Born 1956

Five-time Tony Award nominee…

Ohio native launched the largest support group for clergy sex abuse victims.

Played bass for Southern rock band Molly Hatchet.

Music mastermind founded prog rock’s Trans-Siberian Orchestra.

Joni Sledge, a member of singing group Sister Sledge, died Friday, March 10, 2017, in Phoenix. She was 60.

Actress played Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars” blockbusters.

The soul and funk singer who fronted Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings.

Kevin Meaney, stand-up comedian and actor, died at his home in Forestburgh, New York, Friday, October 21, 2016. He was 60.

Jerry Doyle, an actor known best as the star of the sci-fi TV series “Babylon 5,” died July 27, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 60. 

As part of the Sugarhill Gang, Big Bank Hank helped introduce rap and hip-hop to mainstream audiences.