Lore Segal (1928–2024), Pulitzer Prize-finalist author

Lore Segal was an author and Holocaust survivor whose 2007 novel, “Shakespeare's Kitchen,” was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in fiction.

Randy Meisner (1946–2023), founding member of The Eagles

Randy Meisner was a founding member of the Eagles, who played bass and sang lead vocals on such songs as “Take It to the Limit.”

“Sweet” Charles Sherrell (1943–2023), bassist for James Brown 

“Sweet” Charles Sherrell was a bassist in band in the late 1960s and early 1970s, playing on hits including “Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud.” 

Lynn Seymour (1939–2023), renowned ballerina

Lynn Seymour was an acclaimed ballerina with London’s Royal Ballet, hailed as one of the greatest of her time.

Ursula Hayden (1966–2022), “Babe the Farmer’s Daughter” in GLOW wrestling

Ursula Hayden was a professional wrestler who starred on “Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling,” also known as "GLOW," as Babe the Farmer’s Daughter.

Gerald Potterton (1931–2022), “Heavy Metal” director 

Gerald Potterton was a director and animator best known for directing the 1981 animated cult classic film “Heavy Metal.”

Johnny Ventura (1940–2021), legendary merengue singer

Johnny Ventura was a superstar of merengue music who later became the mayor of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.

Patsy Bruce (1940–2021), country music songwriter

Patsy Bruce was a country music songwriter who co-wrote “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” with her then-husband, .

Frank Shankwitz (1943–2021), Make-A-Wish Foundation cofounder

Frank Shankwitz was a former Arizona Highway Patrol officer who co-founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Dick Allen (1942–2020), Phillies, White Sox legend

Dick Allen was a legendary slugger for the Philies and White Sox who was a seven-time All-Star.

Jim Bouton (1939–2019), former Yankee pitcher wrote best-selling tell-all book “Ball Four”

Jim Bouton was the former Yankee pitcher who wrote the first insiders look at life in Major League baseball. “Ball Four,” published in 1970, is considered one of the most important sports books of all time. Bouton gave readers the first inside look at the game and the players, exposing the seedier side of the sport. Before his book, baseball players had an image of wholesome milk drinking All-American guys but Bouton wrote about cheating on wives, drinking, and swearing. He was ostracized by many players and was said to be blacklisted by the league. He was a hard throwing fastball pitcher with the Yankees who won 40 games in 1962 and 1963 until an arm injury turned him into a knuckleball throwing journeyman player. After he retired, he became an actor, starring in Robert Altman’s “The Long Goodbye,” and in a sitcom version of “Ball Four” that was canceled after 5 episodes.

Earle Bruce (1931 – 2018), former Ohio State football coach

Earle Bruce, former Ohio State football coach, died Friday, April 20, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio, according to the Associated Press. He was 87.

A Look at Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave was a beloved member of one of our favorite acting families.