Jules Feiffer (1929–2025), satirical cartoonist

Jules Feiffer was a cartoonist and writer whose satirical wit earned him a Pulitzer Prize in 1986 and made him one of the most influential cartoonists of the 20th century. 

Jean Knight (1943–2023), Mr. Big Stuff singer

Jean Knight was a New Orleans singer who had a chart-topping hit in 1971 with “Mr. Big Stuff.” 

Michael Chiarello (1962–2023), American celebrity chef 

Michael Chiarello was an acclaimed chef in California’s Napa Valley who authored numerous cookbooks, produced popular olive oils, and starred on the Food Network’s “Easy Entertaining” among many other TV appearances.

Claude Gray (1932–2023), Family Bible country singer 

Claude Gray was a country singer who had a hit in 1960 with “Family Bible,” one of the first songs by Willie Nelson to find success.

Moonbin (1998–2023), singer with K-pop group Astro

Moonbin was a South Korean singer and actor who rose to fame with the K-pop group Astro. 

Gary Moeller (1941–2022), former Michigan head football coach

Gary Moeller was a former head football coach at the University of Michigan who led the Wolverines to 3 Big Ten Conference championship titles.

Paula Rego (1935–2022), award-winning artist

Paula Rego was a Portuguese-British artist known for her feminist paintings.

Arturo Di Modica (1941–2021), Wall Street’s “Charging Bull” sculptor

Arturo Di Modica was a sculptor known for his “Charging Bull,” which became a beloved landmark after he secretly placed it on Wall Street in the middle of the night.

Eddie Van Halen (1955–2020), legendary Van Halen guitarist

Eddie Van Halen was co-founder and iconic guitarist for the hard rock band Van Halen.

Anne Jeffreys (1923 - 2017), glamorous actress and singer

Starred on the 1950s sitcom “Topper” and soap opera “General Hospital”…

Joan Leslie (1925–2015), actress in the golden age of Hollywood

Joan Leslie, an American movie actress during Hollywood's golden age who appeared later on television, has died.

Paul Newman: Irresistible

A Los Angeles Times writer once described them as "Windex eyes." If you are missing actor-racer-entrepreneur-philanthropist Paul Newman's baby blues, just stroll down the grocery aisle and they'll be peering back at you from bottles of salad dressing, jars of pasta sauce, cereals, marinades, pizza, popcorn and even cat food – just to name a few.

Gene Siskel: The Balcony is Closed

Auteur theorist Andrew Sarris proclaimed Max Ophuls' opulent 1954 drama The Earrings of Madame de… his favorite movie of all time. The esteemed Pauline Kael once said her favorite film was Menilmontant , a silent French film from 1924. But a third critic whose influence on American audiences towered over the aforementioned New York intellectuals preferred something a little closer to home.