Ernie Kovacs was more than just a funnyman; he also was a television innovator and an influence on decades of comedians and TV shows

Sam Cooke was the King of Soul, a pioneer of the genre who inspired many greats who came after him

At least 18 people were killed in the attack

Johnny Carson started entertaining audiences at 14 with magic tricks as the Great Carsoni

Heath Ledger began his acting career with guest spots on Australian soaps, but he transitioned quickly to the big screen and to some of the biggest films o

British comedian and actor Benny Hill delighted television audiences on "The Benny Hill Show" for 36 years

Appeared in “Dumb and Dumber,” “Seinfeld,” and “The Office

Played bass with the Kinks and the Zombies

Singer and actress Peggy Lee is remembered best for her cover version of Little Willie John's song "Fever." We remember Lee's life today as well as the lives of

Fredo Santana, Chicago-based rapper and older cousin of Chief Keef, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He was 27

Comedian and actor George Burns lived a showbiz life

Janis Joplin's big voice catapulted her to stardom in the 1960s with electrifying songs including "Piece of My Heart," "Me and Bobby McGee," and "Ball 'n

Peter Wyngarde, stylish British actor who starred as playboy detective Jason King and inspired the look of Austin Powers, died Monday, Jan

Glenn Frey will long be remembered as a member of the legendary rock band the Eagles. Frey formed the band in 1970 with Don Henley

Hall of Famer won 2 NBA championships with the Celtics… 

Actor Richard Crenna had a long career in the movies and on television

The singer, dancer and actress Aaliyah was just 14 when she recorded her debut album, "Age Ain't Nothing but a Number," a smash hit that went double platinum an

Best known for the crossover hit "Oh Happy Day

Paved the way for a generation of young black players in England

Starred opposite Abbott and Costello and Mickey Rooney

Anna Mae Hays, the first female general in the U.S. military, died Sunday, Jan

Teddy Pendergrass rose to fame as an R&B singer in the 1970s with Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

Smokin' Joe" Frazier was one of the greatest boxers of all time, defeated by only two opponents in his 11-year professional career

Paul Bocuse, the French chef with an international following and hailed as Chef of the Century, died Saturday, Jan

Decades after her death, Audrey Hepburn remains an icon of unparalleled style, beauty, and talent

Hedy Lamarr is remembered best as a Hollywood star, but did you know she is also a member of the National Inventors Hall of Fame

Private grief support groups for people who've lost a parent, a spouse, a child, a pregnancy, or another loved one

Directed and co-wrote the popular comedy “Police Academy

Tyler Hilinski, Washington State quarterback, was found dead on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 21

Founded the first private organization dedicated to AIDS research

Carole Lombard was one of Hollywood's top stars in the 1930s – and for a time, she was the highest paid of all actors

Fans gave him standing ovations during his last season as an umpire

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Andy Rooney was one of the world's favorite curmudgeons

Keith Jackson, the folksy voice of college football on ABC for decades, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 89

Doreen Tracey, a former child star who played one of the original cute-as-a-button Mouseketeers on "The Mickey Mouse Club" in the 1950s, has died, according to

Agatha Christie's novels have sold over 2 billion copies, making her the best-selling author of all time, according to the "Guinness Book of World Records." We

Dorothy Malone, Oscar-winning actress and star of 1960s nighttime soap “Peyton Place,” died Friday in her hometown of Dallas, according to The Associated Press

Julius Lester, an author, musician, civil rights activist and university professor who made a late-life conversion to Judaism, has died, according to The Associ

The popular travel memoir became a TV mini-series

Cary Grant was one of the greatest movie stars of all time, a giant of Hollywood's golden age

Died from injuries in a car crash that killed 3 other family members

Muhammad Ali (born Cassius Clay) was arguably the greatest boxer in history

The band was known for their hit song “Zombie

First driver with wins in each of the Formula One, IndyCar and NASCAR Cup series

Harry Nilsson's voice was unmistakable, with a clarity and range rarely found in pop music

Alan Rickman may best be remembered for the variety of roles he played in films

Charles Nelson Reilly was an icon of game shows during their heyday in the 1970s and '80s

Elliott DeGeneres, father of talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, has died, according to his daughter. He was 92