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Arthur Frommer (1929–2024), creator of top-selling travel guides

Arthur Frommer was a travel writer best known for creating the Frommer’s brand of affordable-travel guidebooks.0

Mimi Hines (1933–2024), Funny Girl star 

Mimi Hines was an actress, singer, and comedian who stepped in to replace Barbra Streisand in the lead role of “Funny Girl” on Broadway.

Zoot Money (1942–2024), famed ‘60s keyboardist

Zoot Money was a keyboardist and actor whose shift from R&B to psychedelia in the 1960s saw him playing with acts like The Animals, Humble Pie, and others, as well as his own group, Big Roll Band.

Peter Schickele (1935–2024), composer known as P. D. Q. Bach

Peter Schickele was a composer and humorist best known for his comedic musical compositions, released under his persona, P. D. Q. Bach.

Daryle Lamonica (1941–2022), legendary Raiders quarterback

Daryle Lamonica was a legendary quarterback for the Oakland Raiders who was a two-time AFL player of the year.

Daffney Unger (1975–2021), pro wrestling’s “Scream Queen”

Daffney Unger was a professional wrestler with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).

Spencer Davis (1939–2020), classic rock legend

Spencer Davis was the namesakeand guitaristof the legendary classic rock band The Spencer Davis Group known for theirhits GimmeSome Lovin and ImAMan.

Lucien Barbarin (1956–2020), Harry Connick Jr. trombonist

Lucien Barbarin was a trombonist for Harry Connick Jr. and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Barbarin was a New Orleans jazz legend who showcased his charismatic personality during Harry Connick Jr. concerts. The pair created comic routines that were fan favorites. Barbarin had been playing with Connick Jr. At least since the early 1990s. Barbarin released a few of his own albums, the last in 2007.

Kim Shattuck (1963–2019), lead singer for the Muffs also performed with the Pixies and NOFX

Kim Shattuck was the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the Muffs, a punk band that had 1990s hits including “Lucky Guy” and a cover of Kim Wilde’s “Kids in America.”

Connie Hawkins (1942–2017), basketball legend from the schoolyard to the Hall of Fame

PHOENIX (AP) — Connie Hawkins, basketball's dazzling New York playground legend who soared and swooped his way to the Hall of Fame, has died at 75.

Carlos Alberto Torres (1944–2016), Brazilian soccer legend

Captain of Brazil's national soccer team when it won the 1970 World Cup.

You're a Good Man, Vince Guaraldi

If you know the name Vince Guaraldi, you probably associate it with one iconic piece of music.

Funny Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller was an original. And for generations of funny women, she was an inspiration.

Art Linkletter Said the Darndest Things

Art Linkletter would have turned 100 today. He died just two years ago after what was clearly a wonderful life...