Died August 2012

Composer Marvin Hamlisch, who would have celebrated his 70th birthday June 2, won every major creative award possible during his lifetime.

Even as she found success and fame and fortune in the “man’s world” of publishing, Helen Gurley Brown’s life was dedicated to girls.

First man on the moon Neil Armstrong routinely credited the thousands of scientists, technicians, and others who made his historic flight possible.

He was the puppeteer behind Count von Count on “Sesame Street” and Gobo Fraggle on “Fraggle Rock.”

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

He cowrote “Kokomo” for the Beach Boys.

His other movies included “Days of Thunder” and “Beverly Hills Cop II.”

He was an award-winning documentary filmmaker.

His bestselling books included “Don’t Get Too Comfortable” and “Fraud.”