Ice Bucket Challenge goes viral

The Ice Bucket Challenge, where people get doused with ice water to raise awareness and funds for such charitable causes as ALS research, went viral this week. Here's a look at some of the many notable people who took the chilly challenge.

 

 

Musician Syd Butler and "Late Night" host Seth Meyers dump a bucket of ice on actor Mickey Rourke for the Ice Bucket Challenge on August 13, 2014.
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Baltimore Orioles third baseman Manny Machado gets doused as part of the ALS ice bucket challenge prior to a game against the New York Yankees at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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The park rangers who provide security at the Massachusetts State House were called out for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last night by Senator Linda Dorcena Forry. Left to right, Lieutenant Sean Flood, Ranger Deb McNamara, Ranger Ted Fusco and Captain Stephen Owens.
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R&B singer, songwriter and producer Tank takes the Ice Bucket Challenge and challenges his friends, actors Jamie Foxx and Tyrese Gibson during a segment of Fox 29's 'Good Day' at FOX 29 Studio on August 14, 2014 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Cleveland Browns nose tackle Phil Taylor, left, head coach Mike Pettine, center, and cornerback Justin Gilbert get ice dumped over them after practice at NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Friday, Aug. 15, 2014. The Browns were challenged by the Baltimore Ravens to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

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Mario Lopez takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge at "Extra" at Universal Studios Hollywood on August 13, 2014 in Universal City, California.

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Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gets a bucket of ice water dumped on him by Chase Daniel and Jamaal Charles for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge following practice Thursday morning Aug. 14, 2014, on the Missouri Western State University campus in St. Joseph. Mo.

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Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line pours a bucket of water on a fan while participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on August 15, 2014 in New York City.

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Vermont Lt. Gov. Phil Scott, second from left, and Gov. Peter Shumlin, second from right, take the "ice bucket challenge" at the Vermont Statehouse Thursday, Aug. 14, 2014, in Montpelier, Vt. They were doused by Montpelier Mayor John Hollar, left, Barre Mayor Thom Lauzon, right, and a team of dousers working from a crane above.

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Cleveland Browns cornerback Justin Gilbert reacts after getting ice dumped on him following practice at NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio Friday, Aug. 15, 2014.