Born January 6

Hailed as one of rock’s great rhythm guitarists…

Former percussionist for the rock band Chicago.

Ruben Amaro Sr., a Gold Glove-winning former shortstop for the Philadelphia Phillies, died Friday, March 31, 2017, in Miami, according to multiple news sources. He was 81.

Ralph Branca, the beloved three-time All-Star pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers who gave up a home run known as the Shot Heard ‘Round the World, died Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016, …

Dwayne “Pearl” Washington, a retired professional basketball player who acquired the nickname from his skills on Brooklyn, New York, playgrounds, died April 20. He was 52. Washington, who was a …

He wryly reimagined the American experience in such novels as “Ragtime” and “The March.”

Bonnie Franklin played many roles throughout her acting career, but one stands out…

Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd, would have been 69 today. In honor of the influential musician’s birthday, we revisit his life and legend.

He was married to 1950s sex siren Jayne Mansfield.

He developed the stainless steel-skinned, gull-winged sports car bearing his name.