You May Be Surprised To Learn These 14 More Famous People Are West Virginians
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Turns out there are a lot of famous people from West Virginia. There were so many, in fact, that we couldn’t fit them into one list (or even two).
So this is part 2 of a list of famous West Virginians. The first part has 20 people, including Chuck Yeager, Brad Paisley, Don Knotts, and several others. Read the first part of that list here.
This country music legend was born in Bolt, W.Va.
Withers, known for his classic song "Lean on Me," was born in Slab Creek.
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This well known contemporary Christian music artist was born in Ceredo-Kenova. He doesn't live here now, but that's OK, because friends (of West Virginia) are friends forever,
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Sales, a comedian and TV personality, was born in North Carolina but graduated high school in Huntington.
This winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences was born in Bluefield. He was the inspiration for the movie "A Beautiful Mind." He died earlier this year.
This retired NFL player is considered among the greatest wide receivers of all time. He grew up in Rand.
If you're a fan of podcasts, you've probably heard Charleston native Anna Sale's show "Death, Sex and Money." And if you haven't, you should.
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Aaron Staton, who played Ken Cosgrove on the popular drama "Mad Men" is from Huntington, W.Va.
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Peter Marshall, former host of Hollywood Squares was born in Huntington, WV.
This teacher, author and civil rights leader grew up in the Kanawha Valley.
This country music star is originally from South Charleston.
I know she was born in Texas, but she went to high school in Charleston and still comes here to visit. Plus anyone who goes on Conan O'Brien and sings "West Virginia Hills" is the best kind of West Virginian in my book.
This documentary filmmaker and humorist is best known for his film "Supersize Me." He was born in Parkersburg and raised in Beckley.
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Handley, a American professional basketball player and television broadcaster, died earlier this year. He was from Charleston.
I’m sure I missed some famous people from West Virginia. Tell me who I left off in the comments.
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