Died April 11

A cookbook author, Dorothy Mengering was known better for her appearances on her son David Letterman’s late-night talk show.

Founded the J. Geils Band that made the hits “Freeze Frame,” “Centerfold”…

Kurt Vonnegut wrote great characters – and he was a bit of a character himself.

Winchester was a protege of the Band’s Robbie Robertson, who produced and played guitar on Winchester’s self-titled debut album.

With the death of legendary improv comic Jonathan Winters, the world of comedy has lost one of its most unique and interesting voices.

She gave life to such works as “The Nutcracker,” ”Firebird,” and other masterpieces from legendary choreographer George Balanchine.

June Pointer was the youngest of the Pointer Sisters and the first to pass away.