Born October 5

Comedian played the character José Jiménez on TV shows…

Ricky Harris was an actor, comedian, and producer who played Malvo on the Chris Rock-based sitcom “Everybody Hates Chris.”

Former New York Jets defensive end Dennis Byrd has died in an auto accident, according to ESPN. He was 50. Byrd was killed in a head-on vehicle collision Oct. 15, …

Ken Taylor, Canada’s ambassador to Iran who sheltered Americans at his residence during the 1979 Iran hostage crisis has died, according to the Associated Press. He was 81. Taylor’s wife, …

Bernie Mac was very young – only 50 years old – when he died five years ago. Today we still miss his gift for comedy.

His iconic comic strip mixed humor with traditional family values.

He played swaggering Kenickie in the movie musical “Grease.”