Tom Verlaine (1949–2023), songwriter, guitarist and Television co-founder

Tom Verlaine was a singer, songwriter, and musician best known as the frontman for the New York-based 1970s punk band, Television.

Hugh Hudson (1936–2023), Chariots of Fire director

Hugh Hudson was an English filmmaker whose films included “Chariots of Fire” and “Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.”

Burny Mattinson (1935–2023), Disney animator for decades

Burny Mattinson was a Disney animator and the company’s longest serving employee, having worked there since 1953.

Klaus Teuber (1952–2023), Catan board game creator

Klaus Teuber was a German board game designer who created the influential game Settlers of Catan.

Mark Sheehan (1976–2023), guitarist with the Script

Mark Sheehan was a guitarist who co-founded the Irish rock band the Script.

Glenda Jackson (1936–2023), Oscar-winning actress and politician 

Glenda Jackson was a British actress who won Academy Awards for Best Actress for her performances in “Women in Love” and “A Touch of Class” before being elected to Parliament.

Johnny Lujack (1925–2023), oldest living Heisman Trophy winner 

Johnny Lujack was a quarterback who was honored with the Heisman Trophy while playing for Notre Dame in 1947 and went on to play for the Chicago Bears. 

Rocky Wirtz (1952–2023), Chicago Blackhawks owner 

Rocky Wirtz was the owner of the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks since 2007.

Edward Sexton (1942–2023), tailor who helped define British rock style

Edward Sexton was a tailor and fashion designer whose work, sometimes in collaboration with Tommy Nutter, helped define the look and style of late 1960s and early 1970s British rock.

Franne Lee (1941–2023), designer of SNL’s Coneheads

Franne Lee was a costume designer in the early days of “Saturday Night Live” who created the costumes for classic sketches like the Coneheads and the Blues Brothers.

Peter Crombie (1952–2024), played “Crazy” Joe Davola on Seinfeld

Peter Crombie was an actor best known for his recurring role as “Crazy” Joe Davola on “Seinfeld.” 

Jean Carnahan (1933–2024), Missouri’s first female U.S. senator

Jean Carnahan represented Missouri in the U.S. Senate and was the former first lady of Missouri.

Chris Gauthier (1976–2024), actor in Once Upon a Time, Smallville

Chris Gauthier was a Canadian actor who played Smee in “Once Upon a Time” and Winslow Schott/Toyman in “Smallville,” among many other roles.

Jim McAndrew (1944–2024), New York Mets pitcher 

Jim McAndrew was a pitcher with the 1969 World Series-winning New York Mets.

Bob Newhart (1929–2024), star of The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart

Bob Newhart was the deadpan comedian and actor known best for starring in his self-titled sitcoms, "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart."

Charles Cyphers (1939–2024), played the sheriff in Halloween

Charles Cyphers was an actor best known for his performance as Sheriff Leigh Brackett in “Halloween,” the horror movie classic.

Judith Jamison (1943–2024), leader of Alvin Ailey dance troupe

Judith Jamison was an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who eventually became artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the famed modern dance company based in New York City.

Roy Haynes (1925–2024), legendary jazz drummer

Roy Haynes was a Grammy Award-winning drummer whose career spanned more than 70 years and covered most major forms of jazz.

Jodi Rell (1946–2024), former governor of Connecticut

M. Jodi Rell was the governor of Connecticut from 2004 to 2011.

Barbara Taylor Bradford (1933–2024), A Woman of Substance author

Barbara Taylor Bradford was a British-American author whose 35 best-selling novels have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Bill Melton (1945–2024), 1971 home run champ

Bill Melton was a longtime third baseman for the Chicago White Sox who became the first Sox player to lead the American League in home runs when he accomplished the feat in 1971.

Bill McCartney (1940–2025), founder of the Promise Keepers 

Bill McCartney was a longtime football coach for the Colorado Buffaloes, leading the team to three straight Big Eight Conference titles, while forming the Promise Keepers ministry at the same time. 

Horst Kí¶hler (1943–2025), former president of Germany 

Horst Kí¶hler was the president of Germany from 2004 through 2010, after serving as managing director of the International Monetary Fund.