Pete McCloskey (1927–2024), GOP congressman who fought Nixon

Pete McCloskey was a Republican congressman who became the first member of the House to call for Richard Nixon’s resignation, co-wrote the Endangered Species Act, and co-founded Earth Day.

Joan Hotchkis (1927–2022), “The Odd Couple” costar

Joan Hotchkis was an actress and writer who played Oscar’s girlfriend, Dr. Nancy Cunningham, on TV's “The Odd Couple.”

Margaret Keane (1927–2022), “Big Eyes” artist

Margaret Keane was an artist known for her paintings of children with large sad eyes whose story of her husband stealing credit from her was told in the 2014 film “Big Eyes.”

Tommy Lasorda (1927–2021), legendary Dodgers manager

Tommy Lasorda was the legendary colorful Los Angeles Dodgers manager who won two World Series championships with the team in the 1980's.

Norm Crosby (1927–2020), legendary old school comic

Norm Crosby was a legendary old school comic known as the "The Master of Malaprop."

W.S. Merwin (1927 – 2019), Pulitzer Prize-winning poet laureate

W.S. Merwin was one of America's best known poets, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes and a National Book Award.