Born December 12

She was the first woman to have a U.S. No. 1 hit, with “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool.”

Brown also played a season of Major League Baseball before joining the NFL.

Hauser was a character actor who had over 100 roles in his career.

She was the first person ever to compete in the Baja 500 desert race solo.

Wright’s work often explored dark, unusual subcultures in America.

He was CART Chief Steward of Competition and pushed safety reforms.

Betts penned Allman Brothers classics like “Ramblin’ Man,” “Jessica” and “Blue Sky.”

He was a mainstay of the New Orleans music community for four decades.

He wrote and sang their No. 1 hit “Cherish.”

Barker was a devoted supporter of animal welfare.