Lillian Ross (1918 - 2017), The New Yorker's bold narrative journalist

The pioneering reporter was friends with Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger.

Bruce McCandless (1937–2017), first astronaut to fly untethered in space

Bruce McCandless wasthe first astronaut to fly untethered in space.

Barbara Bush (1925–2018), former first lady of the United States

Barbara Bush, the former first lady of the United States, died April 17, 2018, at the age of 92.

Rachel Held Evans (1981–2019), best-selling progressive Christian author

Rachel Held Evans was a best-selling progressive Christian author who inspired many with her writings on the church and faith in our modern world.

John F. Murray (1927–2020), top lung disease doctor

John F. Murray  was a doctor who spent his career studying and treating lung disease whose work will be instrumental in fighting COVID-19.  

Jerry Stiller (1927–2020), comedian who played Frank Costanza on “Seinfeld”

Jerry Stiller was a comedian and actor best known for playing Frank Costanza on “Seinfeld.”

Herb Adderley (1939–2020), Green Bay Packers star of the 1960s

Herb Adderley was a Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback who was a star of Vince Lombardi’s Green Bay Packers in the 1960s and later played for the Dallas Cowboys.

Edward J. Perkins (1928–2020), first Black U.S. ambassador to South Africa

Edward J. Perkins was a diplomat who became the first Black U.S. ambassador to South Africa.

LaDonna Brave Bull Allard (1956–2021), DAPL protest leader

LaDonna Brave Bull Allard was the founder of the first camp for the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).

Black Rob (1969–2021), rapper known for “Whoa”

Black Rob was a rapper best known for his 2000 hit single, “Whoa.”

Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins (1941–2023), Parliament-Funkadelic cofounder

Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins was a singer who cofounded the legendary funk collective Parliament-Funkadelic.

Alan Scarfe (1946–2024), actor known for villainous roles

Alan Scarfe was a British Canadian actor known for his villainous roles in movies like “Lethal Weapon III” and “Double Impact,” as well as for his long run on the TV show, “Seven Days.” 

James Darren (1936–2024), actor in Gidget, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

James Darren was a singer and actor best known for his work in the “Gidget” movies, as well as his recurring roles in shows like “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Hooker.”