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Pamela Bach (1963–2025), Baywatch actress

Pamela Bach was an actress best known for her recurring roles on “Baywatch” and “Sirens” in the 1990s, and as the ex-wife of “Baywatch” co-star David Hasselhoff.

Dick Jauron (1950–2025), former NFL player and coach 

Dick Jauron was a longtime veteran of the NFL, first playing for the Detroit Lions and Cincinnati Bengals, then coaching the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills.

Joan Plowright (1929–2025), Enchanted April actress

Dame Joan Plowright was an English actress who was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 1992’s “Enchanted April.”

Arthur Blessitt (1940–2025), pastor who traveled with a cross 

Arthur Blessitt was a Christian preacher who went on a record-breaking pilgrimage that saw him carrying a large cross through nearly every nation on Earth.

Gus Williams (1953–2025), Seattle SuperSonics All-Star 

Gus Williams was a 12-year NBA veteran and two-time All-Star with the Seattle SuperSonics who helped lead the team to victory in the 1979 NBA Finals.

Sam Moore (1935–2025), Soul Man singer with Sam & Dave

Sam Moore was the surviving half of the Grammy-winning, Hall of Fame-honored soul and R&B duo Sam & Dave, best known for their enduring hit, “Soul Man.”

Warren Upton (1919–2024), oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor

Warren Upton was a U.S. Navy veteran and the last remaining survivor of the bombing of the USS Utah at Pearl Harbor. 

Bob Veale (1935–2025), Pittsburgh Pirates ace and World Series winner

Bob Veale was a Major League Baseball pitcher in the 1960s and ‘70s, best known as a World Series-winning ace and strikeout king for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Charles Shyer (1941–2024), Father of the Bride writer-director

Charles Shyer was a filmmaker known for such movies as “Private Benjamin,” which he co-wrote and co-produced, and “Father of the Bride,” which he co-wrote and directed.

Angus MacInnes (1947–2024), Star Wars’ Gold Leader

Angus MacInnes was a Canadian actor best known for playing Jon "Dutch" Vander, the Y-wing pilot Gold Leader in the original “Star Wars” film, as well as for giving audiences laughs in the comedy “Strange Brew.”

Linda Lavin (1937–2024), star of Alice

Linda Lavin was a Tony Award-winning Broadway actress and singer who starred on TV in the hit sitcom “Alice.” 

Jimmy Carter (1924–2024), 39th president of the United States

Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States of America, serving from 1977 to 1981.

Jim Leach (1942–2024), 30-year Iowa congressman

Jim Leach was a respected Republican congressman from Iowa who served 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Thom Christopher (1940–2024), One Life to Live star

Thom Christopher was an actor and soap opera star best known for his long runs on “One Life to Live” and “Loving,” as well as for playing Hawk on “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.” 

Alan Rachins (1942–2024), L.A. Law, Dharma & Greg actor

Alan Rachins was an actor and writer best known for his work on shows like “L.A. Law,” which earned him Golden Globe and Emmy nominations, and “Dharma & Greg.”

Jerrod Mustaf (1969–2024), Maryland basketball star

Jerrod Mustaf was a star basketball player at the University of Maryland who had a brief career with the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, as well as overseas teams. 

David Hobson (1936–2024), former U.S. representative from Ohio

David Hobson represented Ohio’s seventh congressional district as a Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2009. 

Frank Fritz (1963–2024), American Pickers co-star

Frank Fritz was the co-host of the popular antiques-focused reality TV show, “American Pickers.”

Nick Gravenites (1938–2024), bluesman who wrote for Janis Joplin

Nick Gravenites was a blues singer and guitarist who sang with the Electric Flag and wrote music for . 

Dan Evans (1925–2024), former Washington governor and U.S. senator

Dan Evans was a three-term governor of Washington state in the 1960s and ‘70s who went on to serve as a U.S. senator in the ‘80s.

Donnell Thompson (1958–2024), longtime Colts defensive end 

Donnell Thompson was a longtime defensive end for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, who later became a community-minded business owner.

Mary McFadden (1938–2024), fashion designer known for pleated gowns

Mary McFadden was a fashion designer known for her pleated goddess gowns and the special fabric she created to achieve a draped effect. 

Tito Jackson (1953–2024), Jackson 5 singer and guitarist

Tito Jackson was a singer and guitarist best known for being part of the hit-making group The Jackson 5, who enjoyed four No. 1 hits and launched the career of pop icon . 

Paul Goldsmith (1925–2024), nine-time NASCAR Cup winner

Paul Goldsmith was an auto racing pioneer who was a nine-time NASCAR Cup winner and the oldest living Indianapolis 500 veteran.

Rich Homie Quan (1989–2024), Type of Way rapper

Dequantes Devontay Lamar , better known as Rich Homie Quan, was an Atlanta rapper known for trap hits like “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).”

Obi Ndefo (1972–2024), actor on Dawson’s Creek, Stargate SG-1

Obi Ndefo was an actor known on TV for his performances as Bodie Wells on “Dawson’s Creek” and Rak’nor on “Stargate SG-1.”

Kevin Sullivan (1948–2024), WCW wrestler known as the Taskmaster 

Kevin Sullivan was a pro wrestler with WCW and an early incarnation of WWE who went by such ring names as the Taskmaster and the Prince of Darkness. 

Chi Chi Rodriguez (1935–2024), PGA superstar

Chi Chi Rodriguez was a World Golf Hall of Famer who won eight PGA Tour events and became known for his antics on the course.

Bernice Johnson Reagon (1942–2024), founder of Sweet Honey in the Rock

Bernice Johnson Reagon was a singer, band leader, and social activist best known for performing with two influential singing ensembles: the 1960s protest group The Freedom Singers and the Grammy-nominated a cappella troupe Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant (1954–2024), WNBA coach & father of Kobe Bryant

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant was a former NBA player with the Philadelphia 76ers, a WBNA coach, and the father of NBA superstar . 

Joe Egan (1946–2024), Stuck in the Middle with You singer 

Joe Egan was a singer, songwriter and founding member of Stealers Wheel, best known for co-writing and singing the song, “Stuck in the Middle with You.” 

Shay Youngblood (1959–2024), award-winning novelist and playwright

Shay Youngblood was an award-winning novelist and playwright who explored her upbringing as a Black woman in America.

Romay Johnson Davis (1919–2024), WWII Women’s Army Corps vet

Romay Johnson Davis was a World War II veteran and a member of the first all-female, all-Black Army Corps unit deployed overseas during the conflict. 

Kinky Friedman (1944–2024), singer, humorist, and provocateur

Kinky Friedman was a singer, humorist, columnist, and all-around provocateur who led the band The Texas Jewboys and once ran for governor of Texas.

Dr. George Woodwell (1928–2024), pioneering climate researcher

Dr. George Woodwell was a pioneering climate researcher whose work helped lead to the banning of the pesticide DDT.

Hiram Kasten (1952–2024), comedian and Seinfeld actor

Hiram Kasten was a stand-up comedian and actor who had roles in “Seinfeld,” “7th Heaven,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and other TV shows.

Nick Mavar, longtime deckhand on Deadliest Catch

Nick Mavar was a longtime deckhand on “Deadliest Catch” who worked on the F/V Northwestern, appearing in 16 seasons of the reality show.

Tony Lo Bianco (1936–2024), played Sal Boca in The French Connection

Tony Lo Bianco was a Tony Award-nominated actor best known for playing Sal Boca in the neo-noir classic, “The French Connection.”

Warren Winiarski (1928–2024) Napa Valley wine pioneer 

Warren Winiarski was a winemaker whose Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars helped put California’s Napa Valley on the world stage of winemaking.

William Anders (1933–2024), astronaut who took Earthrise photo

William Anders was an astronaut who orbited the moon on Apollo 8 and took the iconic “Earthrise” photograph from space.

Erich Anderson (1956–2024), Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter star

Erich Anderson was an actor best known for his performance in “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter” as Rob Dier. 

Grayson Murray (1993–2024), two-time PGA Tour winner

Grayson Murray was a professional golfer and two-time PGA Tour event winner who was ranked 58th in the world.

Eddie Gossage (1958–2024), president of Texas Motor Speedway

Eddie Gossage was a race promoter and president of Texas Motor Speedway, credited with helping bring NASCAR back to Texas after its long absence. 

Chris Cannon (1950–2024), U.S. Representative from Utah

Chris Cannon was a politician who represented Utah as a Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997 to 2009.

Terry Anderson (1947–2024), reporter held hostage in Lebanon

Terry Anderson was an Associated Press reporter who was held hostage in Lebanon by Islamic militants for nearly seven years from 1985 to 1991.

Meg Bennett (1948–2024), The Young and the Restless actress and writer 

Meg Bennett was an actress and screenwriter on such soap operas as “The Young and the Restless,” “General Hospital,” and “Santa Barbara.” 

Mandisa (1976–2024), Grammy-winning American Idol finalist

Mandisa was a contemporary Christian singer who came to prominence when she competed in season five of “American Idol” in 2006.

Faith Ringgold (1930–2024), artist known for quilts 

Faith Ringgold was an artist and author known for her quilts, paintings and children’s books depicting Black American life.

Jerry Grote (1942–2024), catcher for the Miracle Mets 

Jerry Grote was a Major League Baseball catcher who won the 1969 World Series with the New York Mets.