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Mar 28, 2017

Christine Kaufmann (1945 - 2017), German-Austrian actress

The German-Austrian actress was Germany's first winner of a Golden Globe Award.

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Jun 13, 2022

Baxter Black (1945–2022), cowboy poet and NPR commentator

Baxter Black was a cowboy poet who published many books and appeared as a commentator on National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition.”

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Jul 15, 2022

William “Poogie” Hart (1945–2022), Delfonics lead singer

William “Poogie” Hart was the founding lead singer for the Delfonics, known for hits including “La-La (Means I Love You).”

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Apr 1, 2024

Walt Wesley (1945–2024), former NBA player and Kansas Jayhawk 

Walt Wesley was a 10-year NBA veteran anda star player with the University of Kansas Jayhawks.

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May 13, 2024

Ron Ellis (1945–2024), Stanley Cup champ with the Maple Leafs

Ron Ellis played for the Toronto Maple Leafs for 16 seasons, including their Stanley Cup-winning year in 1967.

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Feb 13, 2025

Jerome Drayton (1945–2025), Boston Marathon winner

Jerome Drayton was one of the top long-distance runners of the 1970s and the last Canadian man to win the Boston Marathon. 

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