Andy Marte (1983 - 2017), Cleveland Indians infielder

Andy Marte, a former Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Cleveland Indians, Atlanta Braves, and Arizona Diamondbacks, died Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, in a car crash in the Dominican Republic, according to multiple news reports. He was 33. The Cleveland Indians paid tribute to their former player on Twitter. "Sad to learn of Andy Marte's death this morning," the team wrote. "He was a genuine person who always greeted you with a warm smile." The Arizona Diamondbacks also expressed their condolences on Twitter, writing, "We are deeply saddened to hear that former D-back Andy Marte has passed away. Our thoughts are with his loved ones."

Brad Bufanda (1983 – 2017), actor remembered for role in “Veronica Mars”

Brad Bufanda, an actor who had a supporting role in “Veronica Mars,” died in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, according to multiple news sources. Suicide has been reported as the cause of death. He was 34.

Tristan O'Tierney (1983–2019), co-founder of Square

Tristan O'Tierney was the co-founder of Square, the mobile payment app that allows small businesspeople to accept credit cards via their smartphones or tablets.

Lina Ben Mhenni (1983–2020), Tunisian activist blogger who helped inspire Arab Spring

Lina Ben Mhenni  was a Tunisian internet activist who maintained the blog “A Tunisian Girl,” where she documented a revolt against an oppressive regime and police violence. The images and articles Ben Mhenni shared helped drive the Tunisian Revolution of 2010–2011 and the Arab Spring that it jumpstarted. Ben Mhenni used her blog, as well as social media, to post photos of people who had been injured and killed by the police, as well as reporting news of a man who set himself on fire to protest police harassment as the revolution began. Her posts broke through the government media blackout, spreading information that enraged and inspired fellow Tunisians to demand an end to human rights abuses. Ben Mhenni’s reporting was also used by journalists abroad to gain information on the revolution.

Tarvaris Jackson (1983–2020), former NFL quarterback

Tarvaris Jackson was a former NFL quarterback who played for the Vikings, Seahawks, and Bills.

Michael Brooks (1983–2020), podcast host and political commentator

Michael Brooks was a political commentator who cohosted the award-winning podcast “The Majority Report with Sam Seder” and hosted his own podcast, “The Michael Brooks Show.”

Pat Quinn (1983–2020), Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder

Pat Quinn was an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) activist who co-founded the viral Ice Bucket Challenge fundraiser.

Vincent Jackson (1983–2021), former NFL wide receiver

Vincent Jackson was a former NFL wide receiver who played for the San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Marion Barber III (1983–2022), Dallas Cowboys running back

Marion Barber III was a running back for the Dallas Cowboys and the Chicago Bears.

Ady Barkan (1983–2023), argued for healthcare reform 

Ady Barkan was a lawyer and activist who fought to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system in favor of a single-payer system, continuing his advocacy even after being diagnosed with ALS in 2016.

Brandi Mallory (1983–2023), Extreme Weight Loss star and influencer 

Brandi Mallory was a makeup artist who starred on the reality show “Extreme Weight Loss.” 

Max Hardy (1983–2024), Detroit chef known for community advocacy

Max Hardy was a Detroit chef and author who was profiled in The New York Times and was best known for his community advocacy and philanthropic work.

Krystal Anderson (1983–2024), Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader

Krystal Lakeshia (Cunningham) Anderson was an engineer who created patented software to assess pregnancy risks and a former Kansas City Chiefs cheerleader and yoga instructor.