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William Close

American surgeon (1924-2009)

  • Fame49.6
  • Momentum5.8
  • Wikipedia4.1K
Lived 1924–2009, aged 85United States
United States flagUnited StatesDoctorsDoctor
  • Era
    1924–2009
    Aged 85
  • Known for
    Jail Caesar
    2012
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Updated 2026-06-17

William Taliaferro Close was an American surgeon who played a major role in stemming a 1976 outbreak of the Ebola virus in Zaire, the first major outbreak of the viral hemorrhagic fever in Central Africa, and preventing its further spread. He was also the father of Oscar-nominated actress Glenn Close and husband of Bettine Moore Close.

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49.6
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Momentum5.8
Historical4.5
Now attention32.1
Source confidence35.0
Completeness60.0
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