Gene Barge (1926–2025), acclaimed saxophonist and producer 

Gene Barge was a saxophonist and producer whose talents crossed paths with generations of music icons, including Natalie Cole, Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Little Richard, and many more.

Tony Bennett (1926–2023), legendary crooner

Tony Bennett was an iconic singer who brought traditional pop standards to generations of listeners in a singing career that spanned eight decades.

Jiang Zemin (1926–2022), former president of China

Jiang Zemin was president of China from 1993 to 2003 and guided the country through economic reforms.

Betty Lynn (1926–2021), “The Andy Griffith Show” actress

Betty Lynn was an actress best known for playing Thelma Lou, Barney Fife’s girlfriend, on “The Andy Griffith Show.”

Claus von Bülow (1926–2019), socialite acquitted of trying to kill his wife

Claus von Bülow was a Danish-British socialite who became the subject of a sensational 1980s court case when he was accused, then convicted, then acquitted of attempting to kill his American wife, Sunny von Bülow.

Buddy Greco (1926–2017), The Lady Is a Tramp singer

Best-selling jazz and pop singer was a Las Vegas legend.

Fidel Castro (1926 - 2016), longtime Communist leader of the Republic of Cuba

Fidel Castro, the longtime Communist leader of the Republic of Cuba, died Nov. 25, 2016. He was 90.

Frank Finlay (1926 - 2016), veteran British character actor

Veteran British character actor Frank Finlay died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, of heart failure after a short illness, the BBC and Los Angeles Times report. He was 89.