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Mar 20, 2025
Eddie Jordan (1948–2025), Formula One team owner
Eddie Jordan was a businessman who founded Jordan Grand Prix, which helped launch seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher’s career, and a television commentator for the BBC.
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Feb 20, 2025
Mike Lange (1948–2025), longtime Pittsburgh Penguins broadcaster
Mike Lange was a sports broadcaster best known for his 46-year career with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.
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Jun 18, 2024
Bruce Bastian (1948–2024), cofounder of WordPerfect
Bruce Bastian was a tech entrepreneur who co-founded the WordPerfect software company in the early days of home computing. He went on to become a prominent Utah philanthropist and a supporter of the LGBT community.
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May 2, 2024
Richard Tandy (1948–2024), longtime ELO keyboardist
Richard Tandy was the longtime Electric Light Orchestra keyboardist who voiced “Mr. Blue Sky” in their song of the same name.
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Mar 19, 2024
Cass Warner (1948–2024), granddaughter of Warner Bros. co-founder
Cass Warner was a filmmaker, author, the granddaughter of Warner Bros. co-founder Harry Warner, and mother of actor Cole Hauser.
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Mar 24, 2022
Stephen Wilhite (1948–2022), creator of the GIF
Stephen Wilhite was a computer scientist who created the GIF.
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Mar 30, 2020
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.
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Jan 20, 2020
David Olney (1948–2020), acclaimed singer-songwriter
Acclaimed Americana singer-songwriter David Olney died while performing on stage at the 30A Folk Fest in Florida. According to fellow musicians, Olney was in the middle of a song when he said, I9m sorry, and put his chin to his chest. Musician Scott Miller said on Facebook,"He never dropped his guitar or fell (off) his stool, it was as easy and gentle as he was. Olney had a loyal following and had recorded over 20 albums. His songs were covered by Emmy Lou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and Steve Earle.
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May 17, 2016
Jim McMillian (1948 - 2016), NBA champ with the Lakers
Jim McMillian, an NBA forward who helped lead the Lakers to the 1972 NBA championship, died May 16, according to The Associated Press. He was 68.
