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.

Shelley Smith (1952–2023), The Associates star  

Shelley Smith was an actress best known for her starring role alongside Martin Short in the 1979 sitcom “The Associates.” 

Steve White (1973–2022), former Tampa Bay defensive end 

Steve White was a former NFL defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who later became an NFL blogger for SB Nation.

Helen Reddy (1941–2020), singer known for feminist anthem “I Am Woman”

Helen Reddy was an Australian singer whose hits included the 1972 chart-topping feminist anthem “I Am Woman.”

Jimmy Heath (1926–2020), legendary jazz saxophonist

Jimmy Heath was a legendary jazz saxophonist who played with jazz giants John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Heath, who stood 5-foot-3-inches, was called Little Bird, an homage to legendary saxplayer Charlie Bird Parker and a tribute to Heath's skill.Overcoming an addiction to heroin, Heath was a prolific musician for over seven decades and a pioneer of be-bop. He later taught music at Queens College.

Gloria Katz (1942–2018), “American Graffiti” screenwriter

Script doctor for “Star Wars” who gave Princess Leia her strength.

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

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

Tyrus Wong (1910 - 2016), Bambi animator

Tyrus Wong, the artist whose drawings provided the visual inspiration for the Disney classic “Bambi,” died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. He was 106.

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.

Howdy, Minnie Pearl!

On Minnie Pearl's 100th birthday, we remember her down-home humor.