That’s according to AI who came up with 15 people when I asked ChatGPT to come up with an illustrious list.
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In case you missed it;
9. Melanie Hill
A familiar face on British TV, Melanie Hill attended Monkwearmouth Academy. She first found fame as the second Avaline on Bread and has gone on to star in such hits as Auf Wiedersehen, Pet; Holby City, The Thick of It and Emmerdale. AI described her as an 'actress, a prominent media figure from Sunderland.' | Melanie Hill Photo: NW
10. Raich Carter
The Hendon-born forward led Sunderland to glory in the 1937 FA Cup Final. He scored 118 goals in 245 appearances for SAFC and played 13 games for England, scoring seven goals. AI said he was 'a football legend, deeply tied to Sunderland's sporting history.' | se
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11. Jill Scott
Jill Scott at her former school, Monkwearmouth Academy. 'Sunderland-born England Lioness, Euro 2022 champion; a trailblazer for women’s football' AI said. | Sunderland Echo
12. Don Airey
Airey, third left, was born in June 1948 in Sunderland and grew up in the city before enjoying a lengthy rock music career with the likes of Gary Moore, Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath and Whitesnake. AI said he was a 'legendary musician'. | PA