Remembering Grasshopper aka David Carradine

For millions of Americans in the 1970s, the face of Asian martial arts was David Carradine...

Thomas "Tommy" Hawkins (1936 - 2017), former Lakers forward

Former NBA forward played for the Lakers during the 1950s, ’60s...

Robert Freeman (1936 – 2019), photographer for Beatles albums

Robert Freeman was a British photographer best known for his album cover work with the Beatles.

Willie Wood (1936–2020), legendary Packers defensive back

Willie Wood was a legendary Hall of Fame defensive back for the Green Bay Packers. Wood was one of the best defensive backs in NFL history, grabbing 48 interceptions during his career, with a reputation a tough hitter. He had a memorable interception in Super Bowl I when the Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs. He was an eight-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Hall of Fame. Wood went into coaching and was the first black coach in professional football when he coached the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League in 1975.

Jerry Sturm (1936–2020), Broncos legendary offensive lineman

Jerry Sturm was a star offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos in the 1960s.  

Jack Ingram (1936–2021), NASCAR’s “Iron Man”

Jack Ingram was a NASCAR Hall of Famer known as “The Iron Man,” who won Xfinity Series championships in 1982 and 1985.

Judy Henske (1936–2022), 1960s folk singer and songwriter

Judy Henske was a folk singer and songwriter known for songs including “High Flying Bird.”

Mary Alice (1936–2022), “A Different World” and “Sparkle” actress 

Mary Alice was an actress who starred in the musical film “Sparkle” and won a Tony award for her performance in “Fences."

Cliff Emmich (1936–2022), actor known for “Payday”   

Cliff Emmich was a character actor known for his roles in “Payday” and “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.”   

Frederic Forrest (1936–2023), The Rose, Apocalypse Now star

Frederic Forrest was an actor who received an Oscar nomination for his supporting role in “The Rose” and had memorable roles in “Apocalypse Now” and “Lonesome Dove.”

Wally Dallenbach Sr. (1936–2024), influential Indy car racer

Wally Dallenbach Sr. was an Indy car champion and Hall of Fame racer who, as Chief Stewart of Competition for Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) for more than 20 years, pushed for new safety reforms still used today.

Mary McGee (1936–2024), pioneering motorcycle racer

Mary McGee was one of the first women to race motorcycles, profiled in the recent ESPN documentary, “Motorcycle Mary.” 

John Erwin (1936–2024), voice of He-Man

John Erwin was an actor who voiced He-Man and Morris the Cat, among many other roles.

Aga Khan IV (1936–2025), spiritual leader, magnate, and philanthropist

The Aga Khan IV was the spiritual leader of the Isma'ili branch of Shia Islam, a billionaire philanthropist who helped build homes, hospitals and schools throughout the world.