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Apr 1, 2024
Esther Coopersmith (1930–2024), diplomat and host to powerful people
Esther Coopersmith was an unofficial Washington D.C. diplomat who for more than 70 years organized events for political power players all across the world.
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Aug 10, 2022
Raymond Briggs (1934–2022), children’s author known for “The Snowman”
Raymond Briggs was a British author and illustrator of graphic novels and children’s books including the beloved classic “The Snowman.”
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Jan 31, 2022
Hargus “Pig” Robbins (1938–2022), pianist for Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers
Hargus “Pig” Robbins was a country music session pianist who played on hits including Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” and on Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde” album.
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Aug 22, 2020
Jack Sherman (1956–2020), former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist
Jack Sherman was a former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He played on their self-titled debut album in 1984.
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Dec 2, 2019
Pat Sullivan (1950–2019), Auburn college football legend
Auburn quarterback won the Heisman Trophy in 1971.
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Oct 17, 2019
Elijah Cummings (1951–2019), Democratic U.S. Representative from Maryland
Elijah Cummings was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, a Democrat representing Maryland’s 7th congressional district. He was elected to twelve terms in Congress, beginning in 1996 and most recently in the 2018 election, by the district covering portions of Baltimore and Baltimore County. Cummings was popular with his constituents, typically receiving more than 70% of the vote and once running entirely unopposed. In Congress, he served as chair of the Committee of Oversight and Government Reform, where he was a leader in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Cummings also presided over testimony by Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen. Prior to his service in Congress, Cummings was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for 14 years, where he was the first African American in the state’s history to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore.
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May 1, 2018
Art Paul (1925–2018), designed iconic Playboy logo
Playboy magazine’s art director from 1953 until 1982.
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Oct 24, 2015
Thomas Stemberg (1949–2015), Staples founder
Thomas Stemberg, founder of office supply superstore Staples, died cancer on October 23, 2015 according to The Associated Press. He was 66.
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Jan 31, 2015
Winnie-the-Pooh (and A. A. Milne Too)
A. A. Milne, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh, was born Jan. 18, 1882 and died Jan. 31, 1956.
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Jan 18, 2013
Danny Kaye: Fast-Talking Funny Man
Danny Kaye was as generous as he was funny...
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Jan 18, 2012
Cary Grant: So Debonair
Cary Grant was the definition of the leading man.
