Steve McQueen Lives On

While Steve McQueen lived, he was one of America's favorite anti-heroes. The actor and daredevil brought us some of our favorite on-screen car chases, performing his own stunts whenever possible. And his devil-may-care personality – which led him to quit acting at the height of his popularity in favor of racing motorcycles – sealed the deal. He was one of the coolest guys around.

Joe Fortunato (1930 – 2017), Chicago Bears linebacker known for speed

Joe Fortunato, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears, who helped team win 1963 NFL title, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Mississippi, according to The Associated Press. He was 87.

Doug Harvey (1930 – 2018), Hall of Fame Umpire

Fans gave him standing ovations during his last season as an umpire…

Tom Wolfe (1930–2018), “Bonfire of the Vanities" author

Pioneered the New Journalism genre with "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test."

Wayne Fitzgerald (1930–2019), designed title sequences for “The Graduate” and “The Godfather”

Wayne Fitzgerald was a film title designer who created memorable title sequences for hundreds of movies and television shows. Among his most notable projects were the titles for “The Graduate,” the “Godfather” series, “Chinatown,” and “Footloose.” On television, his credits included “Dallas,” “Matlock,” and “The Dick Van Dyke Show.” Working first for Pacific Title and then striking out on his own to form Wayne Fitzgerald FilmDesign, Fitzgerald was at the forefront of a midcentury shift in style for title sequences. In early Hollywood, the title was simple, a single shot with the movie’s name and a few key personnel credited. As movies became more complicated and more and more names began to be credited in the titles, the sequences got boring – until designers like Fitzgerald got creative. He worked to create a sequence that would set the stage for the movie that followed, as when he introduced “9 to 5” with a hectic montage of people busily starting their workdays. Fitzgerald won three Emmy Awards for his work.

Martha Lou Gadsden (1930–2021), Lowcountry soul food icon

Martha Lou Gadsden was the owner of the iconic Charleston, South Carolina soul food restaurant Martha Lou’s Kitchen.

Arlene Pieper Stine (1930–2021), first woman to finish a marathon

Arlene Pieper Stine became the first woman to officially finish a sanctioned marathon in 1959, when she ran the Pikes Peak Marathon.

Del Crandall (1930–2021), All-Star with the Boston/Milwaukee Braves

Del Crandall was al All-Star catcher for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves, and the last living player from the Boston Braves.

Stephen Sondheim (1930–2021), renowned Broadway lyricist and composer

Stephen Sondheim was one of the most renowned lyricists and composers of the Broadway stage.

Scoey Mitchell (1930–2022), “Barefoot in the Park” star  

Scoey Mitchell was an actor who starred on the TV sitcom version of Neil Simon’s “Barefoot in the Park.”

Pat Robertson (1930–2023), televangelist who hosted The 700 Club

Pat Robertson was a former Southern Baptist minister and political commentator who founded the Christian Broadcasting Network and hosted its flagship show, “The 700 Club,” since 1966.

Sue Johanson (1930–2023), TV host and sex educator 

Sue Johanson was a Canadian sex educator known for her popular TV show, “Sunday Night Sex Show.”

Richard O. Simpson (1930–2023), U.S.'s first consumer safety chief

Richard O. Simpson was an American businessman and entrepreneur who became the first chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Sandra Day O’Connor (1930–2023), first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court

Sandra Day O’Connor was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Al Ruddy (1930–2024), Oscar-winning Godfather producer

Al Ruddy was an Oscar-winning producer who won acclaim for “The Godfather” and “Million Dollar Baby.” He also co-created the TV shows “Hogan’s Heroes” and “Walker, Texas Ranger.”