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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
  
  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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  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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Dave Thomas
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Chefs
Dave Thomas

Entrepreneur, Chef, Television Personality / 1932 - 2002

Dave Thomas is the founder of the hamburger chain Wendy's and was their TV spokesman starting in 1989.

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(1932-2002)
Entrepreneur, Chef, Television Personality
Hunter S. Thompson
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- Imbibers
- Famous Military Veterans
- Famous Cancerians
Hunter S. Thompson

Activist, Journalist, Author / 1937 - 2005

A counterculture icon, Hunter S. Thompson was an American journalist best known for writing 1971's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and creating "Gonzo journalism."

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(1937-2005)
Activist, Journalist, Author
William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin of Largs
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Physicists
- Famous People Named William
William Thomson, 1st Baron Kelvin of Largs

Physicist, Academic Author / 1824 - 1907

Lord Kelvin was an Irish physicist who developed a temperature scale based on absolute zero, named the Kelvin scale.

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(1824-1907)
Physicist, Academic Author
Henry David Thoreau
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Philosophers
Henry David Thoreau

Philosopher, Journalist, Poet / 1817 - 1862

American essayist, poet, and practical philosopher, Henry David Thoreau was a New England Transcendentalist and author of the book Walden.

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(1817-1862)
Philosopher, Journalist, Poet
LaDainian Tomlinson
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Football Players
LaDainian Tomlinson

Football Player / 1979 -

LaDainian Tomlinson is an American professional gridiron football player who was one of the most productive running backs in NFL history.

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(1979-)
Football Player
Alex Trebek
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Game Show Hosts
- Famous Philanthropists
Alex Trebek

Philanthropist, Game Show Host / 1940 -

Alex Trebek has served as the host of Jeopardy!, one of the most popular game shows in television history, for which he has won several Daytime Emmy Awards.

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(1940-)
Philanthropist, Game Show Host
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous U.S. Immigrants
- Famous People Born on July 22
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

Mass Murderer / 1993 -

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, along with brother Tamerlan, was named a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013. Seven days later, he was charged with using a weapon of mass destruction in the attacks.

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(1993-)
Mass Murderer
Alan Turing
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Tech Giants
- Famous Academics
Alan Turing

Educator, Mathematician / 1912 - 1954

Famed mathematician Alan Turing proved in his 1936 paper, "On Computable Numbers," that a universal algorithmic method of determining truth in math cannot exist.

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(1912-1954)
Educator, Mathematician
Liv Tyler
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- Scream Queens
- Vegans
- Famous Cancerians
Liv Tyler

Film Actress / 1977 -

Liv Tyler is an actress best known as an elf named Arwen in the Lord of the Rings films.

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(1977-)
Film Actress
Mike Tyson
- In these groups:
- Celebrity Bookings
- Gap-Toothed Grinners
- Vegans
Mike Tyson

Boxer / 1966 -

Mike Tyson is a former heavyweight boxing champion who's served jail time and also appeared in several films.

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(1966-)
Boxer

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Abigail Van Buren
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- Intra-Family Feuds
- Advice Dispensers
- Famous Cancerians
Abigail Van Buren

Writer / 1918 - 2013

Pauline Phillips, best known by the pen name "Abigail Van Buren," was one of America's most adored advice columnists as the author of "Dear Abby." She was the twin sister of columnist Ann Landers.

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(1918-2013)
Writer
James Van Der Zee
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- Famous Black Artists
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Harlem Renaissance People
James Van Der Zee

Photographer, Musician / 1886 - 1983

James Van Der Zee was a renowned, Harlem-based photographer known for his posed, storied pictures capturing African-American citizenry and celebrity.

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(1886-1983)
Photographer, Musician
Danitra Vance
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Comedians
- Famous People Born in 1954
Danitra Vance

Comedian / 1954 - 1994

Danitra Vance appeared on Saturday Night Live in 1986 and acted in films such as Limit Up and Little Man Tate.

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(1954-1994)
Comedian
Jesse Ventura
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- Actors Turned Politicians
- Political Party Crashers
- Famous Cancerians
Jesse Ventura

Film Actor, Athlete, Governor / 1951 -

Former professional wrestler Jesse Ventura went on to a career in acting and politics, becoming the governor of Minnesota.

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(1951-)
Film Actor, Athlete, Governor
Sofia Vergara
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actresses
- Famous People Born in 1972
Sofia Vergara

Actress / 1972 -

Sofia Vergara starred in the Tyler Perry films Meet the Browns (2008) and Madea Goes to Jail (2009). She is also known for playing Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on ABC's Modern Family, which premiered in 2009.

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(1972-)
Actress
Michael Vick
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- Famous People Involved in Sex Scandals
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Cancerians
Michael Vick

Football Player / 1980 -

Star Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's promising career has been tainted by illegal activities including involvement in an illegal dog-fighting ring.

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(1980-)
Football Player
Johann Heinrich von Thünen
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Johann
- Famous People Born in 1783
Johann Heinrich von Thünen

Economist / 1783 - 1850

Economist and agriculturalist Johann Heinrich von Thünen wrote about the relationship between commodity transportation costs and the location of production.

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(1783-1850)
Economist

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Lana Wachowski
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Activists
- Famous Filmmakers
Lana Wachowski

Activist, Filmmaker, Screenwriter / 1965 -

Lana Wachowski, along with brother Andy, is a producer, director and screenwriter known for The Matrix film trilogy, V for Vendetta and Cloud Atlas.

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(1965-)
Activist, Filmmaker, Screenwriter
Lindsay Wagner
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actresses
- Famous Film Actresses
Lindsay Wagner

Film Actress, Television Actress, Journalist / 1949 -

Lindsay Wagner is an actress and activist known for her portrayal of Jamie Sommers on TV's The Bionic Woman.

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(1949-)
Film Actress, Television Actress, Journalist
Rufus Wainwright
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
- Famous Pianists
Rufus Wainwright

Songwriter, Pianist, Singer / 1973 -

Rufus Wainwright is a Canadian American singer and songwriter best known for his pop albums Rufus Wainwright (1998) and Poses (2001).

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(1973-)
Songwriter, Pianist, Singer
Ralph Waite
- In these groups:
- Actors Turned Politicians
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actors
Ralph Waite

Television Actor / 1928 -

Ralph Waite is an American actor whose most notable role was playing John Walton Sr. on the 1970s television series The Waltons.

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(1928-)
Television Actor
Maggie Lena Walker
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Activists
Maggie Lena Walker

Activist, Entrepreneur / 1864 - 1934

Maggie Lena Walker was grand secretary of the Independent Order of St. Luke, an organization dedicated to the social and financial advancement of African Americans.

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(1864-1934)
Activist, Entrepreneur
Margaret Walker
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named Margaret
- Famous People Named Walker
Margaret Walker

Author, Poet / 1915 - 1998

Margaret Walker is best known for writing on the African-American experience through fiction and poetry.

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(1915-1998)
Author, Poet
Vera Wang
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Fashion Designers
- Famous People Born in 1949
Vera Wang

Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer / 1949 -

Known for balancing modern designs with traditional elegance, Vera Wang is arguably the most prominent designer of bridal wear in America.

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(1949-)
Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer
Kurt Warner
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Football Players
- Famous Adoptive Parents
Kurt Warner

Football Player / 1971 -

Professional football player Kurt Warner drove a high-powered St. Louis Rams offense to a Super Bowl victory, and collected MVP honors along the way.

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(1971-)
Football Player
Elizabeth Warren
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- Famous Academics
- Famous Teachers
- Famous Cancerians
Elizabeth Warren

Educator, Legal Professional, U.S. Representative, Government Official / 1949 -

Elizabeth Warren is a Democrat from Massachusetts who was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012. She previously worked as an assistant to President Barack Obama and helped design the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, among several other roles.

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(1949-)
Educator, Legal Professional, U.S. Representative, Government Official
Bill Watterson
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Illustrators
- Famous Artists
Bill Watterson

Illustrator / 1958 -

Bill Watterson is best known for his comic strip creation "Calvin and Hobbes," about a boy and his imaginary friend.

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(1958-)
Illustrator
Faye Wattleton
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- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Women's Rights Activists
Faye Wattleton

Women's Rights Activist, Business Leader, Nurse, Philanthropist / 1943 -

Faye Wattleton, former president and CEO of Planned Parenthood—as well as the first African-American, first female and youngest president in the organization's history—has been one of the strongest champions of women's rights and reproductive health for more than four decades.

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(1943-)
Women's Rights Activist, Business Leader, Nurse, Philanthropist
Gideon Welles
- In these groups:
- Abraham Lincoln's Cabinet Members
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Gideon Welles

Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, Editor, Journalist, Government Official / 1802 - 1878

Gideon Welles was a 19th century journalist and politician who served as secretary of the U.S. Navy under presidents Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson.

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(1802-1878)
Civil Rights Activist, Lawyer, Editor, Journalist, Government Official
Ida B. Wells
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Ida B. Wells

Civil Rights Activist, Journalist / 1862 - 1931

Ida B. Wells was an African-American journalist and activist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s.

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(1862-1931)
Civil Rights Activist, Journalist
Joss Whedon
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Screenwriters
- Famous People Born in 1964
Joss Whedon

Screenwriter / 1964 -

Joss Whedon is a writer and director best known as the creator of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

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(1964-)
Screenwriter
Forest Whitaker
- In these groups:
- African-American Biopics
- Best Actor Oscar Winners
- Oscar-Winning Portrayals
Forest Whitaker

Film Actor, Filmmaker / 1961 -

Actor, producer and director Forest Whitaker won an Academy Award for his portrayal of dictator Idi Amin in The Last King of Scotland. He’s also known for films like Bird, Ghost Dog and The Butler.

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(1961-)
Film Actor, Filmmaker
E.B. White
- In these groups:
- Famous Children's Authors
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named White
E.B. White

Writer / 1899 - 1985

Writer E. B. White was a contributor to The New Yorker, co-author of The Elements of Style, and the author of Charlotte's Web.

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(1899-1985)
Writer
Jack White
- In these groups:
- Guitar Heroes
- Musical Monikers
- James Bond Soundtrack Artists
Jack White

Guitarist, Singer / 1975 -

Jack White is best known for singing and playing guitar with Meg White in the band the White Stripes.

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(1975-)
Guitarist, Singer
Walter White
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Black Activists
- Famous Civil Rights Activists
Walter White

Civil Rights Activist / 1893 - 1955

Walter White became de facto spokesman for African-Americans from his longstanding post with the NAACP.

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(1893-1955)
Civil Rights Activist
Charles Whitman
- In these groups:
- Spree Killers
- Eagle Scouts
- Famous Cancerians
Charles Whitman

Murderer / 1941 - 1966

Charles Whitman was a former Marine and sniper who killed 16 people at the University of Texas in 1966.

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(1941-1966)
Murderer
Jordyn Wieber
- In these groups:
- Olympic Gymnasts
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
Jordyn Wieber

Gymnast / 1995 -

American gymnast Jordyn Wieber is best known as the first U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team member to hail from Michigan.

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(1995-)
Gymnast
Billy Wilder
- In these groups:
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Best Screenplay Oscar Winners
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
Billy Wilder

Director, Producer / 1906 - 2002

Billy Wilder is best known for the many films he directed and produced, like Some Like It Hot.

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(1906-2002)
Director, Producer
Montel Williams
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Talk Show Hosts
- Famous Television Personalities
Montel Williams

Talk Show Host / 1956 -

Author and actor Montel Williams rose to fame in 1991 with the launch of his talk show, The Montel Williams Show, which ran for 17 seasons and earned its host an Emmy.

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(1956-)
Talk Show Host
Robin Williams
- In these groups:
- Vegans
- USO Entertainers
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
Robin Williams

Actor, Comedian / 1951 -

Actor and comedian Robin Williams is known for his fast-paced, improvisational performance style, and for his performances in films like Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society.

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(1951-)
Actor, Comedian
Wendy Williams
- In these groups:
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Famous Cancerians
Wendy Williams

Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host / 1964 -

Wendy Williams is a radio DJ and TV talk show host known for her no-nonsense attitude and brash on-air personality.

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(1964-)
Radio Talk Show Host, Talk Show Host
Gretchen Wilson
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Singers
- Famous People Named Wilson
Gretchen Wilson

Singer / 1973 -

Gretchen Wilson is best known for her successful country music albums Here for the Party and All Jacked Up.

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(1973-)
Singer
Diane Wood
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Lawyers
- Famous Judges
Diane Wood

Lawyer, Judge / 1950 -

Diane Wood is a judge and lawyer who has been mentioned in connection with filling Supreme Court justice vacancies.

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(1950-)
Lawyer, Judge
Natalie Wood
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Mysterious Deaths
- Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner
Natalie Wood

Film Actress / 1938 - 1981

Actress Natalie Wood starred in the films Rebel Without a Cause with James Dean and in West Side Story as Maria. She drowned during a boating trip in 1981.

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(1938-1981)
Film Actress
Irene Worth
- In these groups:
- Name Changers
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Actresses
Irene Worth

Film Actress, Theater Actress / 1916 - 2002

Irene Worth was an American and English actress, widely respected for her vast versatility. She was a leading actress on London and Broadway stages.

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(1916-2002)
Film Actress, Theater Actress
Caroline Wozniacki
- In these groups:
- Olympic 2012 Athletes
- Hottest Olympic Athletes
- Famous Cancerians
Caroline Wozniacki

Tennis Player / 1990 -

Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki has been ranked No. 1 on the WTA Tour, and is the youngest singles player worldwide to be ranked in the top 10.

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(1990-)
Tennis Player
Andrew Wyeth
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Painters
- Famous Artists
Andrew Wyeth

Painter / 1917 - 2009

Andrew Wyeth was an American realist painter who painted subjects around his hometown pf Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. His most famous work is Christina's World.

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(1917-2009)
Painter
William Wyler
- In these groups:
- Best Director Oscar Winners
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Film Directors
William Wyler

Director / 1902 - 1981

William Wyler was an Oscar-winning film director known for such films as Ben Hur and The Best Years of Our Lives.

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(1902-1981)
Director

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Rosalyn S. Yalow
- In these groups:
- Hair Dos and Don'ts
- Famous Academics
- Famous Cancerians
Rosalyn S. Yalow

Academic, Physicist / 1921 -

Rosalyn S. Yalow was a Nobel Prize-winning medical physicist who conducted groundbreaking research on type II diabetes.

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(1921-)
Academic, Physicist
Kristi Yamaguchi
- In these groups:
- Cast of Dancing with the Stars
- Celebrities Who've Written Children's Books
- Famous Cancerians
Kristi Yamaguchi

Ice Skater / 1971 -

Kristi Yamaguchi is a U.S. figure skater and Olympic gold medalist. She is also an author, philanthropist and founder of the Always Dream Foundation.

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(1971-)
Ice Skater
Andrea Yates
- In these groups:
- Women Gone Mad
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Born in 1964
Andrea Yates

Murderer / 1964 -

Andrea Yates was a mother of five from Houston, Texas who drowned her children.

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(1964-)
Murderer
Muhammad Yunus
- In these groups:
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Nobel Prize Winners
Muhammad Yunus

Economist / 1940 -

Muhammad Yunus won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for founding the Grameen Bank, which provides poor Bangladeshis with micro loans and credit.

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(1940-)
Economist

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Babe Didrikson Zaharias
- In these groups:
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Basketball Players
- Famous Golfers
Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Basketball Player, Golfer, Track and Field Athlete / 1911 - 1956

Babe Didrikson Zaharias (1914–1956) was named "Woman Athlete of the Half Century" in 1950 for her skills in basketball, track & field, and golf.

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(1911-1956)
Basketball Player, Golfer, Track and Field Athlete
Zinedine Zidane
- In these groups:
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous Soccer Players
Zinedine Zidane

Soccer Player / 1972 -

One of soccer's all-time greats, Zinedine Zidane led France to victory at the 1998 World Cup, but was thrown out of the '06 Cup final for striking an opponent.

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(1972-)
Soccer Player

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