Jeri Taylor (1938–2024), Star Trek writer and producer

Jeri Taylor was a television writer and producer best known for her work with “Star Trek,” including writing for “Star Trek: The Next Generation” and co-creating “Star Trek: Voyager.” 

Paul Berg (1926–2023), Nobel-winning genetics scientist

Paul Berg was an American biochemist whose work in gene splicing helped lay the foundations for the biotech industry. 

Shirley Fry Irvin (1927–2021), Tennis Hall of Famer

Shirley Fry Irvin was a tennis player who was ranked No. 1 in 1956 and won a career Grand Slam.

Tony Fernandez (1962–2020), former Toronto Blue Jays star

Editor's note: Tony Fernandez's date of death was later clarified to have been February 16, 2020.

David Horowitz (1937–2019), consumer reporter hosted "Fight Back!"

Informed consumers of product defects and rip-offs.

Tommy Keene (1958 – 2017), singer-songwriter was a favorite among power pop rock fans

Critically acclaimed musician released 12 solo albums…

Abby Nicole (1992–2017), up-and-coming country singer

Up-and-coming country music singer just recorded her first single…

Angela Raiola (1960 - 2016), Mob Wives star

Angela Raiola, the colorful bar owner and star of the reality TV show Mob Wives and its sequels, died early Thursday of throat cancer that had spread to other organs. She was 55.

Wilma Rudolph, La Gazzella

She was La Gazzella Negra , the "Black Gazelle," the fastest woman on Earth...

Florence Ballard, Unsung Supreme

As a founding member of The Supremes, Florence Ballard should have had it all. On the day Ballard would have turned 70, we look back on a life and career tragically cut short.