Yvonne Staples (1937–2018), member of The Staple Singers

Yvonne Staples, member of the gospel/soul family singing group The Staple Singers, has died at the age of 80, according to the . 

John MacLeod (1937–2019), Phoenix Suns all-time winningest head coach

Also coached Notre Dame, the Knicks, and the Mavericks.

Ron Leibman (1937–2019), acclaimed actor

Starred in “Angels in America,” “Norma Rae,” and “Friends.”

Rudolfo Anaya (1937–2020), “godfather” of Chicano literature

Rudolfo Anaya was called the “godfather” of Chicano literature. He was best known for hisnovel, “Bless Me, Ultima.”

Alan Ladd Jr. (1937–2022), producer who greenlit “Star Wars”

Alan Ladd Jr. was a producer and movie executive who greenlit “Star Wars” and produced “Braveheart.”

Tom Love (1937–2023), founder of Love's Travel Stops

Tom Love was the founder of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, a sprawling roadside empire with over 600 locations in 42 states. Though founded in 1964, it would take decades for Love to grow his brand into the billion-dollar behemoth it is today. Love’s is the 10th-largest privately owned company in the United States. Love was also involved in charitable work throughout his life and has been praised as a pioneer in roadside services.

Michael Norell (1937–2023), actor on Emergency!

Michael Norell was an actor and screenwriter who starred as Captain Henry “Hank” Stanley on the TV drama “Emergency!”

Paxton Whitehead (1937–2023), actor in Friends, Mad About You 

Paxton Whitehead was an English actor who worked widely on Broadway and in movies, as well as playing memorable recurring roles on “Friends” and “Mad About You.” 

Biff Rose (1937–2023), Fill Your Heart singer and songwriter 

Biff Rose was a singer and songwriter whose songs were covered by such artists as , Pat Boone, and . 

Sir Bobby Charlton (1937–2023), English soccer legend 

Sir Bobby Charlton was an English soccer legend who played for the 1966 FIFA World Cup-winning team and is considered among the best players of all time.

Peter White (1937–2023), actor in All My Children, Dallas

Peter White was an actor known for a longtime recurring role on “All My Children,” as well as for roles in such TV shows as “Sisters” and “Dallas.”

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.”