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John was special and became an icon because he had every attribute a footballer should have.

From BBC

Bowie, named because like musical icon David Bowie he has different coloured eyes, will enjoy a more relaxed day.

From BBC

It was effortless, intuitive and joyful — the kind of shoot that reminds you why collaboration matters, and why icons become icons in the first place.

From Los Angeles Times

Making a profile documentary about the martyred Tejano music icon, whose life and career have already been the subject of a popular film and a scripted TV series, must be a daunting task.

From Los Angeles Times

The sports icon, donning a scarf and newsboy hat, disrupts the snowy scene outside of Clara’s home.

From Los Angeles Times