Alysha Burney (2000–2025), social media star

Alysha Burney was a star of YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, where millions of followers watched her comedy videos.

Jim Tunney (1929–2024), longtime NFL referee

Jim Tunney was a referee in the National Football League who served the sport for over three decades, working in nearly 30 post-seasons, including three Super Bowls.

Christian Oliver (1972–2024), Saved by the Bell actor 

Christian Oliver was a German actor who appeared in films such as “The Baby Sitters Club,” “Speed Racer,” and “Valkyrie,” as well as a long stint on “Saved by the Bell: The New Class,” and who, along with his daughters and their pilot, died in a plane crash in the Caribbean Sea.

Harry Whittington (1927–2023), Texas reformer shot by VP

Harry Whittington was a lawyer who made headlines in 2006 when he was accidentally shot by Vice President Dick Cheney while on a hunting trip.

Diana Kennedy (1923–2022), chef who helped popularize Mexican cuisine

Diana Kennedy was an influential chef who was known as the “Julia Child of Mexican Cuisine” for promoting and popularizing its traditional recipes.

Bruton Smith (1927–2022), NASCAR track owner and Hall of Famer

Bruton Smith was the founder and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, who owned NASCAR tracks including the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Patricia MacLachlan (1938–2022), author of “Sarah, Plain and Tall”

Patricia MacLachlan was a children’s author whose dozens of books included the award-winning “Sarah, Plain and Tall.”

Stephen Wilhite (1948–2022), creator of the GIF 

Stephen Wilhite was a computer scientist who created the GIF.   

Lee Radziwill (1933–2019), stylish sister of Jackie Kennedy

Lee Radziwill (born Caroline Lee Bouvier) was the younger sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, she was a known style icon, and at one time was a Princess. One of her three marriages was to Polish Prince Stanislaw Radziwill, They had two children, Prince Anthony and Princess Anna Christina, before divorcing in 1974. Radziwill had a passion for the arts such as painting and dance, and she was at one time an actress, starring in the TV movie version of “Laura” in 1968.

Bernice Sandler (1928–2019), “Godmother of Title IX”

Bernice Sandler (1928–2019) played an integral part in the creation of the landmark Title IX law that prohibits sex discrimination by educational institutions that receive federal funding. The federal civil rights law was passed in 1972 and assures women have equal access to financial assistance, admissions, and other benefits. The law has had a major impact on equality in sports at high schools and colleges.

Jordan McNair (1999–2018), University of Maryland offensive lineman

Jordan McNair, offensive lineman for the University of Maryland, died Wednesday, June 13, 2018, according to multiple news sources. He was 19.