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Janet Hamilton, the 19th century poet and essayist, died in Langloan in 1873.
Thomas McAleese, 5 September 1946, Coatbridge, Scotland. Alias - Dean Ford, lead singer with Dean Ford & the Gaylords. The groups name was changed later to Marmalade.
There are a two 'famous' singing duos who originate from Coatbridge. Brothers Greg Kane and Pat Kane make up the band Hue and Cry, while the singing sisters Fran and Anna were famous on the Scottish traditional music scene. Sadly, the latter partnership is no more since the death of Fran Watt.
Comic book writer Mark Millar hails from Coatbridge, as does novelist and playwright Des Dillon.
Former Celtic players John Hughes, Gerry Creaney and Peter Grant.
Famous pupils who attended the local St Ambrose High School include Pop Idol Michelle McManus and footballers Tom Boyd, Malky Mackay, and Mark Wilson.
The sports journalist, broadcaster and erstwhile Brain of Britain Bob Crampsey was formerly headmaster of St Ambrose High School.
More infamously, Rena Costello, the first wife of mass murderer Fred West, was born and raised in Coatbridge.
The activist against child sexual abuse and bullying, Sandra Brown (campaigner), attended Coatbridge High School.
The Rt. Hon. Helen Liddell MP for Monklands East 1994-1999, Airdrie and Shotts 1999-2005. Former Secretary of State for Scotland and currently Britain's High Commissioner in Australia.
The Rt. Hon. Dr. John Reid MP for Airdrie and Shotts 2005-present. Former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Secretary of State for the Home Department.
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