Born September 28

Owens and Parton wrote songs together for many of her albums.

Jackson pitched in Game 7 of the 1979 World Series, helping the Pirates win.

McKibbin placed third after Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini.

Suzanne Whang was the host of HGTV’s “House Hunters” from the show’s debut in 1999 through 2007.

Prolific poet won numerous awards.

He was the unforgettable lead singer for the Drifters.

For more than 20 years, most Americans knew what they were doing on Sunday nights: watching “The Ed Sullivan Show” on CBS, eager to see which new talent or old …

She was the second-eldest daughter of the musical family.

Her hit songs included “Wang Dang Doodle.”

His booming, jovial voice invited lucky audience members to “Come on down!”