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Dec 2, 2016

Andrew Sachs (1930 - 2016), Fawlty Towers actor

British actor Andrew Sachs was known best for playing Spanish waiter Manuel on “Fawlty Towers.”

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Dec 15, 2017

Frank Lary (1930 – 2017), Detroit Tigers pitcher dubbed the “Yankee Killer”

Frank Lary, former All-Star Detroit Tigers pitcher, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, after being hospitalized with pneumonia, according to The Associated Press. He was 87.

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Feb 12, 2018

Wally Moon (1930 – 2018), National League Rookie of the Year in 1954

His home runs were called “Moon shots”…

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May 9, 2019

Jim Fowler (1932–2019), longtime host of “Wild Kingdom”

Jim Fowler aught millions about wildlife on the television series "Wild Kingdom."

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Jul 8, 2020

Joe Porcaro (1930–2020), jazz drummer who played with his sons’ band, Toto

Joe Porcaro was a drummer who recorded with decades of musical superstars and contributed percussion to his sons’ band, Toto, including on their hit song “Africa.”

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Jul 6, 2021

Richard Donner (1930–2021), director of “Superman,” “The Goonies”

Richard Donner was a filmmaker who directed popular movies including “Superman,” “The Goonies,” and the “Lethal Weapon” series.

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Aug 2, 2022

Robert E. Simanek (1930–2022), Korean War Medal of Honor recipient

Robert E. Simanek was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War who was presented with the Medal of Honor for his valor in battle.

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Sep 8, 2023

Richard Davis (1930–2023), bassist for Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen 

Richard Davis was a jazz bassist and session musician who recorded with Van Morrison, Bruce Springsteen, Eric Dolphy, and many others.

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Feb 27, 2024

Jackie Loughery (1930–2024), first Miss USA

Jackie Loughery was the winner of the first ever Miss USA pageant in 1952 and went on to an acting career.

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