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Art “One Glove” Jimmerson (1963–2024), groundbreaking UFC fighter

Art “One Glove” Jimmerson was a former national Golden Gloves middleweight champion boxer who competed in the very first Ultimate Fighting Championship competition and became the first person ever to tap out in a UFC fight.

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.

Rich Stubler (1949–2023), former Canadian Football League coach 

Rich Stubler was a longtime coach in the Canadian Football League (CFL), known for his defensive genius that resulted in five Grey Cup wins over the course of his career.

Greg Foster (1958–2023), world champion hurdler 

Greg Foster was an American hurdler. He is the only person to win three consecutive World Championship titles in the sport.

Richard Belzer (1944–2023), Law & Order: SVU costar 

Richard Belzer was an American comedian and actor best known for his role as detective John Munch in “Homicide: Life on the Streets” and “Law & Order: SVU.”    

Tom Parker (1988–2022), member of the UK boy band The Wanted 

Tom Parker was a singer who was a member of the popular UK boy band The Wanted.   

Kenny Malone (1938–2021), drummer on Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’

Kenny Malone was a Nashville session drummer who played on classic hits including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t it Make My Brown Eyes Blue.”

Paul Mooney (1941–2021), comedian, actor & writer for Richard Pryor and In Living Color

Paul Mooney was a pioneering comic who was the writer for Richard Pryor, "In Living Color," and "Chappelle's Show."

Charles Coolidge (1921–2021), oldest Medal of Honor recipient

Charles Coolidge was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who was the oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Sheldon Adelson (1933–2021), billionaire casino magnate and political donor

Sheldon Adelson was a billionaire who owned casinos in Las Vegas and Asia, who was a prominent donor to Republican causes.

Carol Arthur (1935–2020), 'Blazing Saddles' actor

Carol Arthur starred in "Blazing Saddles" and was the widow of .

Frances Allen (1932–2020), pioneering computer scientist

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

Charlie Gard (2016-2017), newsmaking British baby

British baby caught the world’s attention as he struggled with a rare disorder...

Dallas Green (1934–2017), MLB player and manager

Dallas Green, the former MLB manager who led the Philadelphia Phillies to a World Series title in 1980, has died at the age of 82, according to multiple news sources.

10 Things To Know About Louis Armstrong

He's one of the greatest musicians this world has ever seen: Louis Armstrong, the New Orleans-born trumpet player and singer, who died July 6, 1971, was an entertainer who possessed a unique voice and playing style that's still imitated today. During Armstrong's lifetime, only one of his recordings ever reached the No. 1 Billboard spot in the U.S.: his 1964 cover of "Hello, Dolly," which pushed the Beatles' "Can't Buy Me Love" from the top spot on the Hot 100 chart. Since his death, Armstrong's recordings have enjoyed great popular success, especially his cover of "What a Wonderful World."

Ron Lester (1970 - 2016), Varsity Blues actor

Ron Lester, the actor known best for the film “Varsity Blues,” died June 17, 2016, of organ failure, according to multiple news sources. He was 45.

Frankie Ford (1939 - 2015), Sea Cruise singer

Frankie Ford, a singer who enjoyed some success in the 1950s as a rock 'n' roll and rhythm-and-blues star, has died after a long illness, according to multiple news sources. Ford, who went on to become a New Orleans icon, died Monday, Sept. 28. He was 76. The specific cause of death was not immediately available. Ford's big break came in 1952, on "Ted Mack's Amateur Hour" TV program. He had a hit in 1959 with "Sea Cruise." The recording went on to sell more than 1 million copies, hitting No. 14 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. Although Ford's success was short-lived, he continued recording through the 1980s.