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.”

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.

Etterlene DeBarge (1935–2024), gospel singer and musical matriarch 

Etterlene DeBarge was a gospel singer and the matriarch of the musical DeBarge family.

W. Jason Morgan (1935–2023), plate tectonics pioneer 

W. Jason Morgan was a geologist whose discoveries in plate tectonics helped revolutionize our understanding of the Earth.

Kenneth Tsang (1935–2022), “Die Another Day,” “Rush Hour 2” actor

Kenneth Tsang was a Hong Kong actor who starred in many Hong Kong martial arts movies as well appearing in Hollywood films.

Jack "Blackjack" Lanza (1935–2021), WWE Hall of Fame wrestler

Jack "Blackjack" Lanza was a WWE Hall of Fame wrestler who was one half of the legendary tag team The Blackjacks.

Sanford Clark (1935–2021), rockabilly singer known for “The Fool”

Sanford Clark was a rockabilly singer and guitarist known for his 1956 hit song, “The Fool.”

Jimmy Orr (1935–2020), former NFL receiver

Jimmy Orrwas a legendarywide receiver for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jerry Bishop (1935–2020), longtime “Judge Judy” announcer

Jerry Bishop was the announcer for “Judge Judy” for 24 years, beginning with the show’s debut. He was also a Los Angeles radio personality and a voiceover artist.

Herman Boone (1935–2019), “Remember the Titans” football coach

Herman Boone was the high school football coach immortalized in the hit movie “Remember the Titans.” Denzel Washington played Boone in the film, released in 2000. T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia, was first integrated for the 1971 school year which was Boone’s first year as head coach. He brought the team together through racial tension with assistant coach Bill Yoast, who was white, leading them to an undefeated season and the 1971 Virginia state championship.

George Klein (1935–2019), Memphis DJ and friend of Elvis Presley

He met Elvis in high school and the two remained lifelong friends.

Bruno Sammartino (1935–2018), all-time wrestling great

He was known as the "Living Legend."

Isao Takahata (1935 – 2018), acclaimed anime director

Director of “Grave of the Fireflies” and “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya.”

10 Things to Know About Tenor Luciano Pavarotti

Here are 10 memorable moments from the career of tenor Luciano Pavarotti.