List of famous people from Missouri, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in Missouri, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from Missouri you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in Missouri, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.The list you're viewing is made up of different people like James E. Stowers and George Hearn.If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from Missouri?" or "Which celebrities were born in Missouri?" then this list is a great resource for you.

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List of famous people from St. Louis, including photos when available. The people below are listed by their popularity, so the most recognizable names are at the top of the list. Some of the people below are celebrities born in St. Louis, while others are simply notable locals. If you're from St. Louis you might already know that these prominent figures are also from your hometown, but some of the names below may really surprise you. This list includes people who were born and raised in St. Louis, as well as those who were born there but moved away at a young age.Larry Hughes and Pat Musick are only the beginning of the people on this list.If you want to answer the questions, "Which famous people are from St. Louis?" or "Which celebrities were born in St. Louis?" then this list is a great resource for you.

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Addiction is a life-threatening disease, as evidenced by this list of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/99-famous-people-who-died-young/james707?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous people who died</a> of drug overdose, including photos, birthdates, professions, and other information. You might also be interested in <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/athletes-who-were-drug-addicts/jessica-lawshe">athletes who used to be drug addicts</a> and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/top-8-celebrities-found-dead-in-a-bathroom/notable-famous-deaths">celebs who were found dead in the bathroom</a>. These celebrities who overdosed on drugs are listed alphabetically and include the famous drug overdose victims&rsquo; hometown and biographical info about them when available. These notable drug overdose deaths include modern and long-gone <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-men-who-married-much-younger-women/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous men and women</a>, from politicians to religious leaders to writers.

Some of the biggest names in entertainment, especially rock stars, have died of a drug overdose. Jimi Hendrix, singer Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison are among a few rockers who bit the big one early. Heath Ledger did as well, and wasn&#39;t alive to see that he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in The Dark Knight. Funnymen <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-dead-snl-cast-members/best-of-snl" target="_blank">John Belushi and Chris Farley also died of drug overdoses</a>.

Other celebs who died of drug overdose include Curt Hennig, Anissa Jones, Christopher&nbsp;Pettiet, and&nbsp;actress Dana&nbsp;Plato.&nbsp;

Everyone on this list has overdosed on drugs as a cause of death somewhere in their public records, even if it was just one contributing factor for their death. From celebrity heroin addictions to using cocaine, hopefully we can learn a lesson from the actors, politicians, and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/dead-musicians-2015-famous-musician-deaths/ranker-death-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">musicians who died</a> too young from drugs.

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List of famous people who died in New York City, with photos when available. These notable New York City deaths are loosely ordered by how famous each person was, meaning the most well-known people are at the top of the list. Some of the people mentioned below were celebrities who died in New York City, while others were just renowned in their line of work. Either way everyone on this list has New York City listed as their official place of death in any public records. Each prominent person who passed away in New York City has information about them next to their names, including the year they were born and their place of birth.List contains people like Myles Lane and Elihu Root.If you're trying to answer the questions, "Which famous people died in New York City?" and "Which celebrities died in New York City?" then this list will have you covered. This list of historic deaths in New York City includes athletes, musicians, celebrities and notable local figures.

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List of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry winners from every year the award has been given out. All Pulitzer Prize for Poetry winners are listed below in order of popularity, but can be sorted by any column. People who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry award are listed along with photos for every Pulitzer Prize for Poetry winner that has a picture associated with their name online. You can click on the name of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry award recipients to get more information about each. People who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry are usually listed by year, but on this list you've got a complete list of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry winners from all years. If this proves to not be a full list of Pulitzer Prize for Poetry winners, you can help make it so by adding to this one. This list includes the most memorable and well-known Pulitzer Prize for Poetry winners of all time. Anybody who won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry usually has a picture associated with their name, so all the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry-winning people are listed here with photos when available. This list spans the history of the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, so most of the famous Pulitzer Prize for Poetry winners are here and can be a good starting point for making a list of your favorites. This list answers the question "who are all the people who have ever won Pulitzer Prize for Poetry?" If you're looking for all the nominees, you can click the links above the title of this page to the Listopedia page where you'll find a directory of award nominees, as well as the rest of the award winners lists we have. You're able to copy this list to build your own just like it, re-rank it to fit your opinions, then publish it to share it with your Facebook friends, Twitter followers or with any other social networks you use on a regular basis. The list you're viewing has a variety of items, like C. K. Williams and Archibald MacLeish, in it. {#nodes}

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List of famous alumni from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-florida-state-university-alumni-and-students/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most recognizable celebrities</a> who attended Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School. The list you're viewing is made up of many different graduates, like Vincent Price and John Danforth. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School?” and “Which celebrities are Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School alumni?”

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Sara Teasdale

Sara Teasdale (August 8, 1884 – January 29, 1933) was an American lyric poet. She was born Sarah Trevor Teasdale in St. Louis, Missouri, and used the name Sara Teasdale Filsinger after her marriage in 1914.

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Who are the most&nbsp;famous gay writers in history? This list contains over 200 of the most notable gay writers ever, with photos where available. Some of the literary world&#39;s best talent has come from gay writers. The best gay authors may or may not choose to speak openly about their sexuality and tackle it as a theme in their writing or in their books. The LGBTQ+ community has contributed wonderful pieces of writing&mdash;from poems and novels to fantastic journalism&mdash;and many gay writers of the 20th century, like Oscar Wilde and Tennessee&nbsp;Williams, are studied in school and revered for their work.

Who are the most famous gay and lesbian authors? This list includes authors from ancient times to modern day, famous gay poets, novelists, screenplay writers and LGBTQ+ authors. Some on the list may not be considered &quot;gay&quot; by modern terms as cultures have changed throughout the centuries. Others were out and proud and used their unique experience to create some of the best gay literature of all time. That said, regardless of their era in antiquity, these gay authors have all expressed interest in same-sex relations.

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Lists about and ranking the best poets and poems of all times, including rhymes, haiku, sonnets, free verse, blank verse, epics, ballads, love poems, villanelles, and even limericks. 

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Who are the best poets of all time? It includes poets such as Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, William Shakespeare, and Sylvia Plath. Poetry has captivated readers for thousands of years. Regardless of the time period during which they wrote, the great poets on this list have used their talents and ways with language to connect with readers of all ages.Written works have the ability to make us feel. They make us want to believe, be inspired, and live vicariously through the stories on the page. Whether short or long form, poetry is often illusory, and full of rich imagery or hidden meaning. It is these elements which provoke readers to dig deeper. The best poems and poets are read throughout the ages. They are passed from generation to generation and taught throughout school to young students. Poets and their poetry have the ability to take readers places and into worlds they've never imagined. Poets can often be tortured souls or great thinkers who allow readers a new view on the world which they never would have imagined. These greatest poets provide the kind of emotional connection to the written word that few can. Vote up the all time best poets on the list below or add the poets you think are the greatest if they aren't already on the list.

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Who are <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-female-voice-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">the best female</a> poets? This list includes great female poets such as Maya Angelou, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Sylvia Plath, and Emily Dickinson. The women on this list have all changed poetry in their own way and left their mark on the genre. Women have been writing poetry through many eras and generations, but the poets on this list are the best.Written works have the ability to make us feel. They make us want to believe, be inspired, and live vicariously through the stories on the page. Whether short or long form, poetry is often illusory, and full of rich imagery or hidden meaning. It is these elements which provoke readers to dig deeper. The best poems and poets are read throughout the ages. They are passed from generation to generation and taught throughout schools to young students. Poets and their poetry have the ability to take readers places and into worlds never imagined. Poets can often be tortured souls or great thinkers who allow readers a new view on the world. These greatest women poets provide the kind of emotional connection to the written word that few can. Vote up the best woman poets on the list below, or add the women poets you think are the top if they aren't already on the list.

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If your name is Sara, then you're in some great company. Here's our list of the most famous people named Sara, including photos when available. How many celebrities named Sara can you think of? The famous Saras below have many different professions, as this list includes notable actors named Sara, athletes named Sara, and even political figures named Sara. The music industry is no stranger to the name Sara, and the same can be said for Hollywood and show business in general. Which famous people named Sara are worth mentioning? This list includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sarah Palin and Sarah Silverman. To read more about these notable people named Sara, click the corresponding row of who you want to learn more about, and additional information will appear.

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List of <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/fictional-characters-named-sarah/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous people named Sarah</a>, along with photos. How many celebrities named Sarah or Sara can you think of? The famous Sarahs below have many different professions, as this list includes notable actors named Sarah, athletes named Sarah, and even political figures named Sarah. Did we forget your favorite <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-with-ocd/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">famous person</a> whose name is Sarah? Add them to the list.

Sarah Jessica Parker started show business as &quot;Little Orphan Annie&quot; in Broadway&#39;s Annie. She really made it big with her unforgettable role as Carrie Bradshaw. She&#39;s starred in several films as well such as Hocus Pocus and The Family Stone.&nbsp;Sarah Silverman is an actress and <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">stand up comedian</a>. She&#39;s had several HBO specials, her own comedic show, and has starred in many films. She was even a writer for Saturday Night Live for 18 weeks.&nbsp;

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