Brian Matusz (1987–2025), former Baltimore Orioles pitcher

Brian Matusz was a left-handed pitcher best known for his years with the Baltimore Orioles in the 2000s and 2010s. 

Zahara (1987–2023), South African music star

Zahara was a singer and songwriter who became a massive music star in South Africa with such chart-topping singles as “Phendula,” “Impilo,” and “Stay.” 

Jenny Appleford (1987–2023), YouTuber known as Jenny Apple

Jenny Appleford was a popular YouTube mommy blogger and influencer known as Jenny Apple who shared her journey with non-smoking lung cancer.

Mike Williams (1987–2023), former NFL wide receiver 

Mike Williams was an NFL wide receiver who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills before retiring in 2016 as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Windham Rotunda (1987–2023), superstar wrestler known as Bray Wyatt

Windham Rotunda was a professional wrestler better known by his ring name, Bray Wyatt, whose creativity in the ring and in promos made him a WWE star.

Darren Kent (1987–2023), Game of Thrones, Dungeons & Dragons actor

Darren Kent was a British actor who had roles in such TV shows and movies as “Game of Thrones” and “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.” 

Randy Gonzalez (1987–2023), Enkyboys TikTok star

Randy Gonzalez was the star of the Enkyboys TikTok channel along with his young son, Brice Gonzalez.

Aaron Carter (1987–2022), “Aaron’s Party” pop star

Aaron Carter was a pop star known for songs including “Aaron’s Party,” “That’s How I Beat Shaq.”

Billy Kametz (1987–2022), “Attack on Titan,” “Pokémon Journeys” voice actor

Billy Kametz was a voice actor known for his performances in anime including “Attack on Titan,” “Pokémon Journeys,” and “The Rising of the Shield Hero.”

Trouble (1987–2022), rapper collaborated with Drake 

Trouble was an Atlanta rap artist who collaborated with Drake and The Weeknd on his 2018 debut album ‘Edgewood.’

Demaryius Thomas (1987–2021), Denver Broncos wide receiver

Demaryius Thomas was a wide receiver who won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos.

Taylor Dee (1987–2021), rising country music star

Taylor Dee was a country singer from Texas whose singles, including “The Buzz,” were gaining in popularity.

Naya Rivera (1987–2020), actress who starred as Santana Lopez in “Glee”

Naya Rivera was an actress best known for her role as Santana Lopez in the hit musical TV series “Glee.”

Alex Pullin (1987–2020), former world snowboard champion

Alex “Chumpy” Pullin was a two-time world snowboard cross champion from Australia.    

Huey (Lawrence Franks Jr.) (1989–2020), rapper known for “Pop, Lock & Drop It”

Huey was a rapper from St. Louis known for his 2006 top ten hit “Pop, Lock & Drop It”

Stacy Park Milbern (1987–2020), inspiration to Americans with disabilities, dies on 33rd birthday

Stacy Park Milbern was an activist for disability justice who stressed the importance of listening to the voices of LGBTQ+ people and people of color in the disability community.

Mitch Petrus (1987–2019), former NFL lineman and Super Bowl champ

Mitch Petrus was a former offensive lineman in the NFL who played for the New York Giants, Tennessee Titans, and New England Patriots from 2010 to 2013.

Ernestine Romero (1987–2019), award-winning Tejano singer

Ernestine Romero was an award-winning Tejano singer based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In 2016, the New Mexico Hispano Music Association awarded her their CD of the Year, Cumbia Song of the Year, and Salsa Tropical Song of the Year awards, and she was also nominated for a Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year that same year. Romero’s most recent album, 2019’s “Mi Tesoro,” marked her 20th year in the music industry. Her 2015 album “Gracias Señor” included a duet with Grammy-winning singer Ruben Ramos.

Davide Astori (1987–2018), captain of Italy's Fiorentina football team

Played 14 times for Italy's national team.

Konrad Reuland (1987–2016), NFL tight end

Konrad Reuland played in the NFL with the New York Jets, Indianapolis Colts, and Baltimore Ravens.

Kyle Calloway (1987 - 2016), Buffalo Bills offensive tackle

Kyle Calloway, a former professional football offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, died July 2, 2016, after he was struck by a train while jogging near the railroad tracks in Vail, Arizona. He was 29.