Bob Tischler (1946–2024), former head writer on Saturday Night Live

Bob Tischler was a television writer and producer who produced four comedy albums before becoming the “Saturday Night Live” head writer in the early 1980s, helping champion Eddie Murphy’s rise to stardom.

Sidney M. Wolfe (1937–2024), physician who challenged drug companies 

Sidney M. Wolfe was a consumer health watchdog and physician who challenged both drug companies and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and he campaigned to have unsafe drugs taken off the market.

Paul Van Doren (1930–2021), co-founder of Vans

Paul Van Doren was an entrepreneur who co-founded Vans, the iconic skateboarding shoe company.

Chick Corea (1941–2021), pioneering jazz fusion keyboardist

Chick Corea was a legendary Grammy-winning jazz keyboardist who pioneered jazz fusion as a member of Miles Davis's band and in his solo career.

Len Barry (1942–2020), Dovells lead singer

Len Barry (born Leonard Borisoff) was the lead singer of doo-wop group the Dovells, known for their hits "Bristol Stomp" and "You Can't Sit Down."

Barbara Hillary (1931–2019), first African American woman to reach the North and South Poles

She never skied until training for her trek to the North Pole.

George H.W. Bush (1924–2018), 41st president of the United States

George Herbert Walker Bush served as president from 1989 to 1993.

Vic Damone (1928 – 2018), popular crooner

Frank Sinatra said he had "the best pipes in the business"…

Len Wein (1948–2017), co-creator of Wolverine and the ‘All-New’ X-Men

His vision of a diverse super-team reflected the future of comics fandom.

Geri Allen (1957–2017), jazz pianist and composer

Influential jazz pianist and composer.

David Rockefeller (1915 - 2017), Rockefeller family patriarch

David Rockefeller, the patriarch of the Rockefeller family and a former chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank, died Monday, March 20, 2017. He was 101. Rockefeller was quietly one of the leading international figures of the 20th century. Both as a member of the wealthy Rockefeller family and as the chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Bank, he wielded tremendous influence on the world stage. In the wake of World War II, he was a key player in the drive to integrate economics and politics into a single worldwide system. Writing in his autobiography, "Memoirs," he addressed his critics and explained his goals as he saw them. "Populists and isolationists ignore the tangible benefits that have resulted from our active international role during the past half-century." He continued, "There have been fundamental improvements in societies around the world, particularly in the United States, as a result of global trade, improved communications, and the heightened interaction of people from different cultures."

Chips Moman (1937–2016), record producer for Elvis Presley

Grammy winner produced hits for Elvis Presley and others.

Remembering Diem Brown

Reality TV star Diem Brown became a passionate advocate for cancer prevention and patients' rights, sharing her own struggle with the disease.

Brad Delp's Boston

If you've ever listened to classic rock radio, you've almost certainly heard Boston – a lot...