Roberto Orci (1973–2025), Star Trek reboot screenwriter

Roberto Orci was a screenwriter and producer who worked on 2009’s “Star Trek” and its sequels, the “Transformers” film series, and other movies.

Stephanie Sparks (1973–2024), golfer and The Big Break host

Stephanie Sparks was an amateur golf champion who hosted TV shows on the Golf Channel, such as the reality competition series “The Big Break.”  

Ewen MacIntosh (1973–2024), actor in U.K. version of The Office

Ewen MacIntosh was a British actor and comedian best known for playing Keith Bishop in the original British sitcom, “The Office.” 

Alec Musser (1973–2024), All My Children actor

Alec Musser was an actor known for roles in such TV shows and movies as “All My Children” and “Grown Ups.” 

Ryan Smolkin (1973–2023), founder of Smoke's Poutinerie

Ryan Smolkin was a restaurateur, entrepreneur, and social media personality who founded the restaurant chain Smoke's Poutinerie, with over 100 locations in Canada.

Samuel Wurzelbacher (1973–2023), Joe the Plumber conservative activist  

Samuel Wurzelbacher was a conservative activist and commentator better known as “Joe the Plumber.” 

Sliman Bensmaia (1973–2023), pioneer of touch-enabled prosthetics

Sliman Bensmaia was a neuroscientist and leading expert on the sense of touch who developed technology that allows prosthetic limbs to sense temperature and touch in a realistic way.

Magoo (1973–2023), rapper with Timbaland

Magoo was a rapper who collaborated with celebrated rapper and producer Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley as the duo Timbaland & Magoo.

Grant Wahl (1973–2022), acclaimed writer for Sports Illustrated

Grant Wahl was a sportswriter who focused on college basketball and soccer, including covering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Jason David Frank (1973–2022), "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" star

Jason David Frank was an actor who starred as the Green Ranger in “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.”

Julie Powell (1973–2022), food writer known for “Julie & Julia”

Julie Powell was a food writer known for her blog the Julie/Julia Project about her attempt to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.”   

Steve White (1973–2022), former Tampa Bay defensive end 

Steve White was a former NFL defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who later became an NFL blogger for SB Nation.

Robyn Griggs (1973–2022), “Another World” star

Robyn Griggs was an actress best known for starring as Maggie Cory on the soap opera “Another World.”

Jossara Jinaro (1973–2022), actress in “ER,” “Passions”

Jossara Jinaro was an actress known for roles in TV shows including “ER,” “Judging Amy,” and “Passions.”

Roderick “Pooh” Clark (1973–2022), R&B singer with Hi-Five

Roderick “Pooh” Clark was a singer with the R&B group Hi-Five, known for their 1991 hit “I Like the Way (The Kissing Game).”

Tony Hsieh (1973–2020), longtime Zappos CEO

Tony Hsieh was the longtime CEO of Zappos, who built the online shoe retailer into a billion-dollar business.

George Floyd (1973–2020), whose death in Minneapolis sparked U.S. protests

George Floyd, a resident of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, died Monday, May 25, 2020 at the age of 46 while in the custody of Minneapolis police officers, which sparked nationwide protests against police brutality. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and grew up in Houston, Texas, where he graduated from Jack Yates High School in 1992. He was a member of the basketball team and the state title-winning football team there. At the time of his death, he worked as a security guard at Conga Latin Bistro.

John Blackwell Jr. (1973–2017), drummer with Prince

Acclaimed drummer played 12 years with superstar Prince.

Johannah Deakin (1973 - 2016), mother of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson

Johannah Deakin, the mother of One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. Deakin, who had leukemia, was 43.

DJ AM: Five Mixes

Adam Goldstein, aka DJ AM, was one of the most famous disc jockeys in the world.