Person inspiring admiration for courageous acts (4)

I believe the answer is:

hero

(Other definitions for hero that I've seen before include "Leander's suitor" , "Book's chief character" , "Leander's love" , "One much admired for courage" , "Idol" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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