Olga Fikotová (1932–2024), Olympic gold medalist discus thrower

Olga Fikotová was an Olympic gold medal-winning and record-setting discus thrower whose romance with American athlete Hal Connolly made waves in her home country of Czechoslovakia.

Ann Flood (1932–2022), longtime “Edge of Night” star

Ann Flood was an actress who starred on “The Edge of Night” as Nancy Pollock Carr for 22 years.

Stonewall Jackson (1932–2021), Grand Ole Opry star

Stonewall Jackson was a country music singer who was a longtime member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Jerry Douglas (1932–2021), “The Young and the Restless” star

Jerry Douglas was an actor who starred as town patriarch John Abbott in “The Young and the Restless.”

Paul English (1932–2020), longtime drummer for Willie Nelson

Paul English  was the longtime drummer, best friend, and bodyguard for legendary country music artist Willie Nelson. English was involved in gangs and had been in trouble with the law when he met Nelson early in the singer’s career. English helped Nelson collect overdue money from club owners, eventually becoming Nelson’s regular drummer in 1966. The close bond between Nelson and English was immortalized in Nelson’s song “Me and Paul,” which told the story of their adventures together.  

Jacques Chirac (1932–2019), former president of France

Jacques Chirac was the president of France from 1995 to 2007, as well as mayor of Paris from 1977 to 1995 and prime minister of France from 1974 to 1976 and 1986 to 1988.

Ethel Ennis (1932–2019), Baltimore’s “First Lady of Jazz”

Ethel Ennis was Baltimore’s “First Lady of Jazz,” a renowned jazz singer who performed with many legends and wowed audiences at the Newport and Monterey Jazz Festivals. Ennis worked her way up through the blues clubs in Baltimore and released albums on major labels such as Capitol and RCA. She was asked to go on a national headlining tour as her fame grew but she decided to stay in Baltimore, continuing her music career out of her hometown.

Robert Vaughn (1932–2016), The Man from U.N.C.L.E. star

Actor Robert Vaughn was known for "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.," "The Magnificent Seven," and "Superman III."

Richard Mulligan, TV Great

RIchard Mulligan, who would have turned 80 today, starred in some of our very favorite TV shows...