Died April 2

Janta-Polczynska was a key part of the war effort as she translated intelligence reports and broadcast on an underground radio station.

Frankland popularized pollen count reporting and helped develop the science behind allergy shots.

McKean was the first senior advisor for human rights in the U.S. Department of State’s global AIDS program under President Barack Obama.

A favorite of directors John Cassavetes and Wes Anderson…

Kim English was a gospel and house music singer who topped the Billboard dance charts eight times in the 1990s and 2000s.

She had feature roles in “Play It Again, Sam” and “Blume in Love.”

Former wife of Nelson Mandela was a major figure in the fight against apartheid in South Africa…

Rob Pilatus wanted to be a star. Unfortunately, he became famous. Pilatus, who would have turned 49 today, was half of the most reviled major musical act of the 1980s, …

Any list of Vietnam War protest songs must include the classic “War”…

For anyone who thinks jazz is boring, check out this Buddy Rich drum solo.