Robert Atkins 2 bday balloons 90 years old (October 17, 1930)Cardiologist who became famous for creating the Atkins Diet, which he first promoted on The Tonight Show in 1965. His diet emphasized protein and fat over carbohydrates.
Wally Lamb 2 bday balloons 70 years old (October 17, 1950)An American novelist, he is best known for She's Come Undone and I Know This Much Is True. He was a professor of creative writing at the University of Connecticut.
Marcus Washington 2 bday balloons 43 years old (October 17, 1977)Offensive lineman played with the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins.
Fred Hickman 2 bday balloons 64 years old (October 17, 1956)Longtime sports reporter for CNN, TBS, YES Network, ESPN, and Fox Sports.
Steve Kaufusi 2 bday balloons 57 years old (October 17, 1963)NFL defensive lineman who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1989 to 1990. He was a 12th round draft pick in 1988.
Margo Rey 2 bday balloons 54 years old (October 17, 1966)Popular singer-songwriter who performs a hybrid of pop, Latin, and jazz.
Philippe Barbarin 2 bday balloons 70 years old (October 17, 1950)French cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and Archbishop of Lyon in France.
Martin Heinrich 2 bday balloons 49 years old (October 17, 1971)Democratic politician who became the Senator from New Mexico in 2013, taking over from a retiring senator, after a fruitful career in the House of Representatives. He was one of the original cosponsor
Joan Prather 2 bday balloons 70 years old (October 17, 1950)Played Janet MacArthur on Eight is Enough alongside Dick Van Patten.
Ben Rothwell 2 bday balloons 39 years old (October 17, 1981)Heavyweight MMA fighter who turned professional in 2001. He began his UFC career in 2009 after going undefeated in IFL competition.
Alexis Cohen 2 bday balloons 37 years old (October 17, 1983)Reality TV star remembered for her appearances on the singing competition American Idol. She was tragically killed by a drunk driver in July 2009.
Rebecca Robertson 2 bday balloons 32 years old (October 17, 1988)Member of the famous Robertson family that gained fame on the hit A&E show Duck Dynasty, she worked as a wardrobe stylist in Los Angeles before opening up a clothing boutique called Duck & Dressing in
Billy Turner 2 bday balloons 29 years old (October 17, 1991)NFL offensive lineman drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Prior to that, he was a star player at North Dakota State University.
Kimberly Buffington 1 bday balloons 49 years old (October 17, 1971)American, Business; She is famous from Discovered a solar system.
Casey Niccoli 1 bday balloons 56 years old (October 17, 1964)American, Director; She is famous from Ex-girlfriend of Perry Farrell.
Nil Karaibrahimgil 1 bday balloons 44 years old (October 17, 1976)Turkish, Singer; She is famous from Nil FM.
Hilary Edson 1 bday balloons 55 years old (October 17, 1965)American actor; She is famous from Tania Roskov on General Hospital 1984-87.
Barbara Paz 1 bday balloons 46 years old (October 17, 1974)Brazilian, Actress; She is famous from Winner of Casa dos Artistas Season 1.
Diogenes Allen 1 bday balloons 88 years old (October 17, 1932)Former Professor Emeritus and Stuart Professor of Philosophy at Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey.
Ronn Owens 1 bday balloons 75 years old (October 17, 1945)An award-winning talk show host on KGO radio in San Francisco.
Mclain Ward 1 bday balloons 45 years old (October 17, 1975)Show jumping equestrian who won back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the team jump, in 2004 and 2008.
Patti Cohenour 1 bday balloons 68 years old (October 17, 1952)Stage performer who starred in the Broadway productions of The Light in the Piazza, The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Big River, and The Phantom of the Opera.
Francisco Flores Perez 1 bday balloons 61 years old (October 17, 1959)Salvadoran politician who was President of El Salvador from 1999 to 2004. He represents the conservative Nationalist Republican Alliance party.
Marcus Phillips 1 bday balloons 47 years old (October 17, 1973)Former journeyman midfielder who played professionally in England, the Netherlands, Australia, Malaysia and New Zealand during the 1990s and 2000s.
Abe Alvarez 1 bday balloons 38 years old (October 17, 1982)Left-handed pitcher known for his command and ability to mix his mid-80s fastball with a solid curve and change, earned a World Series ring as a member of the 2004 Boston Red Sox.
Anya Ayoung-Chee 1 bday balloons 39 years old (October 17, 1981)Winner of both Miss Trinidad and Tobago Universe 2008 and the 9th season of Project Runway.
Kareem Mortimer 1 bday balloons 40 years old (October 17, 1980)Bahamian director of films like Float in 2007 and Wind Jammers in 2010. His films often deal with themes regarding identity, sexuality, and discrimination.
