Singer-songwriter Sir Elton John – who wrote the music for "Candle in the Wind," "Bennie and the Jets," and "Daniel" – is an AIDS activist, too. Here he speaks at the 10th Elton John AIDS Foundation's New York City benefit in October.
Birthday: March 25, 1947
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