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Glenn Dickey

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Glenn Ernest Dickey Jr. dominated Bay Area sports journalism for over four decades with his fearless, unvarnished commentary that made him the region's most controversial and widely-read columnist. Born February 16, 1936 in Virginia, Minnesota, Dickey migrated to California with his parents—father Glenn Sr., a U.S. Forest Service employee, and mother Madlyn Emmert, a schoolteacher—when he was ten years old. After graduating from Sonora High School in 1954 where he wrote sports for the school paper, Dickey attended UC Santa Barbara before transferring to UC Berkeley, earning his bachelor's degree in 1958. As Sports Editor of The Daily Californian, he honed the direct writing style that would become his trademark. His journalism career began at the Pulitzer Prize-winning Watsonville Register-Pajaronian as Sports Editor (1958-1963), where he was famously hung in effigy for criticizing the local team—an early preview of his uncompromising approach. Dickey joined the San Francisco Chronicle in 1963 as sportswriter before becoming columnist in 1971, retiring nearly twenty years ago after transforming Bay Area sports discourse. He pioneered coverage of women's sports locally and won "Best Sports Stories" awards in 1963, 1968, 1971, and 1977. A member of the Newspaper Guild, Baseball Writers Association of America, and SAG-AFTRA, Dickey authored more than fifteen books including definitive works on Bill Walsh, Al Davis's Raiders, and the Oakland A's dynasties. Dickey's writing philosophy centered on provoking thought rather than agreement. He famously criticized beloved icons Willie Mays and Joe Montana, advocated hiring Walsh as 49ers coach and Frank Robinson as Giants manager, and never shied from controversial opinions. His remarkable memory allowed him to quote sources accurately without notebooks or tape recorders—no one ever complained of misquoting. Colleague Ray Ratto observed Dickey "had the biggest trombone and wasn't afraid to use it," while TR Sullivan noted he was "about as subtle as a punch to the jaw." Despite generating controversy, Dickey personally responded to every letter and email throughout his career, valuing reader engagement regardless of tone. A voracious reader who donated extensively to Oakland Public Library, he also pursued passions for fine dining, wine collecting, piano playing, and European travel with wife Nancy McDaniel, whom he married February 25, 1967. Diagnosed with diabetes in 1985, Dickey worked through complications until his death December 12, 2025 in Oakland. He is survived by wife Nancy, son Scott (and wife Sarah Owsowitz), and brother Bob.
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Alián Devetac

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Adrián Emanuel Devetac (Paraná, September 19, 1991), better known as Alián Devetac, is an Argentine musician, music teacher and actor. His acting debut was playing Nicolás in the film La tercera orilla by Celina Murga, released in 2014 at the Berlin International Film Festival. Recognized for playing Danielito in El otro hermano by Israel Adrián Caetano , Gordo in Eva no dormir by Pablo Agüero, Efraín in La sombra del gallo by Nicolás Herzog, among other works. He received two nominations for the "Cóndor de Plata" awards: as best male revelation in 2015 for La tercera orilla and as best supporting actor in 2018 for El otro hermano . He currently continues to work in Paraná as a music teacher and doing acting work in the framework of Argentine national cinema
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Eric Winter

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Eric Barrett Winter (born July 17, 1976) is an American actor and former fashion model. He has appeared in the television roles of Rex Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives, FBI Special Agent Craig O'Laughlin on the CBS drama series The Mentalist (2010–2012), Dash Gardiner on the Lifetime fantasy-drama series Witches of East End (2013–2014), and Sergeant Tim Bradford on the ABC drama The Rookie. His film appearances include Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) and The Ugly Truth (2009).
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Lucien Abbet

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Lucien Abbet, born in 1951, is a climber, mountaineer, and actor from Valais (Switzerland), a leading figure in Swiss climbing. His unique career has made him a discreet and respected mountain legend, an example of humility and freedom. Lucien Abbet, nicknamed "Lulu" by his friends, is a prominent figure in the world of sport and alpine climbing. He was born in Valais, Switzerland, in 1951 into a farming family of ten children. From an early age, he was distinguished by a deep affinity with nature and a certain rejection of authority. He developed a passion for rock that transcended performance and self-improvement, transforming climbing into a true meditation and communion with the elements. After training in business and working briefly as an accountant, he decided at the age of 22 to abandon this obvious path to devote his life to the mountains, defying the social conventions of the time. A very active route setter in the 1980s with rigorous lines, he distinguished himself in the climbing world for his extraordinary intuition for detecting new lines and enhancing the beauty of the Valais cliffs. He voluntarily equipped several hundred routes, bringing his own grading philosophy inspired by Ligurian and Monegasque traditions. His unacademic style is the result of intuitive creativity and a constant search for aesthetic gestures, earning him the admiration of his peers and the reputation of a "rock craftsman." Lucien Abbet explains his relationship with climbing: "By combining the mental and physical, it's a fantastic sport that creates an addiction. I would find it hard to do without it." Lucien's life is marked by discretion and authenticity, preferring simple joys and freedom to professional ambition. He worked a series of challenging jobs, including acrobatic work, allowing him to climb almost year-round. His experience and expertise also opened the doors to filmmaking, where he specialized as a high-altitude safety expert, stunt double, and then as an actor in various films. He has appeared in films such as "Three Colors: Red" (1994), "The eXtremists" (2002), and "Welcome to Switzerland" (2004). His commitment to filmmaking, always focused on the technical and safety aspects rather than stardom, led him to collaborate with big names, including Catherine Destivelle on the Mali documentary "Séo!", where his technical and human support was crucial. Lucien's personal life is punctuated by significant events. The tragic death of his cousin in an avalanche at the age of 23 instilled in him a cautious wisdom. His late relationship with his daughter Lucie, recognized through a DNA test at 23, adds emotional complexity to his already extraordinary journey. Lucien also harbors a passion for music, playing the diatonic accordion, and shares with his partner a love of travel and freedom. In winter, he leaves his Valais village to travel south in his van, fleeing the cold for warmer skies, in a perpetual quest for cliffs to explore and freedoms to celebrate.
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Alexis Tsipras

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Alexis Tsipras (Greek: Αλέξης Τσίπρας, born 28 July 1974) is a Greek politician of the political left, who served as Prime Minister of Greece from 2015 to 2019. A socialist, Tsipras was leader of the Greek political party Syriza from 2008 to 2023. Tsipras is the fourth prime minister who has governed in the course of the 2010s Greek government-debt crisis. Originally an outspoken critic of the austerity policies implemented during the crisis, his tenure in office was marked by an intense austerity policy, mostly in the context of the third EU bailout to Greece (2015–18). In January 2015, Tsipras led Syriza to victory in a snap legislative election, winning 149 out of 300 seats in the Hellenic Parliament and forming a coalition with the Independent Greeks. On 20 August 2015, seven months into his term as prime minister he lost his majority after intraparty defections, announced his resignation, and called for a snap election to take place the following month. In the September 2015 election that followed, Tsipras led Syriza to another victory, winning 145 out of 300 seats and re-forming the coalition with the Independent Greeks. As prime minister, he has overseen negotiations regarding the Greek government-debt crisis, initiated the Greek bailout referendum, responded to the European migrant crisis, and signed the Prespa agreement. In 2015, he was named by TIME magazine as one of the 100 most influential people globally.
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Hussein Fahmy

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An Egyptian actor of Circassian descent. He was born in Cairo to an aristocratic family, as his grandfather, Muhammad Pasha Fahmy, was the head of the Shura Council, his father, Mahmoud Pasha Fahmy, was the secretariat of the Shura Council, and his grandmother was Amina El Manasterly, the owner of the Manasterly Palace. He graduated from the High Cinema Institute in 1963, and studied directing in the USA at the University of California. Among his films: My Blood, My Tears and My Smile, The Estranged Brothers and The Shame.
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Sherilyn Fenn

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Sherilyn Fenn, born Sheryl Ann Fenn on February 1, 1965, is an American actress best known for her iconic role as the seductive and complex Audrey Horne on the cult TV series Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017). She grew up in a musical family, traveling extensively before settling in Los Angeles, where she began acting with early B-movies like The Wild Life (1984), Thrashin' (1986), The Wraith (1986), and Two Moon Junction (1988). In the early 1990s, Fenn's career breakthrough came with Twin Peaks, earning her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe nomination. She credited acting coach Roy London with revitalizing her confidence, leading to roles in films like Wild at Heart (1990), Of Mice and Men (1992), Boxing Helena (1993), and the TV biopic Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (1995). Fenn later starred in the Showtime series Rude Awakening (1998–2001) as recovering addict Billie Frank, with recurring roles in S.W.A.T. (2017–2021) as Karen Street and Shining Vale (2021–). Recent films include Shooting Heroin (2020), Silent Life: The Story of the Lady in Black (2023), and Upon Waking (2023).
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Alison Brie

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Alison Brie Schermerhorn (born December 29, 1982) is an American actress, writer, and producer. She received recognition for her starring roles as Trudy Campbell in the drama series Mad Men (2007–2015), Annie Edison in the comedy series Community (2009–2015), Diane Nguyen in the animated comedy series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020), and as Ruth Wilder in the comedy-drama series GLOW (2017–2019), for which she received nominations for the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy. In addition to her television work, Brie has also starred in films such as Scream 4 (2011); The Five-Year Engagement (2012); The Lego Movie (2014); Get Hard (2015); Sleeping with Other People (2015); How to Be Single (2016); The Little Hours (2017); The Disaster Artist (2017); The Post (2017); Promising Young Woman (2020); Horse Girl (2020), which she also co-wrote and produced; and The Rental (2020). Description above from the Wikipedia article Alison Brie, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Kate Nash

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Kate Marie Nash (born 6 July 1987) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and actress. Nash rose to prominence in the UK with the sleeper hit "Foundations" (2007). Her debut album, Made of Bricks, peaked at number 1 in the UK and number 36 in the US. Nash won the award for Best British Female Artist at the 2008 Brit Awards. Her second studio album, My Best Friend Is You, was released in 2010 and reached the top 10 in both the UK and Germany. The album's lead single, "Do-Wah-Doo", peaked at number 15 in the UK, becoming her fourth UK Top 40 single. After being dropped by her record label, Nash self-released her third studio album, Girl Talk, on 4 March 2013. The album failed to match the commercial success of Nash's previous albums, though it charted inside the top 100 in the UK, Ireland, Germany and Austria. In April 2017, Nash launched a Kickstarter to finance a fourth studio album. On 21 April 2017, Nash released a four-track EP, Agenda. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kate Nash, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Sean Connery

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Sir Thomas Sean Connery (August 25, 1930 – October 31, 2020) was a Scottish actor and producer. He won an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (one being a BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award), and three Golden Globes, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award and a Henrietta Award. Connery was the first actor to portray the character James Bond in film, starring in seven Bond films (every film from Dr. No to You Only Live Twice, plus Diamonds Are Forever and Never Say Never Again), between 1962 and 1983. In 1988, Connery won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Untouchables. His films also include Marnie (1964), Murder on the Orient Express (1974), The Man Who Would Be King (1975), A Bridge Too Far (1977), Highlander (1986), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), The Hunt for Red October (1990), Dragonheart (1996), The Rock (1996), and Finding Forrester (2000). Connery was polled in a 2004 The Sunday Herald as "The Greatest Living Scot" and in a 2011 EuroMillions survey as "Scotland's Greatest Living National Treasure". He was voted by People magazine as both the “Sexiest Man Alive" in 1989 and the "Sexiest Man of the Century” in 1999. He received a lifetime achievement award in the United States with a Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. Connery was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. On October 31, 2020, Connery died at the age of 90.
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