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The second-biggest payday will go to Antonio Gracias, his close friend and longtime investor who has made a career out of backing Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Tom Gough, who was a close friend and teammate of Adam, agrees he "wouldn't feel so safe" stepping on to a pitch now "because of the circumstance that happened with Adam".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But Pulte also claimed to have been uniquely close to his grandfather, Coe’s close friend.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Monroe’s estate was controlled by Anna Strasberg, the second wife of Monroe’s acting coach and close friend, Lee Strasberg, since his death in 1982.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The second most popular girl was Ginika, Ifemelu’s close friend.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie