Joe Dudley Sr. (1937–2024), Black haircare pioneer 

Joe Dudley Sr. was an entrepreneur who founded Dudley Products, Inc., a prominent Black haircare brand.

Freddie Roman (1937–2022), Borscht Belt comedy legend

Freddie Roman was a comedian known for his work in the “Borscht Belt” of Catskills Mountains resorts, and for co-creating “Catskills on Broadway.”

Mark Shields (1937–2022), “PBS NewsHour” commentator

Mark Shields was a political pundit who spent decades as a commentator on “PBS NewsHour.”

Roger Brown (1937–2021), NFL star with the Los Angeles Rams’ “Fearsome Foursome”

Roger Brown was a defensive tackle and six-time Pro Bowler with the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Rams in the 1960s.

Una Stubbs (1937–2021), "Sherlock" actor

Una Stubbs was a British actor best known for "Sherlock" and "Til Death Us Do Part."

Richard Robinson (1937–2021), CEO of children’s book publishing company Scholastic

Richard Robinson was the CEO of the children’s book publishing company Scholastic for decades, where he introduced book series including Harry Potter and the Hunger Games to the U.S.

Trini Lopez (1937–2020), “Lemon Tree” singer

Trini Lopez was a popular singer whose version of “Lemon Tree” was a hit song.

Timmy Brown (1937–2020), legendary Philadelphia Eagles running back

Timmy Brown was a star running backand kickreturnerfor the Philadelphia Eagles.He led the NFL in all-purpose yardsin 1962 and 1963.

Dick Dale (1937–2019), "King of the Surf Guitar"

His hit song "Misirlou" defined surf rock and was unforgettable in "Pulp Fiction."

Beverly Owen (1937–2019), original Marilyn in “The Munsters”

The actress left the show during the first season to get married.

Deanna Lund (1937 – 2018), “Land of the Giants” star

Played Valerie Scott on the Irwin Allen science-fiction series…

Trevor Baylis (1937 - 2018), inventor of the wind-up radio

Trevor Baylis, the British inventor of the wind-up radio who helped foster the spread of information throughout poor and remote communities, died Monday, March 5, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 80.

Fran Jeffries (1937 - 2016), dancer in The Pink Panther

Fran Jeffries, a nightclub singer with a silky voice and an actress who performed a provocative samba dance in 1963's "The Pink Panther," died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, in Los Angeles, California, of multiple myeloma. She was 79.

Jim Hickman (1937 - 2016), MLB outfielder

Jim Hickman, a professional baseball outfielder who played for four teams during the 1960s and ‘70s, died June 25, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 79.

George Carlin: Good, Clean Fun

Profanity made George Carlin famous, but as his earliest fans grew up and got serious, he used a new tactic to attract younger generations.