Born April 10

Freeman was a mainstay of Chicago music and came from a family of music “royalty.”

He was once on the Church of Scientology’s board and its highest-ranking spokesman.

He joined the National Guard and left home for Flagstaff, Arizona.

In 1979, he became the first broadcaster to call the Daytona 500 on national TV.

She wrote the YA novels “Black Girl Unlimited” and “The Chosen One.”

He had recurring roles in “Dexter,” “Lost,” and “Justified.”

He worked with Miles Davis, Ray Charles, and Diana Krall.

She also played nosy neighbor Raquel Ochmonek on “ALF.”

His voice and personality were featured in the Madden NFL series of video games.

The award-winning cinematographer worked on films including “Archenemy” and “Darlin’.”