O.J. Simpson (1947–2024), NFL star, defendant in trial of the century

O.J. Simpson was an NFL star of the 1970s’ Buffalo Bills who went on to an acting career before becoming embroiled in one of the most notorious trials of the 20th century, accused of murdering his ex-wife.

Mister Cee (1966–2024), influential hip-hop DJ

Mister Cee was an influential hip-hop DJ who spun for Big Daddy Kane and helped discover Notorious B.I.G. 

Anne Perry (1938–2023), Thomas Pitt and William Monk crime novelist 

Anne Perry was a bestselling author of British crime novels whose own crime, committed when she was a teen, was dramatized in the movie “Heavenly Creatures.” 

Al Jaffee (1921–2023), Mad magazine cartoonist known for fold-ins

Al Jaffee was a cartoonist beloved by generations of Mad magazine readers for features including his iconic “fold-in” drawings.

LaDonna Brave Bull Allard (1956–2021), DAPL protest leader

LaDonna Brave Bull Allard was the founder of the first camp for the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL).

Ceybil Jefferies (2020), "Love So Special” singer

Ceybil Jefferies was a singer known for the 1990s house music hits “Love So Special” and “Open Your Heart.” She was a New York City underground dance music legend who used different stage names during her music career. The best known alias for Jefferies was Sweet Sable.  

Pete Retzlaff (1931–2020), legendary Philadelphia Eagles tight end

Pete Retzlaff was a star tight end with the Philadelphia Eagles who was a five time Pro Bowl selection and helped the team win the 1960 NFL championship.

Yvonne Staples (1937–2018), member of The Staple Singers

Yvonne Staples, member of the gospel/soul family singing group The Staple Singers, has died at the age of 80, according to the . 

Banner Thomas (1956–2017), Molly Hatchet bass player

Played bass for Southern rock band Molly Hatchet.

Linda Hopkins (1924–2017), actress and gospel singer

Linda Hopkins, the actress and gospel singer who won a Tony Award in 1972 for her show-stopping performance in the musical "Inner City," died Monday, April 10, 2017, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, according to multiple news sources. She was 92.

Stu Sutcliffe and the Beatles

Stuart Sutcliffehas often been called the "Fifth Beatle," but in reality he was the fourth.

Melinda Rose Woodward (1941 - 2016), wife of Tom Jones

Melinda Rose Woodward, the longtime wife of the Welsh singer Tom Jones, died Sunday morning of cancer in California, Jones announced. She was 75. A post on the singer's official Facebook page reads: "Sir Tom Jones' wife of 59 years, Lady Melinda Rose Woodward, passed away Sunday morning, April 10, after a short but fierce battle with cancer. Surrounded by her husband and loved ones, she passed away peacefully at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. "Sir Tom and his family have asked for privacy at this difficult time and no further information is currently available."

The Legend of the Loco-Motion

Think you know your showbiz tales? Find out if the legend of "The Loco-Motion" is true.

Dixie Carter vs. Julia Sugarbaker

Dixie Carter played many roles in her acting career, from doctors to lawyers to divas, but she is best known for playing Julia Sugarbaker on TV's "Designing Women." We look at the way she breathed life into television's favorite – and most opinionated – interior designer.