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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
  
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  The 27 Club
  
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- Immigration
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  The 27 Club
  
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  The 27 Club
  
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- Scandals
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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.
- Unnatural Deaths
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- Wealth
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Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich

Entrepreneur / 1966 -

Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich is a Russian business tycoon, one of the richest men in the world and owner of the Chelsea Football Club.

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Roman Arkadyevich Abramovich
1966-
Entrepreneur
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- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Rags to Riches
- Celebrity Death Hoaxes
Justin Bieber

Singer / 1994 -

Justin Bieber is a Canadian pop star who was discovered via YouTube. His debut album, My World, went platinum in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

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Justin Bieber
1994-
Singer
- In these groups:
- Female Music Icons of the 1990s and New Millennium
- Rags to Riches
- Soul Train Guests
Mary J. Blige

Singer / 1971 -

"Queen of Hip-Hop Soul" Mary J. Blige has influenced a generation of artists with hits like "Real Love" and "Be Without You." She has also been seen on screen, including as Betty Shabazz in the TV movie Betty & Coretta.

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Mary J. Blige
1971-
Singer
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- Rags to Riches
- Silent Screen Stars
- Historic Hair Band Members
Clara Bow

Film Actress / 1905 - 1965

American motion-picture actress Clare Bow personified the flapper of the 1920s. From 1927 to 1930 she was one of the top five Hollywood box-office attractions.

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Clara Bow
1905-1965
Film Actress
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- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Ladies of Pop Music
- Famous Celebrity Couples
Mariah Carey

Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1970 -

With hits such as "Vision of Love" and "I Don't Wanna Cry," pop diva Mariah Carey holds the record for most No. 1 debuts in Billboard Hot 100 history.

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Mariah Carey
1970-
Film Actress, Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer
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- Rags to Riches
- Captains of Industry
- Famous Sagittarians
Andrew Carnegie

Entrepreneur, Philanthropist / 1835 - 1919

Andrew Carnegie, a self-made steel tycoon and one of the wealthiest 19th century U.S. businessmen, donated towards the expansion of the New York Public Library.

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Andrew Carnegie
1835-1919
Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
- In these groups:
- People Who Played Scrooge
- Sober Celebs
- Rags to Riches
Jim Carrey

Film Actor, Comedian / 1962 -

Jim Carrey is a comedian and actor best known for comedic and dramatic film roles in movies including Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Truman Show.

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Jim Carrey
1962-
Film Actor, Comedian
- In these groups:
- Country Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Rags to Riches
Johnny Cash

Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1932 - 2003

Johnny Cash, the Man in Black, was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter whose music innovatively mixed country, rock, blues, and gospel influences.

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Johnny Cash
1932-2003
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
- In these groups:
- Famous Harlem Residents
- African-American Biopics
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
Sean "Puffy" Combs

Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper / 1969 -

Entrepreneur Sean Combs has produced big-name artists like Mariah Carey, created the Sean John clothing line, and recorded his own platinum albums.

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Sean "Puffy" Combs
1969-
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper
- In these groups:
- Famous Scottish People
- Rags to Riches
- Best Supporting Actor Oscar Winners
Sean Connery

Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1930 -

Oscar-winning Scottish actor Sean Connery played "007" in the first James Bond spy movies. He also played the Indiane Jones's father in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

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Sean Connery
1930-
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer
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- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Famous Fathers
- Vampires
Tom Cruise

Film Actor, Producer / 1962 -

A-list actor and Scientologist Tom Cruise is the star of many box office hits, including Risky Business, A Few Good Men, The Firm, and Jerry Maguire.

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Tom Cruise
1962-
Film Actor, Producer
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- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Black Athletes
Ronaldo

Soccer Player / 1976 -

Soccer player Ronaldo starred for the Brazilian national team and several European clubs over the course of a career that spanned nearly two decades.

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Ronaldo
1976-
Soccer Player
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- Rags to Riches
- Actors Turned Directors
- Batman Villains
Danny DeVito

Actor, Filmmaker / 1944 -

American actor Danny DeVito began his rise to fame on the TV show Taxi. Since then, he's starred in feature films such as Twins and Ruthless People, and on the popular show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

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Danny DeVito
1944-
Actor, Filmmaker
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- Rags to Riches
- Celebrities and Their Fast Cars
- Where Are They Now
Leonardo DiCaprio

Environmental Activist, Film Actor / 1974 -

Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in such films as Titanic, Gangs of New York, The Aviator, The Departed, Inception and Django Unchained.

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Leonardo DiCaprio
1974-
Environmental Activist, Film Actor
- In these groups:
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Lefties
Celine Dion

Singer / 1968 -

French-Canadian singer Celine Dion dominated the pop charts in the 1990s. She remains a popular entertainer and is the second-highest earning musician in history.

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Celine Dion
1968-
Singer
- In these groups:
- Famous Fathers
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
Snoop Dogg

Film Actor, Television Actor, Rapper, Reality Television Star / 1971 -

Snoop Dogg is a West Coast rapper who evolved under the tutelage of Dr. Dre, and has received fame for albums such as Doggystyle, Tha Doggfather and Reincarnation.

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Snoop Dogg
1971-
Film Actor, Television Actor, Rapper, Reality Television Star
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- Rags to Riches
- Honorary Oscar Recipients
- Celebrity Golfers
Kirk Douglas

Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Director, Producer / 1916 -

Actor Kirk Douglas brought his formidable chin and talent to movies like Spartacus and The Bad and the Beautiful. You may also know him as the father of Michael Douglas.

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Kirk Douglas
1916-
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Director, Producer
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- Rags to Riches
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Leos
Eddie Fisher

Singer / 1928 - 2010

Singer Eddie Fisher topped the charts in the 1950s and made headlines when he left wife Debbie Reynolds to become Elizabeth Taylor's fourth husband.

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Eddie Fisher
1928-2010
Singer
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- Rags to Riches
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Famous Pisceans
Jackie Gleason

Actor, Comedian / 1916 - 1987

Jackie Gleason was a pioneer of television comedy. "The Honeymooners" and "The Jackie Gleason Show" have been audience favorites for more than half a century.

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Jackie Gleason
1916-1987
Actor, Comedian
- In these groups:
- Black Comedians
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Female Talk Show Hosts
Whoopi Goldberg

Film Actress, Television Actress, Comedian, Talk Show Host / 1955 -

Whoopi Goldberg is a Grammy-Award winning comedienne, an actress, a human rights advocate, and TV host of the daytime talk show The View.

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Whoopi Goldberg
1955-
Film Actress, Television Actress, Comedian, Talk Show Host
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- Rags to Riches
- Famous Virgoans
- Famous Game Show Hosts
Monty Hall

Game Show Host / 1924 -

TV personality and producer Monty Hall is best known for 23 years of hosting the game show Let's Make A Deal.

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Monty Hall
1924-
Game Show Host
- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Weight Loss Winners
- American Idol
Jennifer Hudson

Actress, Singer / 1981 -

Jennifer Hudson is an Oscar and Grammy-winning actress and singer known for roles in Dreamgirls and Sex and the City.

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Jennifer Hudson
1981-
Actress, Singer
j
- 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.

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Jay-Z
1969-
Entrepreneur, Music Producer, Rapper
- In these groups:
- Female Music Icons of the 1990s and New Millennium
- USO Entertainers
- Rags to Riches
Jewel

Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer / 1974 -

Jewel is a multi-platinum singer-songwriter, poet and actress. Her debut album Pieces of You yielded the hit single "Who Will Save Your Soul."

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Jewel
1974-
Songwriter, Guitarist, Singer
- In these groups:
- Country Music Pioneers
- Country Legends
- Rags to Riches
George Jones

Songwriter, Singer / 1931 - 2013

Country singer and songwriter George Jones was born into poverty, but became a successful musician later in life. His first hit was the 1955 song "Why Baby Why."

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George Jones
1931-2013
Songwriter, Singer
k
- In these groups:
- Fright Writers
- Sober Celebs
- Rags to Riches
Stephen King

Author / 1947 -

Stephen King is a New York Times-bestselling novelist who made his name in the horror and fantasy genres. Much of his work has been adapted into films.

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Stephen King
1947-
Author
l
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- Sparks On The Set
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Geminis
Shia LaBeouf

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1986 -

Actor Shia LaBeouf played Even Stevens in the Disney film in Holes and later starred in the films Disturbia and Transformers.

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Shia LaBeouf
1986-
Film Actor, Television Actor
- In these groups:
- U.N. Goodwill Ambassadors
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Action Movie Stars
Jet Li

Film Actor, Martial Arts Expert / 1963 -

Jet Li is an actor and martial artist who has starred in a number of Chinese and English-language action films.

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Jet Li
1963-
Film Actor, Martial Arts Expert
- In these groups:
- Nashville Sound
- Influential Female Musicians of the 1960s
- Country Legends
Loretta Lynn

Songwriter, Singer / 1932 -

Loretta Lynn is a singer-songwriter known for "Coal Miner's Daughter," among many other country songs. A film about her by the same name was a critical hit.

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Loretta Lynn
1932-
Songwriter, Singer
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- In these groups:
- Famous Moms
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Brat Packers
Demi Moore

Film Actress, Director, Producer / 1962 -

With her husky voice and beauty, Demi Moore was a fixture in 'Brat Pack' movies of the 1980s, such as St. Elmo's Fire and About Last Night.

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Demi Moore
1962-
Film Actress, Director, Producer
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- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Black Athletes
- Famous Geminis
Michael Oher

Football Player / 1986 -

Michael Oher is an NFL football player with the Baltimore Ravens. He was the subject of Michael Lewis's book, The Blind Side, and the 2009 film of the same name.

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Michael Oher
1986-
Football Player
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- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Rags to Riches
- Where Are They Now
Sarah Jessica Parker

Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Producer / 1965 -

Sarah Jessica Parker is an award-winning TV and film actress whose starring role in the series Sex and the City catapulted her to stardom.

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Sarah Jessica Parker
1965-
Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Producer
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- In these groups:
- Sober Celebs
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Aquarians
Cristiano Ronaldo

Soccer Player / 1985 -

Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player who has set records while playing for both Manchester United and Real Madrid.

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Cristiano Ronaldo
1985-
Soccer Player
- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Children's Authors
- Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers
J.K. Rowling

Author / 1965 -

J.K. Rowling is the creator of the Harry Potter fantasy series, one of the most popular book and film franchises in history.

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J.K. Rowling
1965-
Author
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- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Best Actress Oscar Winners
- Real Life Leading Ladies
Hilary Swank

Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress, Television Actress / 1974 -

Hilary Swank is an American actress who has won Academy Awards for her starring roles in the films Million Dollar Baby and Boys Don't Cry.

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Hilary Swank
1974-
Animal Rights Activist, Film Actress, Television Actress
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- In these groups:
- Famous Celebrity Couples
- Actors Who Played Santa Claus
- Rags to Riches
Billy Bob Thornton

Film Actor, Director / 1955 -

Billy Bob Thornton is an actor who has appeared in such films as Monster's Ball and who wrote, directed, and starred in Sling Blade.

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Billy Bob Thornton
1955-
Film Actor, Director
- In these groups:
- Musical Monikers
- Name Changers
- Sober Celebs
Shania Twain

Songwriter, Singer / 1965 -

Shania Twain is a Canadian country and pop singer and songwriter, best known for the albums The Woman in Me and Come on Over.

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Shania Twain
1965-
Songwriter, Singer
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- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Celebrity Golfers
- Famous Action Movie Stars
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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Mark Wahlberg
1971-
Film Actor, Rapper
- In these groups:
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Female Talk Show Hosts
- Weight Loss Winners
Oprah Winfrey

Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Producer, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer / 1954 -

Billionaire Oprah Winfrey has hosted her own internationally popular talk show since 1986. She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher, and producer.

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Oprah Winfrey
1954-
Film Actress, Entrepreneur, Producer, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer
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- In these groups:
- Rags to Riches
- Famous Taureans
- Famous Actors
Chow Yun-Fat

Film Actor, Television Actor / 1955 -

Chow Yun-Fat was named "The Coolest Actor in the World," by the Los Angeles Times in 1995. He starred in the Chinese action film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

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Chow Yun-Fat
1955-
Film Actor, Television Actor

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