Born December 21

Ridley went from busking to the semi-finals on “America’s Got Talent,” then toured the world.

She was called the “Queen of Rare Groove” by her appreciative U.K. fans.

Cummings was both a national swimming champion and a World War II pilot.

He reinvented daytime TV, connecting audiences with all kinds of controversial topics.

Buckley was the daughter of Hollywood’s first black star, Lena Horne.

He wrote and co-sang the 1963 hit song “Hey Paula.”

He was known for his skill at guessing what audience members were thinking.

Mugler’s flamboyant designs were influential on the fashion world.

Hughes-Fulford did biomedical research in space.

Lewis and the Outfield had a Top Ten hit in 1986 with “Your Love.”