Kris Kristofferson (1936–2024), singer, songwriter and actor

Kris Kristofferson was a singer, songwriter, and actor whose writing helped reshape country music and whose successful jump into acting made him one of the 1970s’ biggest stars.

Michael Lerner (1941–2023), actor in Elf, Barton Fink

Michael Lerner was an actor who was nominated for an Academy Award for his supporting role in the 1991 Coen brothers' film “Barton Fink.” 

David Lander (1947–2020), Squiggy on 'Laverne & Shirley'

David Lander was an actor and comedian best known for his costarring role as Squiggy on the hit 1970s sitcom "Laverne & Shirley."

Larry Junstrom (1949–2019), bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special

Larry Junstrom was a bassist who was a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd and went on to join .38 Special. Junstrom played with Lynyrd Skynyrd from their formation in 1964 until 1971, leaving before the band released their debut album and gained nationwide fame. He went on to join .38 Special in 1977 alongside Donnie Van Zant, brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd founder Ronnie Van Zant. The band had just released their debut album when Junstrom joined, and he played bass on a single track of the album. Their greatest fame was yet to come with early 1980s hits including “Hold on Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.” Junstrom went on to play bass on all of .38 Special’s albums and remained with the band until 2014, when a hand injury forced him to retire.

Barbara Perry (1921–2019), “The Dick Van Dyke Show” actress

Played Morey Amsterdam’s character’s wife1cPickles1d on two episodes of the classic sitcom.

Rafael 'Felo' Ramirez (1923 - 2017), Miami Marlins broadcaster

Rafael “Felo” Ramirez, Hall of Fame Spanish-language radio voice of the Miami Marlins, has died at the age of 94, according to multiple news sources.

Kevin Garcia (1975–2017), Grandaddy bassist

Bassist co-founded the indie rock band Grandaddy.

Arthur Rosenfeld (1926 - 2017), the Godfather of Energy Efficiency

Art Rosenfeld, a California physicist whose extraordinary contributions to sustainable development led him to be known as the Godfather of Energy Efficiency, died Jan. 27, 2017, in Berkeley, California, according to multiple news sources. He was 90. Rosenfeld's death wasn't publicized until this week, however. Rosenfeld created new standards for energy efficiency in California that later became internationally known. His work contributed to the development of compact fluorescent lamps and other low-energy electric lights, energy efficient refrigerators, and windows injected with argon gas to prevent heat from escaping one's house.

Joel Cornette (1981 - 2016), Butler University basketball standout

Joel Cornette, a former standout basketball player for Butler University, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, in a Chicago apartment, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. He was 35.

Jo Cox (1974 - 2016), British Member of Parliament

Jo Cox, a Labour Party member of the British Parliament, died Thursday of injuries sustained after she was shot and stabbed on a street in a village in northern England, police said.

Remo Belli (1927 - 2016), founder of the legendary drum manufacturer Remo Inc.

Remo Belli, the founder of the legendary drum manufacturer Remo Inc., died April 25 of complications of pneumonia, according to a statement on the company’s website. He was 89.

Anne Morrow Lindbergh’s Gift

As if being a role model to generations of female pilots wasn’t enough, Anne Morrow Lindbergh was also an award-winning author and prolific writer of poetry and non-fiction.

Ed Bradley's Incisive Interviews

During his illustrious career, television journalist took home 19 Emmys and won numerous other awards such as the Peabody and the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award—and for good reason.

Billy Wilder's Hall of Mirrors

Legendary filmmaker Billy Wilder was born June 22, 1906. In honor of his birthday, we take a look at the many real-life inspirations behind his greatest film, 1950's "Sunset Boulevard."