Every day, Legacy publishes tributes to people from all walks of life. Here in our daily news section, we say goodbye to those headline names known across the nation.
He played in 10 consecutive All-Star games in the 1980s and ’90s.
News Obituaries
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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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News Obituaries
Tom Lehrer (1928–2025), satirical songwriter of the 1950s and ‘60s
by Legacy StaffHis 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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His massive popularity inspired “Hulkamania” in the 1980s.
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He co-founded Black Sabbath and set the template for heavy metal music.
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He and his wife, Marilyn, were a songwriting team.