Dame Vera Lynn Dame Vera Lynn She was a 'national treasure' with a comforting clear voice, a beacon of hope during the nation’s darkest hour and synonymous with the spirit of wartime Britain. Dame Vera Lynn She was a 'national treasure' with a comforting clear voice, a beacon of hope during the nation’s darkest hour and synonymous with the spirit of wartime Britain.
Olivia de Havilland Olivia de Havilland A true Classic Hollywood legend, best-known for her roles in the films, Gone with the Wind, To Each His Own, The Adventures of Robin Hood and The Heiress. Olivia de Havilland A true Classic Hollywood legend, best-known for her roles in the films, Gone with the Wind, To Each His Own, The Adventures of Robin Hood and The Heiress.
Kenneth Donald Rogers Kenneth Donald Rogers One of the greatest entertainment stars of our time with an immensely successful career in country music and pop charts with hits like ‘Lucille’ and ‘The Gambler.’ Kenneth Donald Rogers One of the greatest entertainment stars of our time with an immensely successful career in country music and pop charts with hits like ‘Lucille’ and ‘The Gambler.’
Max Von Sydow Max Von Sydow The legendary Swedish-born, French television, stage and movie actor is one of the most admired actors of both the last century and the early years of this one. Max Von Sydow The legendary Swedish-born, French television, stage and movie actor is one of the most admired actors of both the last century and the early years of this one.
Elizabeth Taylor Elizabeth Taylor One of the popular icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, a British-American actress known for her talented beauty, was also a businesswoman and humanitarian. Elizabeth Taylor One of the popular icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, a British-American actress known for her talented beauty, was also a businesswoman and humanitarian.
Kirk Douglas Kirk Douglas A Hollywood Golden Age icon whose rugged good looks and muscular intensity made him a commanding presence in films like Spartacus and Paths of Glory. Kirk Douglas A Hollywood Golden Age icon whose rugged good looks and muscular intensity made him a commanding presence in films like Spartacus and Paths of Glory.
Edmund Hillary Edmund Hillary A 20th century explorer and mountaineer, who with Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, were the first two climbers to have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953. Edmund Hillary A 20th century explorer and mountaineer, who with Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, were the first two climbers to have reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1953.
Cary Grant Cary Grant A legendary star of Golden Age of Hollywood cinema, known for his transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor, one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men. Cary Grant A legendary star of Golden Age of Hollywood cinema, known for his transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor, one of classic Hollywood's definitive leading men.
Anthony Quinn Anthony Quinn Legendary dynamic actor, director, writer and painter starred in 168 films, won countless awards with paintings featured in art collections all over the world. Anthony Quinn Legendary dynamic actor, director, writer and painter starred in 168 films, won countless awards with paintings featured in art collections all over the world.
Anthony Bourdain Anthony Bourdain American celebrity chef and television personality, starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine and the human condition. Anthony Bourdain American celebrity chef and television personality, starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisine and the human condition.

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