Bob Cole (1933–2024), Hall of Fame hockey broadcaster

Bob Cole was a Hall of Fame hockey commentator who was a mainstay on Canadian NHL broadcasts for 50 years.

Donald M. Payne Jr. (1958–2024), six-term U.S. Congressman from N.J.

Donald M. Payne Jr., was a second-generation United States congressman from New Jersey who served six terms in office, following in the footsteps of his namesake congressman father.

John Stofa (1942–2022), quarterback called “The Original Bengal”

John Stofa was a quarterback who was called “The Original Bengal” for being the first player to sign with the newly established Cincinnati Bengals in 1967.

Andrew Woolfolk (1950–2022), Earth, Wind & Fire saxophonist

Andrew Woolfolk was the longtime saxophonist for Earth, Wind & Fire.

Gerald Slater (2020), Walter Cronkite's colleague and PBS cofounder

Gerald Slater was one of the founding employees of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), who was instrumental in PBS becoming an important voice in news coverage.

Harold Reid (1939–2020), Statler Brothers bass vocalist

Harold Reid was the bass vocalist for the legendary country music vocal group the Statler Brothers.

Mike Huckaby (2020), legendary Detroit house music DJ

Mike Huckaby was a Detroit house music DJwho was influential in the house and techno scene.

Grandma Lee (1934–2020), America’s Got Talent finalist

Grandma Lee was a comicwho was an Americae28099s Got Talent finalist in 2009. She startedherstand-upcomedycareer in her 60s.

Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020), disco legend known for “Let’s Start the Dance”

Hamilton Bohannon was a disco bandleader and percussionist who recorded as Bohannon, with hit singles including “Let’s Start the Dance” and “Foot Stompin’ Music.”

Michael Mantenuto (1981 - 2017), actor in Miracle

Former actor starred in the 2004 Olympic hockey film "Miracle"...

Robert M. Pirsig (1928 - 2017), Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance author

Author penned the book "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance."

Tommy Kono (1930–2016), Olympic champion weightlifter

Tommy Kono, an Olympic champion weightlifter, died April 24 of liver disease in Honolulu, Hawaii, according to multiple news sources. He was 85.

Steve Julian (1958 - 2016), California radio host

Broadcaster Steve Julian, who served as the longtime morning edition host for Southern California’s National Public Radio affiliate 89.3 KPCC, died April 24, according to multiple news sources. He was 57. Julian died of complications of brain cancer, according to the radio station’s vice president of content, Melanie Sill. He was diagnosed with the cancer in November 2015. Since 2000, the smooth-voiced host provided listeners in Southern California with the news, traffic, and weather.

Billy Paul (1934 - 2016), Me and Mrs. Jones singer

Billy Paul, a Grammy Award-winning R&B and jazz singer known best for his 1972 No. 1 hit song "Me and Mrs. Jones," died April 24, according to multiple news sources, including The Associated Press. Paul was 81. Paul died at his home in Blackwood, New Jersey, according to the AP, citing information it received from Paul's co-manager, Beverly Gay. “We regret to announce with a heavy heart that Billy has passed away today at home after a serious medical condition,” a statement on Paul’s site read. “We would like to extend our most sincere condolences to his wife Blanche and family for their loss, as they and the world grieves the loss of another musical icon that helped pioneered todays R&B music. Billy will be truly missed.” Paul’s manager told Philadelphia’s NBC affiliate that the singer had been hospitalized last week after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

The Memorable Wallis Simpson

In 1936 the king of England abdicated his throne for "the woman I love." That woman was Wallis Simpson.

The Beauty of Estee Lauder

The secret to success, according to makeup maven Estee Lauder: hard work, perseverance and determination...

Pat Paulsen for President

In this contentious election year, we could really use Pat Paulsen.