Celebrity Jehova's Witnesses

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Celebrity Jehovas Witnesses - Prince’s untimely death has shed a light on the little known religion that some have indicated may have played a role in his tragic passing. While these are just rumblings, they do give us an opportunity to explore other celebrities who have practiced as Jehova’s Witnesses(Photos from left: Phil Walter/Getty Images)

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Prince - Prince joined the faith in 2001 and adhered to the Christian sect’s beliefs. Some are now questioning if his faith was keeping him from modern medical treatments that could have saved his life. (Photo: Photoshot, PacificCoastNews)

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Michael Jackson/Janet Jackson - The entire Jackson family was raised at Jehova’s Witnesses, and while Michael’s faith throughout his life is unclear, Janet openly denounced the faith and is no longer practicing.Photo: Chris Connor/WENN.com)

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Michael Jackson/Janet Jackson - The entire Jackson family was raised at Jehova’s Witnesses, and while Michael’s faith throughout his life is unclear, Janet openly denounced the faith and is no longer practicing.Photo: Chris Connor/WENN.com)

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Serena Williams/Venus Williams - Both tennis icons, who are often considered two of the best female tennis players of all time, were raised within the faith and still practice today.(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated)

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Ja Rule - The rapper was raised within the faith, but when his mother was disfelloshipped he lost interest in the religion and left it behind as well(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Sherri Shepherd  - The TV host who has starred on The View and the Newlywed Game was raised a Jehova’s Witness but no longer practices.(Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Terrence Howard - The Empire star has stated his desire to join the faith, but has so far faced roadblocks. His wife, however, is raising their children as witnesses, and when Howard is finally allowed to join the faith, the rest of his family will welcome him with open arms.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Damon Wayans - Damon, and the rest of the Wayans brothers were raised as Jehova’s Witnesses.(Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images)

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Naomi Campbell - Legendary model and fashion designer, Campbell was raised within the faith but has since decided to stop practicing.(Photo: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Burberry)

Notorious B.I.G. - The rap icon was raised as a Jehova’s Witness, and as he rose to fame and gained millions of fans his family kept quest about his faith.(Photo: Mitchell Gerber/Corbis)

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Notorious B.I.G. - The rap icon was raised as a Jehova’s Witness, and as he rose to fame and gained millions of fans his family kept quest about his faith.(Photo: Mitchell Gerber/Corbis)