She starred opposite James Earl Jones in “The Great White Hope.”
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He held world championships in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight classes.
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His music influenced songwriters like Weird Al Yankovic and Randy Newman.
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He was the last surviving main cast member from the classic sitcom.
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He wrote Golden Earring’s 1982 hit, “Twilight Zone.”
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Younger audiences know him for his recurring guest spots on “King of the Hill.”
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He and his wife, Marilyn, were a songwriting team.
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He also starred in “Malcolm & Eddie” and “The Resident.”
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His storytelling of his war years went viral on TikTok.
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He was NASCAR’s oldest living champion before his death.