Born November 1940

Younger audiences know him for his recurring guest spots on “King of the Hill.”

Mothershed Wair faced violent threats and protests just to attend high school.

The three-time All Star also excelled with the Cleveland Indians.

He also wrote the Elvis hits “Suspicious Minds” and “Always on My Mind.

Animal prints and sexy silhouettes defined his aesthetic.

He founded Achilles International to advocate for athletes with disabilities.

He was part of the Chiefs team that played in the first ever Super Bowl.

He spent three seasons with Purdue, averaging 28 points per game.

He documented the decline of the orca population in the Pacific Northwest.

He played Colonel Zolo in “Romancing the Stone.”