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A lineage of famous Michiganders hail from the heart of the Midwest.&nbsp;It’s become easy to find a famous person from Michigan, as the Great Lake State has produced chart-topping musicians, celebrated actors, supermodels, and renowned athletes over the years.Take Eminem, for example; his lightning-fast rapping expertise propelled him to become one of the most influential figures in modern hip-hop. David Spade's impeccable comedic timing and signature humor earned him a prominent place in Hollywood as an actor and television host. Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s famed boxing career solidified his status as an all-time great in sports history.&nbsp;Read our list to learn which famous residents of Michigan made their mark on the worlds of fashion, film, sports and entertainment.

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A list of Western fiction authors with writers who specialize in all types of Western historical fiction and tales of the American frontier. If cowboys, Indians (Native Americans), gold miners, and outlaws are your favorite types of characters, then you're a western fiction fan. Western book authors and famous Western authors are among some of the best and <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-writers-of-all-time/ranker-books?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most popular writers of all time</a>.When it comes to great Western novels, remember that &quot;the frontier&quot; is a relative term. The earliest Westerns took place in the Appalachian mountains, as that was once considered the great Western unknown. It wasn't until later, the 1850s and beyond, that Westerns began to take place west of the Mississippi River. Many consider the golden age of the Historic West to have occurred for only three decades, from the end of the American Civil War to the beginning of the 20th century. Western fiction peaked during the 1960s, but can still be found to this day. The Western fiction authors on this list are some of the best Western novelists and their works rank among the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/western-fiction-books/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best Western novels</a>. Take a look at these popular Wester authors and go get their books today!

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Eastern Michigan University

List of famous alumni from Eastern Michigan University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Eastern Michigan University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Eastern <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-university-of-michigan-alumni-and-students/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Michigan University alumni</a> is loosely ordered by relevance, so the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-actors-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most recognizable celebrities</a> who attended Eastern Michigan University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Eastern Michigan University. The list you're viewing has a variety of graduates in it, like George Gervin and Antonio Gates. This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Eastern Michigan University?” and “Which celebrities are Eastern Michigan University alumni?”

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A list of crime fiction authors who specialize in detective fiction. If you love a good mystery then these are the authors for you. Detective fiction is a sub-genre of mystery fiction along with thrillers and general crime fiction. In detective fiction, the plot typically follows an individual acting as an investigator whether he be a police officer, a private investigator, a bounty hunter, or even just an amateur trying to solve a crime. Most often, that crime is murder. Detective fiction is an old genre, dating back to ancient Greece and Persia. Of course, in the western world, the most famous fictional detective of all is Sherlock Holmes.

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Loren D. Estleman

Loren D. Estleman (born September 15, 1952 in Ann Arbor, Michigan) is an American writer of detective and Western fiction. He is known for a series of crime novels featuring the investigator Amos Walker.

Who knew there were so many famous people named Loren in the world? Our list of celebrities named Loren includes pictures and information about each person when available, so you can get to know them a little better if you don't know them. The famous Lorens below come from all walks of life, but all ended up achieving fame or notoriety in one way or another. This list includes singers named Loren, actors named Loren, and much more.  Loren Roberts, Loren Shriver, and Loren Eiseley are only a few of the well-known people named Loren on this list.

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