Born October 27

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.

Donnell Thompson (1958–2024), longtime Colts defensive end 

Donnell Thompson was a longtime defensive end for the NFL’s Indianapolis Colts, who later became a community-minded business owner.

Terry Anderson (1947–2024), reporter held hostage in Lebanon

Terry Anderson was an Associated Press reporter who was held hostage in Lebanon by Islamic militants for nearly seven years from 1985 to 1991.

U.L. Washington (1953–2024), Kansas City Royals shortstop

U.L. Washington was a shortstop with the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos, and Pittsburgh Pirates, known for the ever-present toothpick in the corner of his mouth.

Lara Parker (1938–2023), Dark Shadows star 

Lara Parker was an actress best known for her starring role on the gothic soap opera “Dark Shadows” as the witch Angelique.

Léon Gautier (1922–2023), last surviving French D-Day fighter 

Léon Gautier was a veteran of the French military, the country’s last surviving D-Day veteran.

Ralph Kiser (1965–2022), contestant on “Survivor: Redemption Island”

Ralph Kiser was a competitor on “Survivor: Redemption Island,” the show’s 22nd season.

Ivan Reitman (1946–2022), director of “Ghostbusters”

Ivan Reitman was a filmmaker who directed movies including “Ghostbusters” and “Stripes.”

Jeremiah Stamler (1919–2022), doctor who linked diet and heart disease

Dr. Jeremiah Stamler was a doctor whose research proved that cardiovascular disease was linked to our diet and lifestyle.

Dallas Frazier (1939–2022), legendary country music songwriter

Dallas Frazier was a hit-making country music songwriter known for writing “Elvira,” which was a hit for the Oak Ridge Boys.

Carmen Argenziano (1943 - 2019), "Stargate SG-1" actor

Carmen Argenziano was an actor best known for his role as Jacob Carter in “Stargate SG-1.” Other notable television projects included recurring roles in “Booker,” “Melrose Place,” “L.A. Law,” and “CSI: NY.” On the big screen, Argenziano had small but notable roles in films including “The Godfather Part II” and “Broken Arrow.” He won a Los Angeles Drama Critics' Circle Award for his onstage work in “A Prayer for My Daughter.”

Nanette Fabray (1920–2018), Award-winning actress and humanitarian

Nanette Fabray, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and humanitarian.

Bernie Wrightson (1948 - 2017), Swamp Thing co-creator

Bernie Wrightson, the acclaimed comic book artist who co-created the horror creature of "Swamp Thing" fame, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, of brain cancer. He was 68. His death was announced by his wife, Liz Wrightson, on his official website.

Joseph Medicine Crow (1913–2016), historian of Montana’s Crow tribe

Joseph Medicine Crow, the respected historian of Montana’s Crow tribe, died Sunday in Billings, Montana, according to multiple news sources, including The Associated Press. He was 102.

Scott Weiland (1967–2015), Stone Temple Pilots frontman

Charismatic singer-songwriter who fronted Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver.