A Comedy Icon Reflects on How a Plane Crash Changed Their Life – Xekonomi
- Published: January 9, 2026
- Updated: January 9, 2026
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Stephen Colbert, one of the most recognizable figures in American television, was born in 1964 in Washington, D.C., into a large family as the youngest of ten siblings.
Growing up in both Maryland and South Carolina, Colbert experienced a childhood shaped by strong familial values, intellectual curiosity, and the devout Catholic faith of his parents.
His father, a highly respected doctor and academic, instilled a sense of discipline and…