Joyce Bryant (1927–2022), singer called “The Bronze Blonde Bombshell”

Joyce Bryant was a singer of the 1940s and ‘50s known as “The Bronze Blonde Bombshell” and “The Black Marilyn Monroe.”

Eileen Ryan (1927–2022), actress and mother of Sean Penn

Eileen Ryan was an actress who appeared on “The Twilight Zone” and “Little House on the Prairie,” and who was the mother of actor Sean Penn.

Mary Hartline (1927–2020), star of early TV show “Super Circus”

Mary Hartline was one of TV’s earliest stars, best known as the bandleader in “Super Circus” from 1949 to 1955.

Lee Konitz (1927–2020), pioneering cool jazz saxophonist

Lee Konitz, legendary saxophonist who played on “Birth of the Cool,” died Wednesday of complications from coronavirus at 92.

Barron Hilton (1927–2019), hotel heir and Los Angeles Chargers founder

Barron Hilton was the son of Conrad Hilton who took over the Hilton Hotels business and expanded it to include casinos. He was also a founding owner in the American Football League as the original owner of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Barbara Cook (1927 - 2017), The Music Man star on Broadway

Broadway legend won a Tony for her role in “The Music Man”…

Roger Moore (1927–2017), James Bond star

British actor Roger Moore played James Bond in 7 films.

Steve Shagan (1927 - 2015), Save the Tiger screenwriter

Steve Shagan, a novelist, producer and screenwriter known best for writing the screenplay for the 1973 film Save the Tiger, has died, according to multiple news reports. He was 88. Shagan died Nov. 30 at his Los Angeles home.