John Keil (2017), creator and voice of McGruff the Crime Dog

John “Jack” Keil, creator and voice of McGruff the Crime Dog, died Aug. 25 at home, according to The Associated Press. He was 94.

Rich Piana (1971 - 2017), champion bodybuilder

Rich Piana, champion bodybuilder and controversial social media celebrity, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, two weeks after being placed in a medically induced coma, according to People.com. He was 46.

Roy Lunn (1925 - 2017), engineer of iconic autos

The British-born automotive engineerdesigned sports cars and the S.U.V.

Jay Thomas (1948 - 2017), actor on Cheers, Murphy Brown

Actor known for recurring roles on “Cheers” and “Murphy Brown”…

John Abercrombie (1944–2017), jazz-rock guitarist

John Abercrombie, renowned jazz-rock guitarist, has died at the age of 72, according to multiple news sources.

Rafael 'Felo' Ramirez (1923 - 2017), Miami Marlins broadcaster

Rafael “Felo” Ramirez, Hall of Fame Spanish-language radio voice of the Miami Marlins, has died at the age of 94, according to multiple news sources.

Bea Wain (1917 - 2017), big band singer

Popular singer during the big band era…

Janusz Glowacki (1938 - 2017), Antigone in New York playwright

Janusz Glowacki, the renowned Polish-born U.S. playwright and screenwriter whose “Antigone in New York” won a 1998 critics award, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 78.

Brian Aldiss (1925 - 2017), sci-fi writer

Brian Aldiss, the acclaimed English science fiction writer, died Aug. 19, 2017, in Oxford, England.

Albert "Sonny" Burgess (1929 - 2017), Sun Records rockabilly singer

Rockabilly musician was a Sun Records veteran...

Jerry Lewis (1926 - 2017), legendary slapstick comedian

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

Liz MacKean (1964 - 2017), BBC journalist

Ex-BBC journalist was known for her hard-hitting exposés…

Dick Gregory (1932–2017), legendary comedian and activist

Dick Gregory, the legendary stand-up comedian and civil rights activist, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, in Washington, D.C., according to multiple news sources. He was 84.

Turku, Finland, Attack Victims

Two people died in a knife attack.

Sonny Landham (1941 - 2017), Predator star

Actor co-starred in “Predator”…

Sir Bruce Forsyth (1928 - 2017), Strictly Come Dancing host

British TV legend hosted "Strictly Come Dancing" and "The Generation Game"...

Barcelona Van Crash Victims

At least 14 dead in two attacks in Spain...

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

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

Jo Walker-Meador (1924 - 2017), CMA executive director

Jo Walker-Meador, who rose from the Country Music Association’s office manager to lead the organization for 29 years, died in Nashville on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, following a stroke.

Robert Yancy (1977 - 2017), Natalie Cole's only child

Musician was legendary singer Natalie Cole's only child...

Joi “SJ” Harris, motorcycle racer and stuntwoman

Stunt performer died in an accident on the set of “Deadpool 2”…

Frank Broyles (1924 - 2017), Arkansas head football coach

Former Arkansas head football coach led Razorbacks to a national title in 1964…

Sierra Leone Mudslide Victims

More than 300 people killed...

Burkina Faso Restaurant Attack Victims

At least 18 people were killed at a Turkish restaurant in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, in what officials called a terrorist attack.

Joseph Bologna (1934 - 2017), Oscar-nominated actor and screenwriter

Actor co-wrote the Oscar-nominated film “Lovers and Other Strangers”…

Bryan Murray (1942 - 2017), NHL coach and general manager

Bryan Murray, longtime NHL coach and general manager, died Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017, after a lengthy battle with colon cancer, according to multiple news sources. He was 74.

Yisrael Kristal (1903–2017), world’s oldest man

World’s oldest man and Holocaust survivor.

Ruth Pfau (1929 - 2017), nun known as Pakistan’s Mother Theresa

Pakistan’s Mother Theresa aided fight against leprosy...

Glen Campbell (1936–2017), chart-topping country singer

Glen Campbell, the "Rhinestone Cowboy" country singer who charted 80 hit songs in a career that lasted more than half a century.

Barbara Cook (1927 - 2017), The Music Man star on Broadway

Broadway legend won a Tony for her role in “The Music Man”…

Haruo Nakajima (1929 - 2017), actor who played Godzilla

Japanese actor played legendary monster Godzilla in the original and 11 sequels.

Don Baylor (1949 - 2017), MLB power hitter

Former MLB outfielder helped Twins win Series, managed Rockies, Cubs…

Darren Daulton (1962 - 2017), World Series champ with the Florida Marlins

Legendary Phillies catcher won 1997 World Series with the Marlins...

Goldy McJohn (1945–2017), Steppenwolf keyboardist

Steppenwolf keyboardist played on “Born To Be Wild,” “Magic Carpet Ride.”

Robert Hardy (1925 - 2017), Harry Potter actor

English actor played minister of magic in 4 “Harry Potter” films…

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

Legendary editor of Julia Child’s cookbooks…

Jeff Brotman (1942 - 2017), Costco cofounder

Costco chairman co-founded the warehouse retailer...

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

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

Mariann Mayberry (1965 - 2017), award-winning stage actress

Award-winning actress had film, TV, theater credits…