Who Has Filed Bankruptcy? It May Surprise You.
Individuals of all social and economic groups can experience financial troubles, including politicians, business leaders, celebrities, athletes, and other public figures. Here is a list of some recognized individuals who have used the protections of bankruptcy to obtain relief during times of financial distress:
1. Abraham Lincoln 16. Kim Basinger
2. Thomas Jefferson 17. M.C. Hammer
3. Ulysses S. Grant 18. Willie Nelson
4. William McKinley 19. Larry King
5. Walt Disney 20. Donald Trump
6. Mark Twain 21. Mike Tyson
7. Henry John Heinz 22. Joe Lewis
8. Milton Hershey 23. Terrell Owens
9. Henry Ford 24. Jose Conseco
10. Debbie Reynolds 25. John Wayne
11. Johnny Unitas 26. Marvin Gaye
12. Dorothy Hamill 27. Anna Nicole Smith
13. Jerry Lee Lewis 28. Gary Coleman
14. Burt Reynolds 29. Wayne Newton
15. Nicholas Cage 30. Lawrence Taylor