Bill Haley: The Father of Rock 'n' Roll

Bill Haley helped usher in the rock 'n' roll era with hits like "Rock Around the Clock." Thirty years after his death, we take a look back at his life and music.

Misty Upham, "Frozen River" Star

Actress Misty Upham was known for her award-winning performance in "Frozen River" as well as roles in "August: Osage County" and "Django Unchained."

Nancy Reagan (1921 - 2016), former first lady of the U.S.

Nancy Reagan, the former first lady of the United States, has died at the age of 94, according to TMZ, who learned of the news from a close family friend.

William Schallert (1922–2016), "The Patty Duke Show" dad

Actor played Patty Duke's dad on her eponymous 1960s show.

Susannah Mushatt Jones (1899 - 2016), world's oldest person

Susannah Mushatt Jones, the world's oldest person, died May 12. She was 116 years and 311 days old, the last American born in the 19th century.

Barbara Blaine (1956–2017), founded Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests

Ohio native launched the largest support group for clergy sex abuse victims.

Della Reese (1931 – 2017), played the wise angel Tess on "Touched by an Angel"

First found fame as a singer…

Emily Nasrallah (1931 – 2018), Lebanese author and women’s rights activist

Goethe medal award winner…

Gordon “Butch” Stewart (1941–2021), founder of Sandals and Beaches resorts

Gordon “Butch” Stewart was a Jamaican businessman who founded the popular all-inclusive resort chains Sandals and Beaches.

Gerren Taylor (1990–2021), model and “Baldwin Hills” star

Gerren Taylor was a model and entrepreneur who starred on the BET reality series “Baldwin Hills.”

Ned Beatty (1937–2021), actor known for “Deliverance,” “Superman”

Ned Beatty was a prolific character actor known for roles in films including “Deliverance,” “Network,” and “Superman.”

Nanci Griffith (1953–2021), Grammy-winning singer and songwriter

Nanci Griffith was a folk and country music singer and songwriter known for songs including “Love at the Five and Dime” and “From a Distance.”

Hilary Mantel (1952–2022), award-winning author of “Wolf Hall”

Hilary Mantel was a British author who won the prestigious Booker Prize twice, for her novels “Wolf Hall” and “Bring Up the Bodies.”

Ben Shelly (1947–2023), former Navajo Nation president

Former Navajo Nation president Ben Shelly built his reputation on advocating for ambitious infrastructure projects, policies focused on public health, and for means of boosting the Navajo people’s economic status. He was perhaps best known, however, for his unplanned yet passionate speeches on these topics, a trait which helped propel him into office. He was also a business owner with a focus on transportation.

Randall Robinson (1941–2023), anti-apartheid activist 

Randall Robinson was a prominent anti-apartheid activist who founded the advocacy organization TransAfrica.

Libby Titus (1947–2024), Love Has No Pride singer-songwriter

Libby Titus was a singer and songwriter known for “Love Has No Pride,” which has been covered by such artists as Bonnie Raitt and Linda Ronstadt.