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.
Graeme Gibson was a Canadian author and conservationist who was the longtime partner of author Margaret Atwood. Gibson wrote novels including “Five Legs” (1969) and “Perpetual Motion” (1982).
She was known for her work on NPR’s “Morning Edition” as well as co-anchoring ABC News’ “This Week with Sam Donaldson and Cokie Roberts”
Ric Ocasek was the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for The Cars, known for a string of hits in the 1970s and ‘80s including “Just What I Needed,” “Shake it Up,” …
Mike Stefanik was a champion of NASCAR whose nine total championship wins made him one of the two drivers with the most championships in NASCAR history.
Played Gabriel on “Carnivale” and appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”
Popular rocker known for hits “Take Me Home Tonight” and “Shakin’.”
The wife of Rev. Ralph Abernathy, she helped plan the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Her 19 novels brought the South to life for a generation of readers.
Jeff Fenholt starred in the original Broadway production of “Jesus Christ Superstar,” playing the title role.
Colorful Texas businessman was a generous philanthropist.