Diane Ford (1955–2024), stand-up comedian in HBO specials 

Diane Ford was a stand-up comedian known for her HBO comedy specials and for appearances on such shows as “An Evening at the Improv.” 

Peter Scolari (1955–2021), “Bosom Buddies” and “Newhart” star

Peter Scolari was an actor who starred as Henry Desmond on “Bosom Buddies” and as Michael Harris on “Newhart.”

Rick Aiello (1955–2021), “Do the Right Thing” actor

Rick Aiello was an actor known for roles in movies including “Do the Right Thing” and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.”

Mira Furlan (1955–2021), actress in “Babylon 5,” “Lost”

Mira Furlan was an actress best known for her roles on the TV shows “Babylon 5” and “Lost.”

Deidre Davis Butler (1955–2020), disability rights advocate

Deidre Davis Butlerwas a champion for disability rights and a lawyer who helped draft the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Gwen Ifill (1955–2016), PBS NewsHour co-anchor

Gwen Ifill, a veteran television journalist who served as moderator and managing editor of the Public Broadcasting Service’s talk show “Washington Week,” died Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, of cancer, according to the network. She was 61.