Born September 1941

Sam Zell (1941–2023), billionaire real estate tycoon 

Sam Zell was a billionaire real estate investor who was nicknamed “the Grave Dancer” for his tactic of acquiring distressed companies.0

David Hemblen (1941–2020), actor who voiced Magneto in “X-Men: The Animated Series”

David Hemblen was an actor known for live-action roles as well as voice roles including Magneto in “X-Men: The Animated Series.”

John Thompson (1941–2020), legendary Georgetown basketball coach

John Thompson wasthelegendary former head basketball coach atGeorgetownUniversitywho was the first black head coach to win the NCAA men's basketball championship when he led Georgetown to a win in 1984.

Signe Toly Anderson (1941 - 2016), Jefferson Airplane founding member

Signe Toly Anderson, a singer who was one of the original members of the Jefferson Airplane, has died. She was 74. Anderson died Jan. 28 at her home in Beaverton, Oregon. Her daughter, Onateska Ladybug Sherwood Anderson, confirmed the death. She said her mother had chronic obstructive lung disease. Anderson left the band after its first record and after giving birth to her first child; she was replaced by Grace Slick. Anderson performed live with the band Oct. 15, 1966, for two sets. She offered a farewell to the fans, saying, "I want you all to wear smiles and daisies and box balloons. I love you all."

Bruce Hyde (1941–2015), Star Trek actor

Bruce Hyde, an actor who played Lieutenant Kevin Riley on the original "Star Trek" television series, has died, according to multiple news sources. Hyde, who was 74, died Oct. 13 of throat cancer, according to his wife.

Linda McCartney and Wings

Linda McCartney died April 17, 1998, of breast cancer at 56. We remember the activist and songwriter...

Otis Redding: The Other Day the Music Died

We remember the plane crash that took the lives of Otis Redding and his bandmates.

The Truth about Cass Elliot

One of the most pervasive untruths of the celebrity world is the myth of how Cass Elliot died.