Died 2017

The pioneering reporter was friends with Ernest Hemingway and J.D. Salinger.

Legendary boxer was portrayed by Robert De Niro in the classic film.

Former Soviet military officer helped avert a nuclear war during the Cold War era.

Bobby Heenan was one of the most popular personalities in professional wrestling history.

The first female president of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders’ Association.

Champion racer was known for his hard driving style…

Ben Dorcy, legendary country music roadie, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, according to a post on Willie Nelson’s Facebook page. He was 92.

Renowned character actor…

Winnie Yu, California tea expert and entrepreneur, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, after a long illness, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. She was 47.

Starred in “The Sopranos” and “Goodfellas”