Melody Beattie (1948–2025), Codependent No More author

Melody Beattie was an author best known for her self-help books, including “Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself,” which sold more than seven million copies.

Joe Bonsall (1948–2024), 50-year member of The Oak Ridge Boys

Joe Bonsall was a singer and author who spent 50 years with the country music vocal group The Oak Ridge Boys.

Peter Oosterhuis (1948–2024), PGA golfer and broadcaster 

Peter Oosterhuis was a PGA golfer who won the 1981 Canadian Open and went on to greater fame as a golf analyst for CBS Sports.

Conrad Palmisano (1948–2024), Rambo: First Blood stunt coordinator 

Conrad Palmisano was a stunt performer and coordinator on such movies as “Rambo: First Blood,” “Weekend at Bernie’s,” the sequels to “Rush Hour,” and many more.

Gloria Molina (1948–2023), trailblazing California politician

Gloria Molina was the first Latina elected to the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and the Los Angeles City Council.

Alto Reed (1948–2020), Bob Seger saxophonist

Alto Reed was the longtime saxophonist for Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

Jim Langer (1948–2019), Dolphins Hall of Fame center

Jim Langer, Hall of Fame center for the Miami Dolphins of the 1970s, died Thursday, August 29, 2019, according to multiple news sources. He was 71.

John Bonham: The Bonzo Files

The short but illustrious life and career of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham.