Andrew Schally (1926–2024), Nobel Prize winner

Andrew Schally was an endocrinologist whose work studying links between hormones and the brain stem resulted in him sharing a Nobel Prize with neuroscientist Roger Guillemin and physicist Rosalyn Yalow.

James McCaffrey (1958–2023), Rescue Me, Max Payne actor 

James McCaffrey was an actor who was a regular on the firefighter dramedy “Rescue Me” and the voice of Max in the popular “Max Payne” video game series.

Keith Giffen (1952–2023), co-creator of Rocket Raccoon, Lobo 

Keith Giffen was a comic book artist and writer who co-created the superhero Rocket Raccoon of the Guardians of the Galaxy and the anti-hero Lobo, in addition to popular runs on comics like “Legion of Super-Heroes" and “Justice League International.” 

J.J. Barnes (1943–2022), "Baby Please Come Back Home” singer 

J.J. Barnes was a soul singer best known for his 1967 hit song “Baby Please Come Back Home.”  

Kevin Conroy (1955–2022), voice of animated Batman

Kevin Conroy was an actor who provided the voice of Batman in many TV series and movies including “Batman: The Animated Series.”

George Ward (1993–2022), “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.” star  

George Ward , also known as Cherry Valentine, was a star on the TV show “RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K.”

Sam Gilliam (1933–2022), pioneering abstract artist

Sam Gilliam was an artist known for his groundbreaking work in abstract paintings on draped canvas.

Joe B. Hall (1928–2022), former Kentucky Hall of Fame basketball coach

Joe B. Hall was a legendary basketball head coach at Kentucky, leading the team to a national championship victory in 1978.

G. Gordon Liddy (1930–2021), former FBI agent who orchestrated Watergate break-in

G. Gordon Liddy was a former FBI agent best known for his pivotal role in the Watergate scandal that led to the end of Richard Nixon’s presidency.

Paul Westphal (1950–2021), Basketball Hall of Famer

Paul Westphal was a five-time NBA All-Star who later became a head coach.

William Gates Sr. (1925–2020), philanthropist and father of Bill Gates

William Gates Sr. was a lawyer and philanthropist who was the father of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates.

Mary Pratt (1918–2020), last surviving member of 1943 Rockford Peaches baseball team

Mary Pratt was a pitcher with the Rockford Peaches in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, which was featured in the hit 1992 movie “A League of Their Own.”

Jack Sheldon (1931–2019), “Merv Griffin Show” trumpeter and “Schoolhouse Rock” singer

Jack Sheldon was a jazz trumpeter and singer who was known for his work on “The Merv Griffin Show” and “Schoolhouse Rock.” A member of Mort Lindsey’s Orchestra on “The Merv Griffin Show” for 18 years, Sheldon often stepped out from the band, becoming Griffin’s sidekick. His trumpet solos were frequently heard on the show, including his famous solo in “The Shadow of Your Smile,” the 1965 Song of the Year at the Grammy Awards and Best Song at the Oscars. Sheldon also sang on several installments of the popular “Schoolhouse Rock” educational short films — he was the voice of the Conjunction Conductor in “Conjunction Junction,” and he sang “I’m Just a Bill.” He starred in the TV shows “Run, Buddy, Run” and “The Cara Williams Show.”

Billy Drago (1945–2019), character actor known for “The Untouchables”

The recognizable character actor usually played a villain on screen. includingone of Al Caponefs henchman in the 1987 gangster movie, The Untouchables.

DuShon Monique Brown (1968–2018), “Chicago Fire” actress

CHICAGO (AP) — Actress DuShon Monique Brown, who played a secretary in the NBC show "Chicago Fire," has died at age 49.

Robert Guillaume (1927–2017), star of TV's "Soap" and "Benson"

Robert Guillaume, the actor known best for his starring roles on TV's "Soap," and "Benson," has died at the age of 89, according to multiple news reports.

Liz MacKean (1964 - 2017), BBC journalist

Ex-BBC journalist was known for her hard-hitting exposés…

Tod Sloan (1927 - 2017), Stanley Cup champ with Maple Leafs

Former NHL forward helped Maple Leafs win the 1951 Stanley Cup...

Nelsan Ellis (1977 - 2017), True Blood's Lafayette

Actor starred on “True Blood”…

Joe Rogers Sr. (1919 - 2017), Waffle House cofounder

Joe Rogers Sr., the Georgia businessman who co-founded the venerable Waffle House franchise restaurant chain, died Friday, March 3, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 97.

Margaret Whitton (1950 - 2016), Major League star

Margaret Whitton, an actress who starred in the movie “Major League,” has died at the age of 67, according to multiple news sources.

Dick Clark: Forever Young

No matter how old or young you are, your pop culture has probably included Dick Clark in a prominent role.

Jump for June Pointer

June Pointer (1953–2006) was the youngest of the Pointer Sisters—and she was the first of the famous singing sisters to pass away.