Ray Garton Jr. (1962–2024), award-nominated horror writer

Ray Garton Jr. was an author and novelist nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for “Live Girls,” who was also known for works such as “Seduction,” “Darklings,” his “A Nightmare on Elm Street” novelizations, and the controversial book, “In a Dark Place.” 

Emily Meggett (1932–2023), renowned Gullah Geechee chef 

Emily Meggett was a chef who brought Gullah Geechee cuisine to a wide audience with her cookbook, “Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes from the Matriarch of Edisto Island.” 

Ken Potts (1921–2023), USS Arizona survivor

Ken Potts was a U.S. Navy veteran and one of the last known survivors of the USS Arizona, the battleship sunk at Pearl Harbor, the wreck of which is now a memorial.

Cynthia Albritton (1947–2022), artist known as Cynthia Plaster Caster

Cynthia Albritton was a pop artist known as Cynthia Plaster Caster for her casts of rock stars’ penises.

Jacques Perrin (1941–2022), star of “Cinema Paradiso”

Jacques Perrin was a French actor who starred in the Oscar-winning film “Cinema Paradiso.”

Daryle Lamonica (1941–2022), legendary Raiders quarterback

Daryle Lamonica was a legendary quarterback for the Oakland Raiders who was a two-time AFL player of the year.

Joe Long (1932–2021), bassist for the Four Seasons

Joe Long was a bassist for the Four Seasons, who played on their later hits including “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.”

Florian Schneider (1947–2020), Kraftwerk co-founder

Florian Schneider was a co-founder of Kraftwerk, the highly influential German electronic band.

Jerry Bishop (1935–2020), longtime “Judge Judy” announcer

Jerry Bishop was the announcer for “Judge Judy” for 24 years, beginning with the show’s debut. He was also a Los Angeles radio personality and a voiceover artist.

Donald Reed Herring (1933–2020), Elizabeth Warren’s brother

Donald Reed Herring was a U.S. Navy veteran and Senator Elizabeth Warren’s brother, who was frequently mentioned as she campaigned for president.

Derek Jones (1984–2020), Falling in Reverse guitarist

Derek Jones was the guitarist and a founding member of the post-hardcore band Falling in Reverse.

Betsy Wyeth (1921–2020), model, manager, wife of painter Andrew Wyeth

Betsy Wyeth was the longtime wife of acclaimed painter , as well as his model, muse, and manager.

Ken Kercheval (1935–2019), J.R.’s rival on “Dallas”

Actor played oil tycoon Cliff Barnes on the primetime soap Dallas.

Roy Hawthorne Sr. (2018), World War II Navajo Code Talker

Enlisted in the Marines at 17…

Ugo Ehiogu (1971–2017), British soccer player and coach

Soccer defenseman played for English Premier League’s Aston Villa and Middlesbrough teams from 1991 to 2007.

Michelle McNamara (1969 - 2016), I'll Be Gone in the Dark author

Michelle McNamara, crime writer and wife of comedian Patton Oswalt, died on April 21, 2016 according to multiple news sources. She was 46.

Lonnie Mack (1941–2016), influential blues guitarist

Blues guitarist and singer Lonnie Mackinfluenced many of rock's greatest players, from Eric Clapton to Stevie Ray Vaughan.

Prince (1958–2016), legendary musician

Prince Rogers Nelson, the musical superstar known better simply as Prince, died April 21. He was 57.

5 Times When We Fell in Love with Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson, the musical superstar known better simply as Prince, . Though he'd been ill for weeks prior, the 57-year-old's death came as a shock to fans worldwide. Below, we revisit five times when The Purple One won our hearts.

Sandy Denny Evermore

Thirty-five years ago today, the world lost a legend of folk music, one who continues to influence contemporary musicians...

The Incomparable Nina Simone

had a voice like no other. Her rich, low tenor was rare among women—we usually expect high and light tones from female singers—but Simone made her low range soar. And she was more than a singer: she was also a classically-trained pianist, using both skills in her marvelous recordings.

Aldo Leopold's Wilderness

Pioneering conservationist Aldo Leopold advocated ecologically responsible land management before it was cool.