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Magic Johnson
- In these groups:
- AIDS Activists
- Larry Bird and Magic Johnson
- Famous Black Athletes
Magic Johnson
Basketball Player / 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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Linda Blair
- In these groups:
- Creepy Actors
- Scream Queens
- Famous Aquarians
Linda Blair
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress / 1959 -
Linda Blair is an American actress best known for her role as the possessed child, Regan, in the 1973 acclaimed blockbuster The Exorcist.
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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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Simon Cowell
- In these groups:
- American Idol
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Famous Libras
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." -
Randy Travis
- In these groups:
- Contemporary Country Stars
- USO Entertainers
- Famous Taureans
Randy Travis
Film Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1959 -
American country singer Randy Travis is best known for opening the door to young artists who sought to return to the traditional sound of country music.
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Emeril Lagasse
- In these groups:
- Famous Libras
- Famous Chefs
- Famous People Born in 1959
Emeril Lagasse
Chef / 1959 -
Emeril John Lagasse is an American chef, restaurateur, television personality, and author. He is known for the catchphrases “Kick it up a notch!” and “BAM!”
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profile name: Simon Cowell profile occupation: Music Producer, Reality Television Star
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profile name: Linda Blair profile occupation: Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress
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profile name: Randy Travis profile occupation: Film Actor, Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
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