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December 17th

502 Notable birthdays

Pope Francis

266th pope of the catholic church (2013–2025).

Born December 17th, 1936 in Flores.

Died April 21st, 2025 at 88 years old in Domus Sanctae Marthae (circulatory collapse, stroke). [ref]

Sarah Paulson

American actress.

Born December 17th, 1974 (age 51 years) in Tampa.

Milla Jovovich

American actress and model.

Born December 17th, 1975 (age 50 years) in Kyiv.

Manny Pacquiao

Filipino boxer, basketball player, singer, actor, politician and philanthropist.

Born December 17th, 1978 (age 47 years) in Kibawe.

Richard Jewell

American police officer (1962–2007).

Born December 17th, 1962 in Danville.

Died August 29th, 2007 at 44 years old in Woodbury. [ref]

Chelsea Manning

American activist and whistleblower (born 1987).

Born December 17th, 1987 (age 38 years) in Oklahoma City.

Eugene Levy

Canadian actor and comedian.

Born December 17th, 1946 (age 79 years) in Hamilton.

Bill Pullman

American actor.

Born December 17th, 1953 (age 72 years) in Hornell.

Katheryn Winnick

Canadian film and television actress.

Born December 17th, 1977 (age 48 years) in Etobicoke.

Giovanni Ribisi

American actor.

Born December 17th, 1974 (age 51 years) in Los Angeles.

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