Gwen McCrae (1943–2025), Rockin’ Chair singer 

Gwen McCrae was a soul, funk, and disco singer best known for her 1975 hit, “Rockin’ Chair.” 

Howard Twilley (1943–2025), Miami Dolphins wide receiver

Howard Twilley was a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins for 11 seasons, including the team’s 1972 perfect season.

Horst Kí¶hler (1943–2025), former president of Germany 

Horst Kí¶hler was the president of Germany from 2004 through 2010, after serving as managing director of the International Monetary Fund.

Geoffrey Deuel (1943–2024), Chisum co-star

Geoffrey Deuel was an actor best known for his roles in the John Wayne movie “Chisum” and the soap opera “The Young and the Restless.”

Dick Van Arsdale (1943–2024), three-time NBA All-Star

Dick Van Arsdale was a three-time NBA All-Star with the Phoenix Suns who was drafted alongside his identical twin brother, Tom.

Nikki Giovanni (1943–2024), celebrated poet and activist

Nikki Giovanni was an iconic poet of the 1960s and ‘70s Black Arts Movement who authored more than 30 books.

Merv Rettenmund (1943–2024), World Series champion

Merv Rettenmund was a 13-year veteran of Major League Baseball who won two World Series rings playing with two different 1970s dynasties – the powerhouse Baltimore Orioles and Cincinnati’s Big Red Machine – then a third coaching the 1990s Oakland Athletics. 

Peter Sinfield (1943–2024), co-founder of King Crimson

Peter Sinfield was a poet and songwriter best known as co-founder and lyricist for influential progressive rock band King Crimson, penning the lyrics on their acclaimed debut LP, “In the Court of the Crimson King.” 

Judith Jamison (1943–2024), leader of Alvin Ailey dance troupe

Judith Jamison was an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who eventually became artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the famed modern dance company based in New York City.

Rick Nolan (1943–2024), former U.S. congressman from Minnesota

Rick Nolan represented Minnesota as a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1975 to 1981 and again from 2013 to 2019.

Nelson DeMille (1943–2024), best-selling thriller author

Nelson DeMille was a best-selling author of thriller and suspense novels, best known for his John Corey and Joe Ryker series, published under the name Jack Cannon. 

Michael Lerner (1943–2024), activist and founder of Tikkun magazine

Rabbi Michael Lerner was a political and social activist, as well as the founder of the progressive faith-based magazine, Tikkun. 

Linda Deutsch (1943–2024), court reporter who covered landmark trials

Linda Deutsch was an Associated Press reporter who made her name covering the landmark trials of legendary figures like , , Sirhan Sirhan, and .

Bob Carr (1943–2024), longtime Michigan congressman

Bob Carr was a longtime U.S. congressman from Michigan who stood against the Vietnam War in the 1970s, plusadvocated for transportation funding and cancer research.

Jon McBride (1943–2024), NASA astronaut and space shuttle pilot 

Jon McBride was a NASA astronaut, test pilot, and space shuttle pilot who flew the first-ever mission with seven people on board.

Capt. Paul Bucha (1943–2024), Medal of Honor Recipient

Capt. Paul Bucha was a Vietnam War veteran who received the military’s highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for his leadership during a battle against overwhelming odds in 1968. 

Jerry Miller (1943–2024), guitarist and co-founder of Moby Grape

Jerry Miller was a guitarist best known as one of the co-founders of ‘60s rock band Moby Grape, as well as the frontman of the Jerry Miller Band.

Martin Mull (1943–2024), comedic actor in Clue, Arrested Development

Martin Mull was a comedic actor known for roles such as Colonel Mustard in “Clue,” Gene Parmesan on “Arrested Development,” Principal Willard Kraft on “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” and Leon Carp on “Roseanne.” 

Dickey Betts (1943–2024), Allman Brothers Band guitarist and singer

Dickey Betts was a guitarist, singer and songwriter best known as one of the founding members of the iconic classic rock act the Allman Brothers Band and the writer of classics like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Blue Sky” and “Jessica.”

Arthur “Pooch” Tavares (1943–2024), lead singer for R&B group Tavares

Arthur “Pooch” Tavares was the lead singer for Grammy Award-winning R&B group Tavares, known for “Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel” and “More Than a Woman” from the “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack.

Lynn Loring (1943–2023), Search for Tomorrow actress

Lynn Loring was an actress in such TV shows as “Search for Tomorrow” and “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis,” as well as a notable television executive.

Christopher Priest (1943–2024), author of The Prestige 

Christopher Priest was an award-winning British science fiction author of such books as “The Prestige” and “The Islanders.” 

Jimy Williams (1943–2024), longtime MLB manager

Jimy Williams was a Major League Baseball manager and coach who led the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Toronto Blue Jays. He was Manager of the Year in 1999.

Rod Holcomb (1943–2024), TV director on ER, Lost 

Rod Holcomb was a TV director and producer who helmed the pilot and series finale of “ER,” along with dozens of other TV episodes.

David Soul (1943–2024), Starsky & Hutch star

David Soul was an actor and singer known for his starring role in “Starsky & Hutch” and his hit single “Don’t Give Up on Us.”

Maurice Hines (1943–2023), dancer in The Cotton Club 

Maurice Hines was a tap dancer who performed alongside his brother, in the 1984 movie “The Cotton Club.”

Chad Allan (1943–2023), founding member of the Guess Who

Chad Allan was a multi-instrumentalist musician who helped found Canadian rock band the Guess Who as their original lead singer.

Jean Knight (1943–2023), Mr. Big Stuff singer

Jean Knight was a New Orleans singer who had a chart-topping hit in 1971 with “Mr. Big Stuff.” 

Shannon Wilcox (1943–2023), actress in Songwriter, Dallas 

Shannon Wilcox was an actress who had a recurring role on “Dallas” and appeared in such movies as “Songwriter” and “Frankie and Johnny.” 

Richard Moll (1943–2023), Night Court star

Richard Moll was an actor best known for starring as courtroom bailiff Bull Shannon on the sitcom “Night Court.” 

Louise Glück (1943–2023), Nobel- and Pulitzer-winning poet 

Louise Glück was a poet and essayist whose exploration of trauma, death, loss, and struggle earned her the Nobel Prize, Pulitzer Prize, a National Book Award, and many others.

Gayle Hunnicutt (1943–2023), Dallas star 

Gayle Hunnicutt was an actress best known in the U.S. for her role as Vanessa Beaumont on “Dallas.”

Gary Wright (1943–2023), Dream Weaver singer and songwriter 

Gary Wright was a singer and songwriter known for his hit songs “Dream Weaver” and “Love Is Alive.” 

Robbie Robertson (1943–2023), cofounder of The Band

Robbie Robertson was a songwriter and musician who cofounded the classic Americana group The Band, writing “The Weight” and several more of their best-known songs, as well as playing lead guitar for Bob Dylan.

Leny Andrade (1943–2023), known as the First Lady of Brazilian Jazz

Leny Andrade was a singer and musician whose incredible blend of bossa nova and jazz vocal improvisations garnered her the nickname “First Lady of Brazilian Jazz.” 

Miller Farr (1943–2023), NFL cornerback 

Miller Farr was an NFL cornerback with teams including the San Diego Chargers and Houston Oilers.

“Dakota” Fred Hurt (1943–2023), Gold Rush reality TV star 

“Dakota” Fred Hurt was a gold prospector who starred on the Discovery Channel reality series “Gold Rush” and several of its spinoffs.

John Beasley (1943–2023), actor in Rudy, Everwood 

John Beasley was an actor known for roles in movies and TV shows such as “Rudy,” “Everwood,” and “The Mighty Ducks.” 

“Superstar” Billy Graham (1943–2023), WWE Hall of Famer 

“Superstar” Billy Graham was a wrestler and bodybuilder whose over-the-top style was influential on the development of professional wrestling. 

Owen Davidson (1943–2023), Billie Jean King’s mixed doubles partner

Owen Davidson was an Australian tennis player who won eight Grand Slam titles in the 1960s and ‘70s as Billie Jean King’s mixed doubles partner.

Larry Mahan (1943–2023), Hall of Fame rodeo cowboy 

Larry Mahan was a legendary rodeo cowboy who was profiled in the Oscar-winning 1973 documentary “The Great American Cowboy.” 

Eileen Saki (1943–2023), played Rosie on M*A*S*H

Eileen Saki was an actor best known as the third and final person to play the role of Rosie, the bar owner on the Korean War sitcom, “M*A*S*H.”

“Sweet” Charles Sherrell (1943–2023), bassist for James Brown 

“Sweet” Charles Sherrell was a bassist in band in the late 1960s and early 1970s, playing on hits including “Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud.” 

Gordy Harmon (1943–2023), singer with the Whispers

Gordy Harmon was a singer with the R&B group the Whispers, known for hits including “Seems Like I Gotta Do Wrong.”

Walter “Wolfman” Washington (1943–2022), popular New Orleans musician 

Walter “Wolfman” Washington was a guitarist and singer who led the popular New Orleans bar band the Roadmasters.

Billie Moore (1943–2022), first U.S. Olympic women’s basketball head coach

Billie Moore was a women’s basketball coach who coached the first U.S. Olympic women’s basketball team to a silver medal in 1976.

J.J. Barnes (1943–2022), "Baby Please Come Back Home” singer 

J.J. Barnes was a soul singer best known for his 1967 hit song “Baby Please Come Back Home.”  

Paul Silas (1943–2022), three-time NBA champion  

Paul Silas was a 3-time NBA champion and a head coach who was the first NBA coach of LeBron James.

Christine McVie (1943–2022), Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter

Christine McVie was a vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Fleetwood Mac.