The Fantastic Fabulous Moolah

Lillian Ellison — better known as The Fabulous Moolah — led the world of women's professional wrestling for decades.

Jim Rivera (1921 – 2017), outfielder on the 1959 "Go-Go" White Sox pennant-winning team

Led the American League in stolen bases in 1955…

Nathaniel Reed (1933–2018), prominent environmental advocate

Helped craft the U.S. Endangered Species Act…

Dorcas Reilly (1926–2018), creator of the green bean casserole

Dorcas Reilly first created the iconic green bean casserole in 1955 while working as a staff member in the kitchen at the Campbell Soup Company. Cream of Mushroom soup was a popular base for casseroles around the country, but Reilly was the first to add frozen green beans. Campbell Soup estimates that around 40 percent of their sales of cream of mushroom soup goes towards making green bean casserole.

Orson Bean (1928–2020), comic actor and talk show favorite

Orson Bean was a longtime comic actor who was a favorite guest on TV talk shows, especially “The Tonight Show” with Johnny Carson. Bean first gained success as a stand-up comic, then moved on to guest star on TV talk shows and game shows such as “To Tell the Truth.” He guest starred on many television series and had a regular role as a store owner on “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.” On the big screen, he had a memorable role in “Being John Malkovich.” Bean and his wife, actress Ally Mills, were mainstays of the Pacific Resident Theater Ensemble in Venice Beach, California. He once told the Los Angeles Times, he was “famous for being famous.”

Brian Howe (1953–2020), former Bad Company singer

Brian Howe was the former lead vocalist with rock group Bad Company, taking over for Paul Rogers in 1986.

Anthony James (1942–2020), actor in “Unforgiven,” “In the Heat of the Night”

Anthony James was a character actor best known for roles in movies including “In the Heat of the Night” and “Unforgiven.”

Alex Trebek (1940–2020), beloved 'Jeopardy!' host

Alex Trebek was the beloved host of the iconic game show “Jeopardy!” for more than 35 years.

Ruthie Tompson (1910–2021), pioneering Disney animator on “Snow White,” “Dumbo”

Ruthie Tompson was one of the earliest Disney animators, who worked on classic movies including “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Pinocchio,” and “Dumbo.”

Marília Mendonça (1995–2021), Grammy-winning Brazilian pop star

Marília Mendonça was a Brazilian singer and songwriter known for her powerful ballads.

Bob Dole (1923–2021), longtime U.S. senator from Kansas

Bob Dole represented Kansas as a Republican in the U.S. Senate from 1969 to 1996 and ran for president against Democrat Bill Clinton in 1996.

Louise Fletcher (1934–2022), played Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Louise Fletcher was an actress who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.”

Chuck Jackson (1937–2023), Any Day Now singer

Chuck Jackson was an R&B singer who had a 1962 hit with the song “Any Day Now.”

Tisa Farrow (1951–2024), actress and model 

Tisa Farrow was a model and actress known for the 1978 crime drama “Fingers” and the horror film “Zombi 2,” as well as for being the sister of actress Mia Farrow.

Steve Albini (1962–2024), uncompromising music producer

Steve Albini was a musician and music producer whose uncompromising beliefs and back-to-basics approach helped capture the sound of acts like Nirvana, the Pixies, PJ Harvey, and Bush.

Susie Maxwell Berning (1941–2024), Hall of Fame LPGA golfer

Susie Maxwell Berning was a Hall of Fame golfer on the LPGA tour best known for her four Major Championship victories.0

Tom Robbins (1932–2025), Even Cowgirls Get the Blues author

Tom Robbins was a novelist known for quirky cult favorites like “Even Cowgirls Get the Blues” and “Skinny Legs and All.” 

Peter Jason (1944–2025), Deadwood actor

Peter Jason was a prolific character actor best known for playing Con Stapleton in “Deadwood,” and for his many appearances in the films of director John Carpenter.

Slick Watts (1951–2025), beloved Seattle SuperSonics player

Slick Watts was a fan-favorite basketball player of the 1970s best known for his tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, his skills on the court, and his distinctive headbands.