Born 1927

He was the first Black star to win the Academy Award for Best Actor.

He pioneered a conversational style of comedy that influenced generations of comic.

He won an Emmy Award for “Room 222.”

She raised her children as a single mother after being widowed.

Rappa became known for antics with his stand-up bass.

She was one of only 10 women to win the Grand Slam.

He was a popular governor who was also plagued by scandals and served prison time.

O’Leary was the founder of the National Sports Center for the Disabled.

A Republican, he served in the U.S. Senate from 1979 to 2009.

His notable roles included The Brow in “Dick Tracy.”