Bob Denver was an icon of 1960s television, thanks to his role as hapless sailor Gilligan on the classic sitcom "Gilligan's Island." We remember Denver's life t

We remember famous people who died this day, August 30, in history, including silver screen tough guy Charles Bronson

Paul McCartney said, "If anyone was the Fifth Beatle, it was Brian." We remember his life today as well as the lives of other notable people who died this day i

Jerry Reed, the musician behind hits such as "Guitar Man," "A Thing Called Love," and "East Bound and Down," was also the actor who brought gruff charm and swag

Gene Wilder was a comic acting genius. We remember Wilder's life today as well as the lives of other notable people who died this day in history

Laura Branigan's powerful voice was a staple of early 1980s radio

Diana, Princess of Wales, was widely admired, in her native England and abroad

Emmett Till's death was a major catalyst for the civil rights movement

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 and l

Louis Prima is known for his timeless songs and larger than life personality

We remember comedian and actress Danitra Vance and other notable people who died this day in history

Singer-songwriter Scott McKenzie captured the gentle, hopeful air of the 1960s youth culture with his hit song "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers in Your H

Will Rogers, known affectionately as Oklahoma's Favorite Son, was a leading comedic voice during the Progressive Era in the early 20th century

Lauren Bacall was one of the great stars of film noir, a talented beauty with an unforgettably sultry voice

Bernie Mac made us laugh, whether he was performing stand-up comedy, starring in his own sitcom, or making memorable appearances in movies

We remember "Super Freak" singer Rick James and other famous people who died this day in history

We remember musician Arthur Lee, leader of the band Love, and other notable people who died this day in history

Canadian wrestler "Rowdy" Roddy Piper had some memorable matches with rivals such as Hulk Hogan

Eileen Brennan won over audiences as Doreen Lewis in "Private Benjamin." We remember Brennan's life today as well as the lives of other notable people who died

Charlie Rich, aka the Silver Fox, won two Grammy awards for his 1973 hit "The Most Beautiful Girl," and a string of chart-topping hits followed

Estelle Getty was known best for playing a little old lady – Sophia Petrillo on "The Golden Girls" – before she was particularly old herself

James Garner brought life to two great TV characters: Bret Maverick of "Maverick" and Jim Rockford of "The Rockford Files." We remember Garner's life today as w

Not for nothing was Celia Cruz known as the Queen of Salsa

Rudolph Valentino, also known as the Latin Lover, was one of Hollywood's earliest sex symbols

We remember legendary comedian Jerry Lewis, whose rubber-faced antics propelled a career in movies, television, and stand-up that spanned eight decades, as

Pearl Bailey, the Tony and Emmy award-winning actress and singer, starred in projects as diverse as "St

Lisa Robin Kelly was known best for playing Laurie Forman, Eric's sister, on "That '70s Show." We remember Kelly's life today as well as the lives of other nota

Robin Williams was one of the most popular funnymen of the past 40 years

We remember the "Rhinestone Cowboy," Glen Campbell, the country superstar who charted 80 hit songs in his career as well as the lives of other notable

She was born Norma Jeane Mortenson but is known better to the world as Marilyn Monroe, an icon of beauty, glamor, talent, and tragedy

Shari Lewis enchanted children for decades with her puppet friend Lamb Chop

Claudette Colbert took home an Oscar for her work on "It Happened One Night" and built a reputation as Hollywood's go-to leading lady for screwball comedies

Actor and comedian Bob Hope starred in more than 70 films during his six-decade career and made numerous appearances on television and in theatrical productions

Peter Sellers was the perfect comedic actor to play Inspector Clouseau in Blake Edwards' "Pink Panther" movies

We remember pioneering U.S. astronaut Alan Shepard and other famous people who died this day, July 21, in history

We remember actress Rebecca Shaeffer and other famous people who died this day, July 18, in history

Bert Convy is remembered today for his years as the smiling host of game shows like "Win, Lose or Draw," "Super Password," and "To Tell the Truth." We remember

Nick Ashford was one-half of the unstoppable musical duo Ashford & Simpson, the talented writers behind hits "Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Ain't Nothing

Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx and his brothers were comedy superstars, starting out performing in vaudeville shows before starring in classic films like "Duck Sou

Elvis Presley, or the King to his fans, transformed popular culture in post-World War II America with his voice, charm, and gyrating hips

Mickey Mantle was a New York Yankees legend, playing center field and first base for the team from 1951 through 1968

Isaac Hayes' soulful, funk-infused music won him an Oscar for the theme from "Shaft," making him the third African-American to win an Academy Award

Peter Jennings, one of America's most trusted voices in news, anchored ABC's "World News Tonight" for more than 20 years – but before that, he was&nbs

Lee Hazlewood was a singer-songwriter, but some of his best-loved work was done behind the scenes of the music biz

Corazon Aquino went from self-described "plain housewife" to president of the Philippines in 1986, swept into office by the People Power Revolution

We remember Mamas & Papas singer Cass Elliot and other famous people who died this day, July 29, in history

Mary Wells helped define the sound of Motown in the early 1960s and then took that sound to the U.K

Amy Winehouse brought the sound of 1960s girl groups to 21st-century radio

Bruce Lee's accomplishments as an actor and martial artist continue to inspire fans decades after his death

Billie Holiday changed the world's expectations for popular music, bringing intense emotion and a unique style to the art form