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.

Bobby Knight (1940–2023), legendary Indiana Hoosiers coach

Bobby Knight was a longtime basketball coach for the Indiana Hoosiers who became a college sports legend both for his remarkable winning record and for his notorious temper.

Michael Gambon (1940–2023), played Dumbledore in Harry Potter

Sir Michael Gambon was an Irish-English actor best known worldwide for playing Professor Dumbledore in six of the “Harry Potter” films, from 2004 to 2011.

Larry Chance (1940–2023), doo-wop band leader of the Earls 

Larry Chance was a doo-wop singer and band leader whose band, Larry Chance and the Earls, had a series of minor hits in the 1960s and later became a fan favorite in the oldies revival scene.

John Warnock (1940–2023), tech giant and co-creator of the PDF 

John Warnock was a computer scientist and tech businessman who co-founded Adobe Systems, makers of software mainstays like Illustrator, Photoshop, and the ubiquitous PDF file format.

Cynthia Weil (1940–2023), You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling songwriter 

Cynthia Weil was a songwriter who co-wrote songs including “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” and “Somewhere Out There.” 

Joe Pepitone (1940–2023), colorful Yankees All-Star

Joe Pepitone was a colorful three-time All-Star for the New York Yankees. He joined the team at the end of one of its most dominant periods, and became one of its most entertaining – and sometimes controversial – players of the day. He would go on to an equally colorful post-Yankees career, which included an infamous stint as a professional player in Japan and adult modeling.

Pelé (1940–2022), soccer icon

Pelé was a Brazilian soccer player considered by most to be the greatest of all time.

Pharoah Sanders (1940–2022), jazz saxophonist

Pharoah Sanders was a saxophonist known for his free jazz and spiritual jazz.

Glenn Beckert (1940–2020), former Cubs All-Star second baseman

Glenn Beckert was a four time All-Star as a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.

Jerry Heller (1940–2016), rap manager

Managed gangsta rap pioneers N.W.A. and Eazy-E.