C. Gordon Bell (1934–2024), helped bring computers into homes

C. Gordon Bell was an electrical engineer who worked on some of the world’s first small-profile computers and, as a result, helped usher in the era of the home PC.

Matthew Perry (1969–2023), star of Friends

Matthew Perry was an actor best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom “Friends.”

Margaret Macfarlane (1920–2023), WWII Enigma code breaker

Margaret Macfarlane was a Scottish woman who worked secretly during World War II as one of the Enigma codebreakers alongside Alan Turing at Bletchley Park, as depicted in the film “The Imitation Game."

David Durenberger (1934–2023), U.S. senator from Minnesota

David Durenberger was a Republican U.S. senator from Minnesota who served for 16 years.

Harold Brown (1924–2023), U.S. Air Force officer, Tuskegee Airman

Harold Brown was a U.S. Air Force veteran who flew missions in World War II and the Korean War. He was one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, the group of primarily Black pilots who earned an outstanding combat record despite military segregation.

Steve Grimmett (1959–2022), Grim Reaper lead singer

Steve Grimmett was the lead singer for the British heavy metal band Grim Reaper, known for songs including “See You in Hell.”

L.Q. Jones (1927–2022), “The Wild Bunch” actor

L.Q. Jones was a character actor best known for appearing in Western films from director Sam Peckinpah including “The Wild Bunch.”   

David Patten (1974–2021), Patriots wide receiver who won three Super Bowls

David Patten was an NFL wide receiver who won three Super Bowls while playing with the New England Patriots in the early 2000s.

Johnny Nash (1940–2020), ‘I Can See Clearly Now’ singer

Johnny Nash was a singer best known for his No. 1 hit song “I Can See Clearly Now” in 1972.

Chynna Rogers (1994–2020), rapper and model

Chynna Rogerswas a model with the Ford Agency and a rising rap artist associated with A$AP Mob.

Ginger Baker (1939–2019), influential drummer for Cream

Peter Edward "Ginger" Baker  was the highly influential drummer for Cream, whose hits including “Sunshine of Your Love” and “White Room" are among the iconic tracks of classic rock. Baker went on to form Blind Faith along with Cream bandmate Eric Clapton, then founded Ginger Baker’s Air Force. He performed and recorded with musicians including Fela Kuti, Public Image Ltd., and Hawkwind.

Edwin Hawkins (1943–2017), gospel music star

Best known for the crossover hit "Oh Happy Day"

Coco Chanel: A Certain Style

Coco Chanel died 42 years ago today, but we still look to her as a style icon. And we still love those classic handbags.

Gene Roddenberry: Where No Man Has Gone Before

Twenty-one years after Gene Roddenberry's death, Star Trek's legacy just keeps growing...