Charles Phan (1962–2025), influential Vietnamese chef 

Charles Phan was a Vietnamese chef whose restaurant, The Slanted Door, and cookbooks helped spark a nationwide appreciation of his country's cuisine.

Patricia Schroeder (1940–2023), U.S. Representative from Colorado

Patricia Schroeder was a longtime Democratic U.S. Representative from Colorado known for her work towards women’s rights.

Keith Beaton (1950–2023), singer with Blue Magic

Keith Beaton was a singer with the Philadelphia soul group Blue Magic, known for hits including “Sideshow.”

Sonny West (1937–2022), songwriter of Buddy Holly’s “Oh Boy!”  

Sonny West was a songwriter and musician who wrote the early rock classicsc2e2809cOh Boy!e2809d and e2809cRave On,e2809d which were hits for Buddy Holly.

Peter Bogdanovich (1939–2022), acclaimed film director

Peter Bogdanovich was an iconic film director known for “The Last Picture Show,” “Paper Moon,” and “Mask.” 

Tiffini Hale (1975–2021), “All New Mickey Mouse Club” star

Tiffini Hale was one of the stars of “The All New Mickey Mouse Club” in the 1980s and ‘90s.

Clive Sinclair (1940–2021), personal computing pioneer

Clive Sinclair was an English inventor who helped revolutionize the computer industry with his creation of the first home computer available for less than $200.

C.T. Vivian (1924–2020), civil rights leader who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Rev. C.T. Vivian was one of the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement, who worked alongside to organize sit-ins and marches in the pursuit of equality.

Cady Groves (1989–2020), singer known for “This Little Girl”

Cady Groves was a singer-songwriter whose hits include “This Little Girl,” “Love Actually,” and “Forget You.”

Henry Bloch (1922–2019), co-founder of tax preparation giant H&R Block

The H&R Block founder was a beloved philanthropist in his hometown of Kansas City.

Kevin Mahogany (1958 – 2017), jazz singer renowned for his rich baritone

Kevin Mahogany, renowned baritone jazz singer, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, according to The Associated Press. He was 59.

Donald Malarkey (1921 – 2017), World War II paratrooper was a member of "Easy Company"

Portrayed on screen in the HBO miniseries, "Band of Brothers."…

Nicky Hayden (1981 - 2017), motorcycle racer

Former MotoGP champion motorcycle racer…