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Why public figures have faced controversy — summarised from Wikipedia.

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Bernie Madoff

Financier, died 2021

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Bill Cosby

Comedian and actor

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Bill Maher

Comedian and talk show host

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Bill O'Reilly

Broadcaster

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Brett Ratner

Film director

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David Bowie

Musician, died 2016

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Elizabeth Holmes

Founder of Theranos

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Elon Musk

Businessman

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Harvey Weinstein

Former film producer

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Jake Paul

Boxer and influencer

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Jared Leto

Actor and musician

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Jimmy Savile

Broadcaster, died 2011

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Jonathan Majors

Actor

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Lance Armstrong

Former professional cyclist

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Logan Paul

Influencer, sportsperson and entrepreneur

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Lori Loughlin

Actress

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Louis C.K.

Comedian

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Martha Stewart

Businesswoman and television personality

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Neil Gaiman

Author

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R. Kelly

Singer

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Rolf Harris

Entertainer, died 2023

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Roseanne Barr

Comedian and actress

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Russell Brand

Comedian and presenter

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Sam Bankman-Fried

Founder of FTX

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