a fashion designer and judge on the television show, Project Runway. He designed the Michelle Obama's dress for her first official portrait.
profile name: Magic Johnson profile occupation: Basketball Player, Entrepreneur
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profile name: Florence Joyner profile occupation: Track and Field Athlete
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profile name: John McEnroe profile occupation: Tennis Player
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profile name: Simon Cowell profile occupation: Music Producer, Reality Television Star
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profile name: Marie Osmond profile occupation: Theater Actress, Singer, Television Personality
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profile name: Michael Kors profile occupation: Fashion Designer, Model, Reality Television Star
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