Born 1944

He wrote and sang hits like “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right.”

He had a notable role in “Treme.”

She turned a horrific personal tragedy into a chance to make a difference in Congress.

Ralphs played on classics like “All the Young Dudes” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”

Smith made FedEx the world’s largest shipping company and a global giant.

The Spinners had a string of hits in the 1970s, including six No. 1 R&B songs.

Patrick spent 18 years as the voice of ESPN’s “Sunday Night Football.”

He was a regular in the films of director John Carpenter.

Cernuto won three World Series of Poker bracelets and two WSOP Circuit rings.

She was a mainstay in her son’s successful career playing golf.