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

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

Fatman Scoop (1968–2024), rap star and hype man 

Fatman Scoop was a DJ, rapper, and hype man best known for his booming voice, which appeared on hits by Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, as well as his own club mainstay, “Be Faithful.” 

Capt. Paul Bucha (1943–2024), Medal of Honor Recipient

Capt. Paul Bucha was a Vietnam War veteran who received the military’s highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for his leadership during a battle against overwhelming odds in 1968. 

Joe Lieberman (1942–2024), former senator and vice president nominee 

Joe Lieberman was a former U.S. Senator and vice-presidential candidate who ran with Al Gore in 2000 and was the first person of Jewish faith on one of the two major parties’ U.S. presidential tickets.

David Bouley (1953–2024), top New York City chef 

David Bouley was an influential four-star chef in New York City known for his many TV appearances and the Tribeca restaurant that bore his name.

Don Catlin (1938–2024), leader of anti-doping sports research 

Don Catlin was a researcher of sports doping and steroids who pioneered methods to identify new and previously undetected steroid use in athletes. 

Frank Ryan (1936–2024), led the Browns to an NFL title 

Frank Ryan was a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL who led the Cleveland Browns to their most recent title in 1964, before retiring to become a mathematician and creator of the first electric voting system utilized by the U.S. Congress.

Scott Kempner (1954–2023), punk pioneer with the Dictators 

Scott Kempner was a New York guitarist and a founding member of the proto-punk band the Dictators, as well as the rock band the Del-Lords, known for his aggressive three-chord attack on the guitar.

Henry Kissinger (1923–2023), influential secretary of state

Henry Kissinger was the U.S. secretary of state under Presidents and .

Beverly Willis (1928–2023), pioneering female architect

Beverly Willis was a pioneering architect whose influence helped break gender norms in the industry, co-founding the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., and designing a number of notable landmarks. 

Tom Jones (1928–2023), lyricist known for The Fantasticks

Tom Jones was a lyricist and librettist who wrote “The Fantasticks,” an off-Broadway musical that ran for 42 years with over 17,000 productions.

Mary Ann Hoberman (1930–2023), award-winning children’s author

Mary Ann Hoberman was a poet and National Book Award winner for her 1978 children’s book “A House Is a House for Me.” 

Lowell Weicker (1931–2023), U.S. senator and Connecticut governor 

Lowell Weicker was a Republican U.S. congressman who later went Independent and served as governor of Connecticut.

Stew Leonard Sr. (1929–2023), grocery store founder 

Stew Leonard Sr. was the founder of the Stew Leonard’s chain of grocery stores. 

Elizabeth Hubbard (1933–2023), longtime As the World Turns star 

Elizabeth Hubbard was an actress who starred in the soap operas “The Doctors” and “As the World Turns.” 

Ian Falconer (1959–2023), Olivia children’s book author

Ian Falconer was the author and illustrator of the “Olivia” series of children’s books, as well as a set and costume designer for the theatre.

Gerald Fried (1928–2023), film and television composer 

Gerald Fried was an American film and television composer. He is best known for his work scoring "Roots” and composing Star Trek’s iconic fight-scene music.

Ted Bell (1946–2023), author of Alex Hawke spy novels

Ted Bell was a novelist best known for his best-selling Alex Hawke series.

Ann Flood (1932–2022), longtime “Edge of Night” star

Ann Flood was an actress who starred on “The Edge of Night” as Nancy Pollock Carr for 22 years.

Kathryn Hays (1934–2022), actress known for “As the World Turns,” “Star Trek”

Kathryn Hays was an actress who starred as Kim Sullivan Hughes on “As the World Turns” for more than 30 years.

Joan Joyce (1940–2022), softball legend and LPGA record-holder

Joan Joyce was the longtime head softball coach at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), as well as a record-setting golfer and basketball player.

Steve Dalkowski (1939–2020), the inspiration for "Nuke LaLoosh" in the movie Bull Durham

SteveDalkowskiwas one of the fastest pitchers in organized baseballhistorywith a fastball thought to be over100 miles per hours. Known for having trouble controlling the strike zone, he was the inspiration for the character NukeLaLoosh1d in the movie Bull Durham .

Mike Stefanik (1958–2019), nine-time NASCAR champion

Mike Stefanikwas a champion of NASCAR whose nine total championship wins made him one of the two drivers with the most championships in NASCAR history.

Jim Fowler (1932–2019), longtime host of “Wild Kingdom”

Jim Fowler aught millions about wildlife on the television series "Wild Kingdom."

Donald Hall (1928–2018), former U.S. poet laureate

Prolific poet won numerous awards.

Bud Luckey (1934–2018), animator designed Woody for “Toy Story”

Voice actor for “The Incredibles” and “Winnie the Pooh.”

Gary DeCarlo

Singer on the hit song "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye"…

Nancy Dow (1936 - 2016), actress and mother of Jennifer Aniston

Nancy Dow, an actress, former model, and the mother of actress Jennifer Aniston, died May 25 in Los Angeles, according to multiple news sources. She was 79.

Father's Musical Tribute to Sandy Hook

How one Sandy Hook father is paying tribute to his slain daughter.

Paul Newman: Irresistible

A Los Angeles Times writer once described them as "Windex eyes." If you are missing actor-racer-entrepreneur-philanthropist Paul Newman's baby blues, just stroll down the grocery aisle and they'll be peering back at you from bottles of salad dressing, jars of pasta sauce, cereals, marinades, pizza, popcorn and even cat food – just to name a few.

Victor Borge, Classical Music's Clown Prince

Pianist Victor Borge delighted audiences worldwide with his musical comedy routines.