Alvin Attles (1936–2024), Golden State Warriors Hall of Famer 

Alvin Attles was a longtime NBA player, coach, executive and basketball Hall of Famer who spent more than 60 years with the Golden State Warriors.

Maurice Kanbar (1929–2022), creator of Skyy Vodka and the sweater defuzzer

Maurice Kanbar was an inventor and entrepreneur whose creations included Skyy Vodka and the D-Fuzz-It device for sweaters.

Tom Weiskopf (1942–2022), former British Open golf champion 

Tom Weiskopf was a pro golfer who won 16 PGA Tour titles including the 1973 British Open and then became a prominent golf course designer.

Tom T. Hall (1936–2021), country music's "storyteller"

Tom T. Hall was a Country Music Hall of Fame singer-songwriter called "The Storyteller" who wrote "Harper Valley PTA."

Justin Townes Earle (1982–2020), singer-songwriter, Steve Earle’s son

Justin Townes Earle was an Americana singer-songwriter and the son of alternative country musician Steve Earle.

Frankie Banali (1951–2020), Quiet Riot drummer    

Drummer for Quiet Riot’s classic hit-making line-up, Frankie Banali also played with W.A.S.P.

Chi Chi DeVayne (1985–2020), “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star

Chi Chi DeVayne (born Zavion Davenport) was a drag queen best known for starring on “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Jerry Lewis (1926 - 2017), legendary slapstick comedian

Legendary comic was known for slapstick comedy and for hosting the MDA telethon…

Matt Roberts (1978–2016), 3 Doors Down guitarist

Former guitarist for the band 3 Doors Down.

Brian Rix (1924 - 2016), British actor

Brian Rix, a British actor and campaigner for people with learning disabilities, died Aug. 20, 2016, after a long illness, according to The Guardian. He was 92.

Funny Phyllis Diller

Phyllis Diller was an original. And for generations of funny women, she was an inspiration.