Scott L. Schwartz (1959–2024), Ocean’s Eleven actor and wrestler

Scott L. Schwartz was an actor and pro wrestler best known for playing Bruiser in “Ocean’s Eleven” and its two sequels.

John A. Clements (1923–2024), doctor whose research saved infants

John A. Clements was a doctor and researcher who discovered the cause of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) and helped develop life-saving treatments for it.

David Del Tredici (1937–2023), Pulitzer Prize-winning composer

David Del Tredici was a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer for the stage whose work was inspired by “Alice in Wonderland,” including his 1976 breakthrough work, “Final Alice,” which made him renowned as an “outsider” composer.

Jeffrey “JV” Vandergrift (1968–2023), longtime radio host of the Dog House

Jeffrey “JV” Vandergrift was a DJ who hosted the Dog House radio show since 1993.

Walter Cunningham (1932–2023), NASA astronaut on Apollo 7

Walter Cunningham  was a NASA astronaut who flew to space on Apollo 7.

Lil Keed (1998–2022), rapper on Young Thug’s label 

Lil Keed was an up-and-coming Atlanta rapper who was signed to Young Thug’s record label Young Stoner Life.

Jon Zazula (1952–2022), record exec who helped launch Metallica

Jon Zazula was the founder of Megaforce Records, Metallica’s first label.

Howard Schnellenberger (1934–2021), longtime college football and NFL coach

Howard Schnellenberger was a well-known football coach for teams including the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins.

Jerry Jeff Walker (1942–2020), “Mr. Bojangles” singer and songwriter

Jerry Jeff Walker was a singer and songwriter best known for his enduring composition, “Mr. Bojangles.”

Emma Amos (1937–2020), artist whose work explored racism and sexism

Emma Amos was a painter whose brightly colored works shone a light on racism and sexism in America.

Bernardo Bertolucci (1941–2018), Oscar-winning Italian director

Acclaimed films include “The Last Emperor” and “Last Tango in Paris.”

Richard Swift (1977–2018), former member of the Shins

Touring musician with the Black Keys and producer for Foxygen.

Jerry Lewis (1926 - 2017), legendary slapstick comedian

Legendary comic was known for slapstick comedy and for hosting the MDA telethon…