Zakir Hussain (1951–2024), renowned Indian tabla player

Zakir Hussain was an icon of Indian classical music and world fusion, widely considered one of the world’s greatest tabla players.

Taraja Ramsess (1982–2023), stuntman in Black Panther 

Taraja Ramsess was a stunt performer known for his work in such movies as “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Endgame.” 

James Buckley (1923–2023), oldest former U.S. senator 

James Buckley was a U.S. senator from New York who served in the 1970s and later became a federal judge.

Evelyn M. Witkin (1921–2023), discovered how DNA repairs itself 

Evelyn M. Witkin was an award-winning geneticist whose discoveries about how DNA repairs itself opened the door to advances in cancer treatment.

Herb Douglas (1922–2023), oldest living U.S. Olympic medalist

Herb Douglas was a track and field star who won a bronze medal in long jump at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

Eugene Lee (1939–2023), designed SNL, Wicked, Sweeney Todd stages

Eugene Lee was a set designer who worked with “Saturday Night Live” for almost 50 years and won Tony Awards for sets including “Wicked.”

Polo Polo (1944–2023), Mexican comedian

Polo Polo was one of Mexico’s most popular comedians, with an international following.

Mike Leach (1961–2022), Mississippi State head football coach 

Mike Leach was a longtime college football coach who was the current head coach of the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

Charles Siebert (1938–2022), “Trapper John, M.D.” star

Charles Siebert was an actor and director who starred as Dr. Stanley Riverside II on “Trapper John, M.D.”

Robert Vlasic (1926–2022), instrumental in the success of Vlasic Pickles  

Robert Vlasic helped grow his family’s Vlasic Pickles business into one of the most popular brands in the United States.  

Mickey Gilley (1936–2022), country music legend 

Mickey Gilley was a legendary country music star whose Texas bar Gilley's Club was the inspiration for the 1980 film “Urban Cowboy.”

Lloyd Price (1933–2021), R&B pioneer known for “Personality,” “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”

Lloyd Price was one of the great R&B stars of the 1950s and ‘60s, known for hits including “Personality” and “Lawdy Miss Clawdy.”

Walter Mercado (1932–2019), popular Puerto Rican astrologer

Walter Mercado was a Puerto Rican astrologer who was widely known and beloved for his TV shows.

Keely Smith (1928 – 2017), singer known for her music and comedy act with Louis Prima

The duo won a Grammy for the song "That Old Black Magic"…

Alison Robins (1920 – 2017), secret WWII code listener

She was part of the UK’s wartime intelligence network.

Roscoe C. Brown Jr. (1922–2016), Tuskegee Airman

Roscoe Brown, a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, died July 2, 2016, in Riverdale, New York, according to multiple news sources. He was 94.

Andre Courreges (1923 - 2016), miniskirt inventor

Andre Courreges, a French fashion designer who claimed to have invented the miniskirt during the 1960s, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 92.

Marty Ingels (1936–2015), I'm Dickens, He's Fenster star

Marty Ingels, a raspy-voiced comedian, actor and talent agent who was married to singer and actress Shirley Jones for nearly 40 years, died Wednesday in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. He was 79.

Remembering Raul Julia

Raul Julia's celebrated acting career made him one of Puerto Rico's most famous native sons. Born March 9, 1940, Julia was a success on stage with multiple Tony Award nominations to his credit, as well as on TV and movie screens, making his mark with well-loved and award-winning roles. We're celebrating his life today with a look at some of the highlights of his career.

Bobby Fischer: 43 Facts

Chess master Bobby Fischer was born today in 1943. Here are 43 facts you might not know about him and the “Match of the Century” that made him famous.