Michael Herr (1940 - 2016), acclaimed Vietnam War reporter

Michael Herr, whose reports from the front lines of the Vietnam War for a magazine were turned into his acclaimed nonfiction novel “Dispatches,” died June 23, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 76.

Michael Parks (1940 - 2017), Kill Bill actor

Actor appeared in films such as “Django Unchained” and “Kill Bill”...

Robert Knight (1945–2017), “Everlasting Love” singer

Robert Knight, singer on the original version of the iconic song “Everlasting Love,” has died at the age of 72, according to .

Sue Grafton (1940–2017), alphabet mystery novelist

Author's Kinsey Millhone series began 35 years ago with "A is for Alibi."

Robert Walker Jr. (1940–2019), “Star Trek” actor

Played Charlie Evans in the iconic “Star Trek” episode “Charlie X.”

Burt Young (1940–2023), played Paulie in the Rocky series

Burt Young was an Oscar-nominated movie and television actor best known for playing Paulie, Rocky’s best friend and brother-in-law in the “Rocky” film series.

Robie Harris (1940–2024), frequently challenged children’s author 

Robie Harris was a children’s author whose books were often the target of challenges and bans.

Ira von Fürstenberg (1940–2024), princess, socialite, and actress

Ira von Fürstenberg was an Italian princess and mid-century style icon who had a film career in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Tommy Cash (1940–2024), country singer and brother of Johnny Cash

Tommy Cash was a country musician who enjoyed 11 Top 40 country hits, including three straight in the Top 10. He was the brother of country icon .

Michael Villella (1940–2024), villain from The Slumber Party Massacre

Michael Villella was an actor best known as the drill-wielding villain from the 1982 cult-classic horror film, “The Slumber Party Massacre.”

Souleymane Cissé (1940–2025), acclaimed Malian filmmaker

Souleymane Cissé was a Malian filmmaker whose work, especially 1987’s “Yeelen,” has been cited as among the greatest-ever examples of African cinema.