Born April 1

One of Takeuchi’s first roles was in the classic Japanese horror film “Ring” (1998).

The child actress also had a notable role on TV’s “Dark Shadows”…

Last surviving member of the U.S. team that upset England in the 1950 World Cup.

Played 23 years with five different teams…

Licensing pioneer was called the Father of the G.I. Joe action figure…

Actress and singer starred in “Singin’ in the Rain”…

His hits included “Morning” in 1970 and “Southern Loving” in 1973.

From “WKRP in Cincinnati” to the lonely Maytag repairman, Gordon Jump frequently played bumbling, hapless sorts — and he played them perfectly.

When Kenyan activist Wangari Maathai died last year, she still had work to do.