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RIP: Who We Lost in October 2021

by John Maxwell

Join us in a look back at some of the most notable lives that ended in October 2021.

Read the full Legacy obituaries for the life stories of the people featured in this video:

Cynthia Harris (1934–2021), actress known for “Mad About You”

Deon Estus (1956–2021), bassist for Wham! and George Michael

Ronnie Tutt (1938–2021), drummer for Elvis Presley, Jerry Garcia

Lizzie Bravo (1951–2021), Beatles fan who sang on “Across the Universe”

Jerry Remy (1952–2021), Boston Red Sox All-Star and commentator

Ray Fosse (1947–2021), Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians catcher

Chris Ayres (1965–2021), “Dragon Ball” voice actor

Jack Angel (1930–2021), voice actor in “Super Friends,” “Transformers”

Granville Adams (1963–2021), actor known for HBO’s “Oz”

Juli Reding (1935–2021), actress known for “Tormented”

Mort Sahl (1927–2021), influential stand-up comedian

Alan Kalter (1943–2021), “Late Show with David Letterman” announcer

Gary Paulsen (1939–2021), young adult author of “Hatchet”

James Michael Tyler (1962–2021), played Gunther of “Friends”

Joanna Cameron (1948–2021), star of “The Secrets of Isis”

Shawn McLemore (1967–2021), gospel singer

Rose Lee Maphis (1922–2021), country singer known as “Mrs. Country Music”

Eddie Robinson (1920–2021), oldest living former MLB player

Ruthie Tompson (1910–2021), pioneering Disney animator on “Snow White,” “Dumbo”

Emani 22 (1998–2021), R&B singer

Jay Black (1938–2021), lead singer for Jay and the Americans

Colin Powell (1937–2021), four-star general and former Secretary of State

Betty Lynn (1926–2021), “The Andy Griffith Show” actress

Peter Scolari (1955–2021), “Bosom Buddies” and “Newhart” star

Revisit last month’s video:

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