Harry Roland (1954–2024), “The World Trade Center Man”

Harry Roland was a street orator whose rhyming reminders and remembrances of the attacks on 9/11 kept memories alive long after they occurred.

Mike Halac (1968–2023), pro wrestler known as Mantaur 

Mike Halac was a professional wrestler better known as Mantaur when he wrestled with WWE in the 1990s.

Charlie Gracie (1936–2022), early rock and roll star 

Charlie Gracie was a star in the early days of rock and roll known for the song “Butterfly.”

Tony Siragusa (1967–2022), legendary former NFL defensive tackle 

Tony Siragusa was a popular NFL defensive tackle nicknamed “The Goose” who played with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens.

Mat George (1995–2021), “She Rates Dogs” podcast co-host and Twitter star

Mat George was the co-host of the podcast “She Rates Dogs” and a popular Twitter personality.

Sabine Schmitz (1969–2021), racing driver and “Top Gear” star

Sabine Schmitz was a racing driver who was the first and, to date, only woman to win the famed 24 Hours Nürburgring race. She was also a star of TV’s “Top Gear.”

Grady Gaines (1934–2021), Little Richard’s saxophone player

Grady Gaines was a blues saxophone player best known for playing in band.

Mark Blum (1950–2020), “Desperately Seeking Susan” star

Mark Blum wasa longtime actor who starred in the movie Desperately Seeking Susan.

Big Van Vader (1955 – 2018), wrestling legend

Popular wrestler in the WWE and WCW…

Coco Schumann (1924–2018), holocaust survivor and renowned jazz guitarist

Forced to perform at concentration camps in the “Ghetto Swingers” band.

Roy Halladay (1977–2017), former pitcher was a two-time Cy Young Award winner

Pitched a perfect game for the Phillies in 2010.

Patrice Munsel (1925 - 2016), opera star

Opera star Patrice Munsel died Aug. 4, according to her family. She was 91.

Jan Crouch (1938 - 2016), TBN co-founder

Jan Crouch, the religious broadcaster and co-founder of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, died May 31 following a massive stroke. She was 78. The Crouch family released a statement on the network’s website. “Laurie and I have just watched the transition of our precious Mother from this world to the next; watched her step into the presence of Jesus and into her heavenly reward. Jan Crouch, known around the world as Momma Jan, has gone home,” the statement said. “Those who battled for the Kingdom of God knew her as a fighter – someone who didn’t give up, someone who fought relentlessly” to spread the Gospel message worldwide,” the statement continued.

Remembering Rock Legend Jack Bruce

Legendary bassist and vocalist Jack Bruce was a member of the classic power trio Cream.

Bobby Darin Makes a Splash

Singer Bobby Darin first hit it big thanks to a goofy wager.