Johnny Wactor (1986–2024), General Hospital actor

Johnny Wactor was an actor best known for his performance as Brando Corbin in “General Hospital” beginning in 2020.

Ted Schwinden (1925–2023), former Montana governor

Ted Schwinden was an American politician elected to office in Montana, first in the state’s House of Representatives and later as a two-term governor.

Bruce Guthro (1961–2023), singer for Runrig 

Bruce Guthro was a Canadian singer and songwriter with the Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig in 1998, leading them through their greatest period of success until their disbandment in 2018.

Earnie Shavers (1944–2022), legendary heavyweight boxer  

Earnie Shavers was a legendary heavyweight boxer known for his knockout punch who fought Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes.

Jerry Allison (1939–2022), Buddy Holly and The Crickets drummer 

Jerry Allison was the drummer for Buddy Holly and the Crickets (The Crickets), the highly influential early rock and roll band fronted by Buddy Holly.

Ricky Gardiner (1948–2022), David Bowie and Iggy Pop guitarist 

Ricky Gardiner was a guitarist who played on the David Bowie album “Low” and the Iggy Pop album “Lust for Life.”

Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote (1996–2022), actor starred on Netflix series “The Stranded” 

Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote was a Thai actor who starred as Kraam on the Netflix series “The Stranded.”

Jim Fassel (1949–2021), former New York Giants head coach

Jim Fassel was head coach of the New York Giants from 1997 to 2003, leading them to the 2001 Super Bowl.

John Davis (1954–2021), real Milli Vanilli singer

John Davis was one of the real vocalists behind Milli Vanilli including their 1989 hit "Girl You Know It's True."

Claudell Washington (1954–2020), former MLB outfielder

Claudell Washington was a longtime versatile MLB outfielder who was a two-time All-Star. 

Al Haynes (1931–2019), heroic pilot of United Flight 232

After engine and hydraulic failure, he helped guide his DC-10 to a miraculous emergency landing.

Frank Robinson (1935–2019), trailblazing MLB manager and Hall of Fame player

Frank Robinson was Major League Baseball's first Black manager. That groundbreaking distinction came after a notable playing career, beginning in 1956 with the Cincinnati Reds. He was Rookie of the Year and went on to play for the Reds until 1965. Traded to the Baltimore Orioles, he excelled for six seasons, including two World Series wins and a World Series MVP Award in 1966. In 1975, Robinson became manager of the Cleveland Indians, breaking the color barrier. He went on to manage the San Francisco Giants, the Orioles, and the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals.

Tracy Stallard (1937–2017), pitcher gave up Roger Maris' record 61st home run in 1961

Pitched for the Red Sox, Mets and Cardinals.

Thomas Hudner Jr. (1924–2017), Navy pilot was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Korean War

Deliberately crash landed his plane attempting to rescue fellow pilot.

James Coburn: Too Cool

Actor James Coburn was the epitome of cool.

The Hilarious Buddy Hackett

When comedian Buddy Hackett died 10 years ago this week, a lot of laughter died with him.