He was an eight-time Pro Bowl player before becoming an actor.
Born December
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He was a mainstay of the New Orleans music community for four decades.
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He wrote and sang their No. 1 hit “Cherish.”
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He was the sixth winningest coach in NCAA history.
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He was a master distiller and Appalachian legend.
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She won Tony Awards for her work on “Candide” and “Sweeney Todd.”
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His many devoted fans were known as Parrot Heads.
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He had the highest winning record in steeplechase racing with 1,242 victories.
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He played on “Brothers in Arms,” one of the biggest rock albums of all time.
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In the 2008 election, he became an icon associated with small business owners.