Died August

He was also a script writer for “The Young and the Restless.”

Wheeler was a veteran actor with dozens of credits to his name.

Hale also spent three years on the “General Hospital” spin-off, “Port Charles.”

He also had a memorable role in the hit Eddie Murphy film, “Coming to America.”

He also trained Einstein, the sheepdog from “Back to the Future.”

He wrote “The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right.”

His detailed work graces New York City’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

He had roles in two different “Star Trek” series.

Scoop was known for work with artists like Missy Elliott, plus his hit, “Be Faithful.”

She was a strong force for addiction recovery in her son’s life.