Born July 6

First found fame as a singer…

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

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. Born July 6, 1899, …

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

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. …

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

In this contentious election year, we could really use Pat Paulsen.

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 …

He performed with such greats as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Benny Goodman.

He created “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune.”