Roberto Cavalli (1940–2024), maximalist fashion designer

Roberto Cavalli was an Italian fashion designer known for his bold prints and inventive styles.

Bill Richardson (1947–2023), former governor of New Mexico 

Bill Richardson was a two-term governor of New Mexico who later became a private diplomat advocating for Americans unjustly imprisoned while abroad. 

Barbara Bosson (1939–2023), Hill Street Blues costar

Barbara Bosson Bochco was an American actress who starred as Fay Furillo on “Hill Street Blues.” 

Alexander Jefferson (1921–2022), Tuskegee Airman

Alexander Jefferson was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a Tuskegee Airman in World War II.

C.W. McCall (1928–2022), country singer known for “Convoy”

C.W. McCall was an outlaw country singer known for his 1976 hit song “Convoy.” 

Bob Beckel (1948–2022), former Fox News host

Bob Beckel was a TV news pundit best known as the former co-host and liberal voice of the Fox News panel talk show “The Five.”

Ed Asner (1929–2021), actor known for “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “Up”

Ed Asner was an actor who rose to fame playing cranky newsman Lou Grant on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” from 1970 to 1977 and had later voice acting fame in 2009’s “Up.”

Henry Parham (1921–2021), soldier with only all-Black unit on D-Day

Henry Parham was at U.S. Army veteran of World War II who was the last known living member of the only all-Black unit to land on the beach at Normandy on D-Day.

Yaphet Kotto (1939–2021), star of “Alien,” “Homicide: Life on the Street”

Yaphet Kotto was an actor whose notable roles include engineer Parker in the sci-fi classic “Alien” and Lieutenant Al Giardello in TV’s “Homicide: Life on the Street.”

Jack Burns (1933–2020), comedy partner of George Carlin and Avery Schreiber

Jack Burns was a comedian and actor who was in popular comic duos with George Carlin and Avery Schreiber in the 1960s. Burns and Carlin had a popular album titled “Burns and Carlin: At the Playboy Club Tonight.” Burns and Schreiber were popular guests on TV variety shows. When Don Knotts left “The Andy Griffith Show” after season 5, Burns joined the cast as the inept deputy sheriff Warren. Barney Fife was a tough act to follow, and Burns's character was not popular with fans. He was fired midway through season 6. Later Burns was a head writer for “The Muppet Show” and co-wrote “The Muppet Movie.” He also appeared on the comedy sketch show “Fridays” and was a voice actor for many animation series.

Ellen Tauscher (1951–2019), former Congresswoman of California

One of the first woman with a seat on the New York Stock Exchange.

Tony Mendez (1940–2019), Ex-CIA spy inspired the movie “Argo”

Tony Mendez (1940–2019) was the ex-CIA agent who led the daring rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Iran in 1980. His story was immortalized in the 2012 movie “Argo,” in which he was portrayed by Ben Affleck. Iran took over the U.S. embassy after their revolution in 1979. Mendez masterminded the escape of the U.S. citizens from the homes of two Canadian diplomats by passing them off as members of a film crew.

Joseph Wapner (1919–2017), The People's Court judge

"The People's Court" judge launched the courtroom-reality TV genre.

Randy Savage: Showman and Macho Man

"Oooh yeah!" We're remembering Macho Man Randy Savage's seven world championships, his showmanship, and his fantastically flashy costumes.