This  is a comprehensive 5,000-word biography of Whoopi Goldberg that chronicles her remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Manhattan public housing to becoming an EGOT winner and cultural icon. It explores her early struggles with dyslexia, her various jobs before fame, and her breakthrough with her one-woman Broadway show. The biography details her film career highlights including "The Color Purple" and her Oscar-winning role in "Ghost," her television work especially on "The View," and her accomplishments in theater and literature. The article also covers her personal life, health challenges, activism, and cultural significance as a groundbreaking Black woman in entertainment. It concludes with an outro thanking listeners and crediting the "Quiet Please" podcast network.

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