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John Mulaney

American comedian and actor (born 1982).

Born August 26th, 1982 (age 43 years) in Chicago.

CM Punk

American professional wrestler, actor, and retired mixed martial artist.

Born October 26th, 1978 (age 47 years) in Chicago.

Michael Clarke Duncan

American actor (1957–2012).

Born December 10th, 1957 in Chicago.

Died September 3rd, 2012 at 54 years old in Los Angeles (respiratory failure, myocardial infarction).

Maria Shriver

First lady of california from 2003 to 2011.

Born November 6th, 1955 (age 70 years) in Chicago.

Patricia Arquette

American actress (born 1968).

Born April 8th, 1968 (age 58 years) in Chicago.

Bobby Fischer

American chess player (1943–2008).

Born March 9th, 1943 in Chicago.

Died January 17th, 2008 at 64 years old in Reykjavík (kidney failure).

Raquel Welch

American actress (1940–2023).

Born September 5th, 1940 in Chicago.

Died February 15th, 2023 at 82 years old in Los Angeles (cardiac arrest). [ref]

Leo XIV

267th pope of the catholic church (2025–).

Born September 14th, 1955 (age 70 years) in Chicago. [ref]

Sam Altman

American venture capitalist.

Born April 22nd, 1985 (age 41 years) in Chicago.

Jennifer Hudson

American singer, actress, model and spokesperson.

Born September 12th, 1981 (age 44 years) in Chicago.

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