Person you might follow in the footsteps of (4)

I believe the answer is:

idol

(Other definitions for idol that I've seen before include "Worshipped figure (not painting); revered person" , "Honoured figure" , "Admired figure" , "Worshipped image; lido (anag.)" , "Object of worship (or love?)" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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