Eric Arthur Blair was an English novelist, poet, essayist, journalist, and critic who wrote under the pen name of George Orwell. His work is characterised by lucid prose, social criticism, opposition to all totalitarianism, and support of democratic socialism.
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Entrepreneur · Geely · automotive
1963 · People's Republic of China
$13.6Bolder estimate, as of 2019 · Forbes
Eric Li Shufu is a Chinese billionaire entrepreneur. He is the founder and chairman of Geely.
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Entrepreneur · hospitality
1957 · United States
$11Bolder estimate, as of 2025 · Forbes
Tilman Joseph Fertitta is an American diplomat, businessman and television personality. He serves as the United States ambassador to Italy and San Marino since May 2025.
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Actor
1956–2018 · United States
Anthony Michael Bourdain was an American celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian. He starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine, and the human condition.
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Actor
1963–2016 · United Kingdom
George Michael was an English singer-songwriter and record producer. Regarded as a pop culture icon, he is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time. Michael has been widely recognised as a creative force in songwriting, vocal performance, and visual presentation.
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Actor
2006 · United States
Mckenna Grace Burge is an American actress and singer. Her earliest roles included Jasmine Bernstein in the Disney XD sitcom Crash & Bernstein (2012–2014) and Faith Newman in the soap opera The Young and the Restless (2013–2015).
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Actor
1975 · United States
Linda Edna Cardellini is an American actress.
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