Jay J. Armes (1932–2024), famous private investigator

Jay J. Armes was a private investigator from Texas who became famous thanks to his unusual cases, prosthetic hands, offbeat lifestyle, and action figure made in his likeness. 

Eddie Merrins (1932–2023), golf instructor to the stars 

Eddie Merrins , nicknamed “The Little Pro,” was a professional golfer and instructor who taught both future pros and Hollywood stars, making a big impact on the Los Angeles golf scene in the process.

Murray Melvin (1932–2023), The Phantom of the Opera actor

Murray Melvin was a stage and screen actor who performed in “The Phantom of the Opera,” “A Taste of Honey,” and “Barry Lyndon.” 

Mark Russell (1932–2023), comedian and political satirist 

Joseph Marcus Ruslander , better known by his stage name, Mark Russell , built a career on piano-driven political comedy that provided sharp commentary on current events. His bow tie became part of his signature look, and his long series of PBS specials solidified him as one of the notable satirists of his day.

Luc Montagnier (1932–2022), Nobel winner who co-discovered HIV

Luc Montagnier was a virologist who shared a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for co-discovering HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

Melvin Van Peebles (1932–2021), influential actor and filmmaker

Melvin Van Peebles was an actor and filmmaker best known for his influential 1971 film, “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.”

Abby Dalton (1932–2020), 'Falcon Crest' star

Abby Dalton was an actor who starred on 'Falcon Crest' and 'The Joey Bishop Show.'

Gerald Carr (1932–2020), Skylab 4 commander

Gerald Carr was an astronaut who commandedc2Skylabc24c2in 1973, the final Skylabc2mission.c2

Frances Allen (1932–2020), pioneering computer scientist

Frances Allen was a pioneering computer scientist and the first woman to win a Turing award.

Mel Tillis (1932 – 2017), Country Music Legend

Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member…

Andy Bathgate (1932 - 2016), NHL Hall of Famer

Andy Bathgate, Hall of Fame winger and 1959 NHL MVP, died February 26, 2016 according to The Associated Press. He was 83.

The Colorful Peter O'Toole

Actor Peter O'Toole is often referred to as one of his generation's greatest thespians.