Nelson DeMille (1943–2024), best-selling thriller author

Nelson DeMille was a best-selling author of thriller and suspense novels, best known for his John Corey and Joe Ryker series, published under the name Jack Cannon. 

Capt. Paul Bucha (1943–2024), Medal of Honor Recipient

Capt. Paul Bucha was a Vietnam War veteran who received the military’s highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for his leadership during a battle against overwhelming odds in 1968. 

Martin Mull (1943–2024), comedic actor in Clue, Arrested Development

Martin Mull was a comedic actor known for roles such as Colonel Mustard in “Clue,” Gene Parmesan on “Arrested Development,” Principal Willard Kraft on “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” and Leon Carp on “Roseanne.” 

David Soul (1943–2024), Starsky & Hutch star

David Soul was an actor and singer known for his starring role in “Starsky & Hutch” and his hit single “Don’t Give Up on Us.”

Ronnie Spector (1943–2022), lead singer with the Ronettes

Ronnie Spector was the lead singer for the 1960s girl group the Ronettes, whose hits included “Be My Baby.”

Wanda Young (1943–2021), singer with the Marvelettes

Wanda Young was a singer with the Motown group the Marvelettes, who sang lead vocals on hit singles including “Don’t Mess with Bill.”

Max Wright (1943–2019), actor played Willie Tanner on "ALF"

Max Wright was a Tony-nominated actor who was best known for his role as patriarch Willie Tanner on NBC sitcom "ALF."

Hugh Wilson (1943–2018), creator of the classic sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati”

Directed and co-wrote the popular comedy “Police Academy”…

Edwin Hawkins (1943–2017), gospel music star

Best known for the crossover hit "Oh Happy Day"

Sandy Pearlman (1943 - 2016), Blue Oyster Cult producer

Sandy Pearlman, a record producer for Blue Oyster Cult and the Clash, died July 26, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 72.