Born 1965

Mike Lynch (1965–2024), tech giant dubbed “Britain’s Bill Gates”

Mike Lynch was a businessman and entrepreneur who founded the tech company Autonomy, which he later sold for nearly $12 billion.

Laralyn McWilliams (1965–2024), MMO Free Realms creative director

Laralyn McWilliams was a video game creator best known as the lead designer of “Full Spectrum Warrior” and the creative director of “Free Realms.” 

David Gail (1965–2024), actor in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Port Charles 

David Gail was an actor best known for his roles in such TV shows as “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Port Charles.” 

Ralph Cirella (1965–2023), stylist and Howard Stern regular

Ralph Cirella was a stylist and makeup artist who appeared regularly on “The Howard Stern Show” and was Stern’s longtime friend.

Russell Batiste Jr. (1965–2023), renowned funk drummer 

David Russell Batiste Jr. was a New Orleans-based funk drummer who played for the Funky Meters, Nuclear Rhythms, Papa Grows Funk, and Vida Blue, among others.

DJ Casper (1965–2023), creator of Cha Cha Slide

Willie Perry Jr., better known as DJ Casper, was a Chicago disc jockey and songwriter best known as the creator of the party favorite “Cha Cha Slide.” 

Blackie Onassis (1965–2023), drummer for Urge Overkill 

Blackie Onassis was a drummer for Chicago-based alternative rock band Urge Overkill during their most successful period. 

Bill Oesterle (1965–2023), cofounder of Angie’s List 

Bill Oesterle was an online entrepreneur and influential political activist as well as the cofounder and CEO of Angie’s List, a pioneering website that was devoted to connecting users to local home improvement contractors. 

Ralph Kiser (1965–2022), contestant on “Survivor: Redemption Island”

Ralph Kiser was a competitor on “Survivor: Redemption Island,” the show’s 22nd season.

Chris Ayres (1965–2021), “Dragon Ball” voice actor

Chris Ayres was a voice actor, director, and scriptwriter known for his performance as Frieza in the “Dragon Ball” anime series.

Mike Howe (1965–2021), lead singer for Metal Church

Mike Howe was the lead singer for the heavy metal band Metal Church.

Johnny Solinger (1965–2021), singer for Skid Row

Johnny Solinger was the singer for the metal band Skid Row from 1999 to 2015.

Lucinda Riley (1966–2021), author known for “The Seven Sisters” series

Lucinda Riley was a bestselling Irish author of historical fiction, known for her “The Seven Sisters” series and her 2019 No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, “The Butterfly Room.”

Dearon “Deezer D” Thompson (1965–2021), “ER” actor and rapper

Dearon “Deezer D” Thompson was an actor, rapper, and motivational speaker best known for his longtime role as nurse Malik McGrath in “ER.”

Sue Nichols Maciorowski (1965–2020), Disney animation artist on “Hercules,” “Mulan”

Sue Nichols Maciorowski was an animation artist who worked on beloved Disney films including “The Lion King,” “Mulan,” and “Hercules.”

Lynn Shelton (1965–2020), “Little Fires Everywhere,” “Humpday” director

Lynn Shelton was a writer, director, and producer known for films including “Humpday” (2009), as well as for directing episodes of TV shows including “Little Fires Everywhere,” “Mad Men,” and “GLOW.”

Pamela Gidley (1965 – 2018), "Twin Peaks" actress

She appeared in "MacGyver" and ''CSI"…

Lari White (1965 – 2018), country singer-songwriter

“Now I Know” was a top 5 hit song…

Mariann Mayberry (1965 - 2017), award-winning stage actress

Award-winning actress had film, TV, theater credits…

Diane Nelson (1965–2017), pioneering female jockey

Pioneering female jockey rode more than 1,000 winners.

Amy Krouse Rosenthal (1965 - 2017), children's author

Author and filmmaker Amy Krouse Rosenthal touched many lives when she wrote a moving essay about her husband, Jason, and her terminal cancer diagnosis.

Richard Machowicz (1965 - 2017), Future Weapons host

Richard "Mack" Machowicz, a former Navy SEAL who hosted the Discovery Channel and Military Channel show "Future Weapons," died Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, of brain cancer. He was 51.

Jill Saward (1965 - 2017), British campaigner against sexual violence

Assault survivor campaigned against sexual violence...

Anna Dewdney (1965–2016), Llama Llama children's author

Anna Dewdney, a best-selling children's author known for her "Llama Llama" stories, has died at the age of 50.

Brandon Lee: A Life Cut Short

Onthe anniversary of his death March 31, 1993, we're remembering thetragically short life and career of Brandon Lee .

Remembering ESPN Sportscaster Stuart Scott

ESPN anchor died Jan. 4, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. He was 49.

Remembering Wayne Static

Static-X frontman Wayne Static had a big impact on hard rock.