Greg Landry (1946–2024), Detroit Lions Pro Bowl QB

Greg Landry was a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Colts, and Chicago Bears in the 1960s through ‘80s.

Ady Barkan (1983–2023), argued for healthcare reform 

Ady Barkan was a lawyer and activist who fought to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system in favor of a single-payer system, continuing his advocacy even after being diagnosed with ALS in 2016.

Judy Heumann (1947–2023), disability rights activist

Judy Heumann was an activist who spent her entire adult life advocating for disability rights. Her work helped lead to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and the Rehabilitation Act. She helped make New York City schools wheelchair accessible, served as an advisor to the World Bank, and was assistant secretary of the U.S. Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, among many other accomplishments.

Roger E. Mosley (1938–2022), “Magnum, P.I.” star

Roger E. Mosley was an actor who starred in “Magnum, P.I.” as helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin.

Ray Liotta (1954–2022), “Goodfellas” star

Ray Liotta was an actor who starred as Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and as Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams.”

DMX (1970–2021), acclaimed rapper and actor

DMX was an influential acclaimed rapper and actor known for hits including “Party Up (Up in Here).”

Craig “muMs da Schemer” Grant (1968–2021), poet and “Oz” star

Craig Grant , better known as “muMs da Schemer” or simply “muMs,” was a poet and actor who starred as Arnold “Poet” Jackson on the HBO series “Oz.”

Eric Cooper (1966–2019), longtime Major League Baseball umpire

Recently worked the Yankees-Twins AL division series.

Peggy Cummins (1925–2017), star of noir classic “Gun Crazy”

The Welsh-born actress made her mark as the lethal, beret-wearing robber in the noir classic "Gun Crazy."

Ed Flanagan (1950–2017), first openly gay lawmaker elected to statewide office

Courageous politician was an inspiration to others.

Harvey Atkin (1942 - 2017), Meatballs actor

Character actor played camp director Morty Melnick in “Meatballs”…

Roger Smith (1932 - 2017), 77 Sunset Strip star

Actor played a hip detective on "77 Sunset Strip" TV series...

Lonnie Brooks (1933–2017), Sweet Home Chicago bluesman

Lonnie Brooks, a Louisiana-born blues musician well-known for his version of the song "Sweet Home Chicago," died Saturday, April 1, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 83.

Neil Fingleton (1980 - 2017), Game of Thrones actor

Neil Fingleton, the British-born professional basketball player turned "Game of Thrones" actor, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 36.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Betty Grable

There was a time when Betty Grable was the hottest thing going in Hollywood. On her 100th birthday, we look back at the movie star and icon.

Ron Brace (1986 - 2016), former Patriots nose tackle

Ron Brace, a former New England Patriots nose tackle, died April 23 at 29.

Betty Grable's Million Dollar Legs

Blonde bombshell Betty Grable wowed crowds in Technicolor musicals of the 1940s and '50s, showing off her strong voice, skilled dancing and, of course, her million dollar legs.

Ossie Davis: Success on His Own Terms

On Feb. 4, 2005, the world lost a great champion of civil rights, who overcame racism and prejudice to become one of the most-honored actors of his generation. Today we look back at accomplished and outspoken Ossie Davis.