The Many Faces of Babe Ruth

Today in 1948 Babe Ruth gave his final farewell at Yankee Stadium. But he never really said goodbye, his likeness a constant feature on screens big and small since he put down his bat...

Joel Cornette (1981 - 2016), Butler University basketball standout

Joel Cornette, a former standout basketball player for Butler University, died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, in a Chicago apartment, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office. He was 35.

John McLaughlin (1927 - 2016), The McLaughlin Group host

John McLaughlin, the legendary television host of “The McLaughlin Group,” died Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 89.

Forever Elvis

Elvis Presley died 40 years ago, but the King lives on.

Thomas "Tommy" Hawkins (1936 - 2017), former Lakers forward

Former NBA forward played for the Lakers during the 1950s, ’60s...

Susan Lindstrom (1944 - 2017), Paper Source founder

Susan Lindstrom, founder of the chain of Paper Source stores, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2017, of metastatic colon cancer, according to the Chicago Tribune. She was 73.

Legend Is Too Small a Word for Aretha Franklin

“Legend” becomes a small word when applied to someone like . Her influence on music is so profound, it is as if she has always been with us, her gospel-tinged siren call both able to kick off a house party or send someone on their loving way into the afterlife. Once she was crowned “the Queen of Soul” fifty-plus years ago, no other artist could assume the mantle, ever. Even after her death, time will likely prove that any attempt to transfer the title will be met by ridicule.

Aretha Franklin (1942–2018), the "Queen of Soul"

Aretha Franklin (1942–2018) was affectionately called “the Queen of Soul.” Blessed with an incredible voice, she was a giant of soul music. Franklin’s signature song was her version of Otis Redding’s “Respect,” released in 1967. Her many hit songs included “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Freeway of Love,” and “Rock Steady.”

Peter Fonda (1940–2019), Hollywood counterculture icon starred in “Easy Rider”

Son of Hollywood legend Henry, brother of Jane, and father of Bridget Fonda.

Richard Williams (1933–2019), “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” animator

Won an Oscar for best visual effects for his work on the film.

Sean Lock (1963–2021), English comedian known for “8 Out of 10 Cats”

Sean Lock was an English comedian and actor known for the British TV show “8 Out of 10 Cats.”

Lucille Times (1921-2021), civil rights activist who fought Rosa Parks's bus driver

Lucille Times was a civil rights activist in Montgomery, Alabama, who started a one-woman bus boycott in 1955 shortly before Martin Luther King Jr. took the boycott citywide to protest Montgomery's discrimination against Black Americans.

Renata Scotto (1934–2023), operatic soprano icon

Renata Scotto was a singer, teacher, and opera director who was widely considered one of the greatest sopranos of her generation.

Jerry Moss (1935–2023), co-founder of A&M Records 

Jerry Moss was a record executive who co-founded A&M Records, for a time the world’s largest independent record company, and was later inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Scott Bloomquist (1963–2024), Hall of Fame dirt track racer

Scott Bloomquist was a Hall of Fame dirt racer who tallied over 600 career wins and nine championships in his storied, decades-long career.

Afa Anoa’i (1942–2024), one half of the WWF’s Wild Samoans

Afa Anoa’i was a professional wrestler, manager, and promoter who was one half of the famed WWF duo The Wild Samoans and the uncle of WWE champion Roman Reigns.