Nikki Giovanni (1943–2024), celebrated poet and activist

Nikki Giovanni was an iconic poet of the 1960s and ‘70s Black Arts Movement who authored more than 30 books.

Jenny Appleford (1987–2023), YouTuber known as Jenny Apple

Jenny Appleford was a popular YouTube mommy blogger and influencer known as Jenny Apple who shared her journey with non-smoking lung cancer.

Gary Kent (1933–2023), stuntman inspired Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Gary Kent, the inspiration for Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” was an actor and stuntman in grindhouse and independent films.

“Superstar” Billy Graham (1943–2023), WWE Hall of Famer 

“Superstar” Billy Graham was a wrestler and bodybuilder whose over-the-top style was influential on the development of professional wrestling. 

Lance Reddick (1962–2023), star of The Wire, John Wick

Lance Reddick was an actor known for prominent roles in many TV shows and movies including “The Wire,” “Fringe,” and the “John Wick” series.

Sara Lee (1992–2022), former “WWE Tough Enough” winner  

Sara Lee was a professional wrestler who won season six of the reality wrestling competition “WWE Tough Enough.”

John “Ecstasy” Fletcher (1964–2020), rapper with influential group Whodini

John Fletcher was a rapper with the influential early rap group Whodini, who went by the name Ecstasy.

Ken Osmond (1943–2020), Eddie Haskell on “Leave It to Beaver”

Ken Osmond played smart aleck Eddie Haskell, best friend of Wally Cleaver, on the classic sitcom “Leave It to Beaver.”

Howard Finkel (1950–2020), legendary WWE ring announcer

Howard Finkel wasthe legendary WWE ring announcer known as The Fink.

Johnny Clegg (1953–2019), South African music legend

His multi-racial bands performed in defiance of apartheid segregation.

Everybody Loves Dean Martin

We're celebrating versatile entertainer Dean Martin and all the things he did so well.

Prince (1958–2016), legendary musician

Prince Rogers Nelson, the musical superstar known better simply as Prince, died April 21. He was 57.

5 Times When We Fell in Love with Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson, the musical superstar known better simply as Prince, . Though he'd been ill for weeks prior, the 57-year-old's death came as a shock to fans worldwide. Below, we revisit five times when The Purple One won our hearts.

Jessica Tandy, Late Bloomer

Jessica Tandy's career was a slow starter, but eventually she became the oldest actress to win an Oscar...

Gwendolyn Brooks Made Poetry That Mattered

The life and career of the first African American poet to win a Pulitzer Prize.