Tracy Caldwell Dyson
born 1969American chemist and NASA astronaut
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The best known of them is Sally Field, with articles in 91 languages. Tracy Caldwell Dyson, born in Arcadia, 2 mi away, is the closest. No famous person has yet been confirmed as born in East Pasadena. Across the town line, Arcadia lists 32, Tracy Caldwell Dyson first.
The 13 best known born within 35 miles, nearest first.
American chemist and NASA astronaut
Abused child studied by linguists after spending most of early life locked in a room and tied to a chair







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The fullest list close by belongs to Arcadia, with 32.
From Wikidata and Wikipedia: people whose birthplace is East Pasadena and whose English Wikipedia article agrees, ranked by how many Wikipedia languages cover each person. Nearby people are those born in a town within 35 miles; distances are town center to town center. People known mainly for crimes, and adult performers, aren’t listed. “The usual town” = everyone born in the towns gathered so far.