Quincy Jones (1933–2024), legendary music producer

Quincy Jones was a noted jazz musician, film composer, and one of the greatest music producers of the 20th century, working with Frank Sinatra (1915–1998), Dinah Washington (1924–1963), Michael Jackson (1958–2009), and other top musicians.

Wolfgang Petersen (1941–2022), director of “Das Boot,” “The NeverEnding Story”

Wolfgang Petersen was the Oscar-nominated director of movies including “Das Boot,” “Air Force One,” and “The NeverEnding Story.”

Bob Goalby (1929–2022), won Masters on a scorecard error

Bob Goalby was a PGA golfer who won the 1968 Masters after an infamous scorecard error involving Argentinian golfer Roberto De Vicenzo.

Carol Speed (1945–2022), star of blaxploitation classics “The Mack” and “Abby”

Carol Speed was an actress known for roles in films of the blaxploitation era, including “Abby” and “The Mack.”

Wes Unseld (1946–2020), legendary Washington Bullets center

Wes Unseld was a legendary Hall of Fame center for the Washington Bullets who was one of only two players in NBA history to win rookie of the year and MVP in the same season.

Tom Coburn (1948–2020), Oklahoma congressman known as “Dr. No”

Tom Coburn  was a Republican congressman from Oklahoma who served in the House of Representatives from 1995 to 2001 and in the Senate from 2005 until his retirement in 2015. He was given the nickname “Dr. No” for his tendency to block bills.

Phil Phillips (1926–2020), “Sea of Love” singer

Phil Phillips was a singer and songwriter best known for his 1959 hit “Sea of Love.” The song was a million-seller that was later covered by other artists, including popular versions by Del Shannon in 1981 and the Honeydrippers in 1984.

Jimmy Cavallo (1927–2019), rock and roll pioneer

His band is believed to be the first white group to play the Apollo Theater.

Werner Doehner (1929–2019), last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster

He was 8 years old when the Hindenburg crashed in 1937.

Straight Truth & Real Talk: Albert Einstein (video)

Albert Einstein’s genius extended beyond physics to everyday life. A man who could grasp the complexities of space and time, he was often pressed by interviewers for his thoughts on all aspects of the human condition. He displayed a wit and wisdom that were surprisingly down-to-earth for someone who spent so much time thinking about the stars.

Sheila Abdus-Salaam (1952–2017)

Sheila Abdus-Salaam, the country’s first female Muslim judge, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, according to multiple sources. She was 65.

Eugene "Gene" Cernan (1934 - 2017), astronaut who walked on the Moon

Eugene "Gene" Cernan, the former NASA astronaut who remains the last human being to date to set foot on the surface of the moon, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.

Josh Samman (1988 - 2016), The Ultimate Fighter star

Josh Samman, a mixed martial arts star on the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s reality TV series “The Ultimate Fighter,” died Oct. 5, 2016, in Hollywood, Florida, after being hospitalized late last week, according to multiple news sources. He was 28.