Died 2014

His explosions of pop culture riffs and impressions dazzled audiences for decades.

A federal law requiring a background check on handgun buyers bears his name.

He quit the Republican Party to become an independent.

Legendary rock guitarist Dick Wagner is remembered for his inventive work…

He voiced General Li in Disney’s “Mulan.”

Kaufman was a middle-age teacher and single mother when she published her bestseller.

Few actors could register disbelief, exasperation or annoyance with more comic subtlety.

He collaborated with Jimi Hendrix and Muddy Waters.

We remember Broadway icon Elaine Stritch whose 70-year career in show business took her from tiny theaters to the top of “30 Rock.”

He was the last surviving member of the original group.