Born 1929

She was one of the U.K.’s most beloved actresses.

He was NASCAR’s oldest living champion before his death.

Betts was also in a string of westerns in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

Hirson also had long roles in shows like “Another World,” “Ellen,” and “Dallas.”

She helped keep Frank’s memory alive by writing several books about their friendship.

He was a leader of Namibia’s decades-long War of Independence.

She starred on Broadway in “Mr. Wonderful.”

Button won gold medals at the 1948 and 1952 Winter Olympics.

Feiffer won the Pulitzer Prize and is in the Comic Book Hall of Fame.

Plowright was nominated for an Academy Award for her work in the 1992 film.