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Jimmy Cliff Musician · Singer 1944–2025 Jin Yuelin Philosopher 1895–1984 Jiří Šlitr Comedian · Actor 1924–1969 Jiří Suchý Comedian · Actor b. 1931 Joachim Ringelnatz Actor · Author 1883–1934 Joan Didion Journalist 1934–2021 João Simões Lopes Neto Author · Journalist 1865–1916 Joaquín Torres-García Entertainer 1874–1949 Joe Flaherty Comedian 1941–2024 Jogendra Nath Mandal Politician 1904–1968 Johan Cruyff Athlete · Coach 1947–2016 Johann Adam Schall von Bell Priest 1592–1666 Johann Friedrich Herbart Scientist · Philosopher 1776–1841 Johann Gottfried Herder Author · Philosopher 1744–1803 Johann Joachim Winckelmann Author 1717–1768 Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Author · Philosopher 1749–1832 John Adams Author · Politician 1735–1826 John Amos Comenius Scientist · Philosopher 1592–1670 John Boorman Director b. 1933 John Bright Motivational Speaker · Politician 1811–1889 John Candy Comedian · Actor 1950–1994 John Dewey Scientist · Philosopher 1859–1952 John Dominic Crossan Priest b. 1934 John Gokongwei Investor 1926–2019