Celebrities

He was banned from baseball after betting on his own team’s games.

He was known for his signature finger wag after blocking an opponent’s shot.

Kristofferson was a major star both as a musician and on big screens.

Smith’s “Downton Abbey” character was written expressly for her.

His highly recognizable voice was heard on CNN as he voiced the tagline, “This is CNN.”

Rowlands was considered the muse of filmmaker John Cassavetes.

He helped launch the careers of Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and many others.

Fakir sang on classics like “I Can’t Help Myself” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There.”

A deadpan delivery and deliberate stammer were the trademarks of his comedic style.

He helped spark a 1980s fitness revolution.