Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop

When puppeteer Shari Lewis died Aug. 2, 1998, the world lost a gentle soul who knew how to entertain children like few others.

David Huddleston (1930 - 2016), The Big Lebowski actor

David Huddleston, an actor who was known best for “The Big Lebowski” and “Santa Claus: The Movie,” died Aug. 2, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 85.

Ara Parseghian (1923 - 2017), Notre Dame football coach

Legendary head coach led Fighting Irish to 2 national football titles…

Judith Jones (1924–2017), editor of Julia Child’s cookbooks

Legendary editor of Julia Child’s cookbooks…

Steve Holland (1954–2020), Molly Hatchet guitarist

Steve Holland was a guitarist for the popular Southern rock band Molly Hatchet during their hit years. He was the last surviving original member of the band’s classic lineup.

Russell LeeRoy Pickett (2020), one of few soldiers to survive first wave of D-Day

Russell LeeRoy Pickett was in the first wave of U.S. soldiers to storm Normandy Beach on D-Day. He was honored in 2019 at the 75th anniversary event held in Normandy.

Bob Ryland (1920–2020), first Black professional tennis player

Bob Ryland was a professional tennis player who was the first Black player to compete professionally.

Vin Scully (1927–2022), iconic Dodgers sportscaster

Vin Scully was one of the most iconic baseball broadcasters ever, having spent a remarkable 67 years as the lone sportscaster for the Dodgers on both radio and television.

Melissa Bank (1961–2022), author of “The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing”

Melissa Bank was the author of the influential 1999 best seller “The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing.”

Vincent Speranza (1925–2023), paratrooper who put beer in his helmet 

Vincent Speranza was a paratrooper during World War II who carried beer in his helmet for a wounded friend during the Battle of the Bulge.

Clifton Oliver (1975–2023), starred in The Lion King onstage

Clifton Oliver was a popular Broadway actor who appeared in such hits as “The Lion King” and the Lin-Manuel Miranda musical “In the Heights.”