Joseph Brennan (1934–2024), former governor of Maine

Joseph Brennan was the 70th governor of Maine and a former state Attorney General who also served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rae Allen (1926–2022), actress in “The Sopranos,” “Damn Yankees”

Rae Allen was an actress known for movies and TV shows including “A League of Their Own” and “The Sopranos.”

Charles Coolidge (1921–2021), oldest Medal of Honor recipient

Charles Coolidge was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who was the oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor.

Alcee Hastings (1936–2021), longtime U.S. Representative from Florida

Alcee Hastings was a U.S. Representative from Florida who served from 1993 until his death.

Earl Graves Sr. (1935–2020), founder of Black Enterprise magazine

Earl Graves Sr. was the founder and publisher of Black Enterprise magazine, focusing on Black entrepreneurs and businesses.

Al Kaline (1934–2020), Detroit Tigers legend

Al Kaline was the beloved Detroit Tiger Hall of Fame outfielder known as "Mr. Tiger."

James Drury (1934–2020), star of “The Virginian”

James Drury was an actor best known for starring as the nameless title character of TV’s “The Virginian” from 1962 to 1971.

Honor Blackman (1925–2020), actress known for roles in “Goldfinger” and TV’s “The Avengers”

Honor Blackman was an actress best known for playing Bond girl Pussy Galore in “Goldfinger” and Cathy Gale in TV’s “The Avengers.”

Donald McKayle (1930–2018), pioneering African-American choreographer

Directed and choreographed the Tony Award-winning musical “Raisin.”

Daniel Akaka (1924–2018), first Native Hawaiian elected to Congress

Daniel Akaka, the first U.S. senator of Native Hawaiian ancestry, died Friday, April 6, 2018 after a long illness. He was 93.

Don Rickles, the Man Who Insulted His Way to Belovedness

He mocked everybody equally so they’d know it wasn’t personal.

Don Rickles (1926 - 2017), classic insult comic

Legendary comedian and actor Don Rickles, aka "Mr. Warmth," was widely known for his trademark "insult comic" style.

Merle Haggard (1937 - 2016), Okie from Muskogee country star

Country giant Merle Haggard, the influential artist known best for hits including "Okie From Muskogee" and "Sing Me Back Home," has died. He was 79. Haggard died Wednesday, on his birthday, of pneumonia, according to multiple news sources, including The Associated Press.

Merle Haggard: 5 Songs to Remember Him By

died on April 6, 2016 –his 79th birthday –but his songslive on. He serenaded listeners for decades, creating what came to be known as “outlaw countryâ€9d as he moved fromthe lush “Nashville Soundâ€9d of mainstream country to a “Bakersfield Soundâ€9d full of twangy guitars and fiddles.He recorded38 No. 1 hits and landednumerous accolades, frommultiple Grammy awards to a placein the Country Music Hall of Fame. Here are five songs to remember him by.

Tammy Wynette and the Sad Truth about Happy Endings

"The sad part about happy endings is there's nothing to write about."

Googling Greer Garson

Why was Oscar-winning actress Greer Garson trending on Google more than a decade after her death?