Carol Robles-Román (1962–2023), former Deputy Mayor of New York City 

Carol Robles-Román was an attorney and one of the longest serving deputy mayors in New York City's history.

Lily Renée Phillips (1921–2022), pioneering comic book artist

Lily Ren ée Phillips was one of the first women working in the comic book industry, drawing Señorita Rio in the 1940s.

Marilyn Loden (1946–2022), coined the phrase “glass ceiling”

Marilyn Loden was a diversity advocate who coined the phrase “glass ceiling” and successfully fought for U.S. Navy women to serve on submarines.

Richard Roat (1933–2022), actor who appeared on "Seinfeld"

Richard Roat was a longtime character actor who appeared on “Seinfeld,” “Friends,” and “Cheers.”

William Reynolds (1931–2022), star of “The F.B.I.”

William Reynolds was one of the stars of the 1960s-‘70s TV show “The F.B.I.”

Steve White (1973–2022), former Tampa Bay defensive end 

Steve White was a former NFL defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who later became an NFL blogger for SB Nation.

Mikhail Gorbachev (1931–2022), last leader of the Soviet Union

Mikhail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union, who presided over the collapse of the U.S.S.R. and won the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in ending the Cold War.

Charlbi Dean (1990–2022), “Black Lightning” actress 

Charlbi Dean was a model and actress best known for a recurring role as the assassin Syonide on the CW superhero series “Black Lightning.”

Uma Pemmaraju (1958–2022), original Fox News anchor

Uma Pemmaraju was one of the original anchors when Fox News launched in 1996.

Dean “Diz” Laird (1921–2022), World War II flying ace

Dean “Diz” Laird was the only World War II U.S. Navy pilot to shoot down both German and Japanese planes.

Art Oberto (2022), The sausage and jerky king of Seattle 

Art Oberto grew his father’s sausage company into one of the largest producers of beef jerky in the United States.

Clayton Jacobson II (1933–2022), Jet Ski trailblazer

Clayton Jacobson II was credited with inventing a personal motorized watercraft that would later become known as the Jet Ski.   

Robert LuPone (1946–2022), “A Chorus Line” star

Robert LuPone was an actor who was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Zach in the original Broadway cast of “A Chorus Line.”

Roland Mesnier (1944–2022), longtime White House pastry chef

Roland Mesnier was the White House pastry chef for 25 years, serving five presidents.

Mable John (1930–2022), first woman signed to Motown Records

Mable John was a blues singer who became the first woman solo artist signed to Motown Records.

Joey DeFrancesco (1971–2022), Hammond Organ Jazz legend 

Joey DeFrancesco was considered by many to be the best Jazz Hammond B3 organ player in the world.

E. Bryant Crutchfield (1937–2022), Trapper Keeper inventor 

E. Bryant Crutchfield  was the inventor of the Trapper Keeper, a binder with folders inside that was extremely popular with middle school and high school students in the 1980s.  

Joe E. Tata (1936–2022), “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor 

Joe E. Tata was an actor best known for playing Nat, the kind owner of the Peach Pit diner on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

Gerald Potterton (1931–2022), “Heavy Metal” director 

Gerald Potterton was a director and animator best known for directing the 1981 animated cult classic film “Heavy Metal.”

Len Dawson (1935–2022), Hall of Fame quarterback 

Len Dawson was a Hall of Fame quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a victory in Super Bowl IV.  

Gary Gaines (1949–2022), “Friday Night Lights” coach 

Gary Gaines was the legendary Texas high school football coach who was the subject of the book and movie “Friday Night Lights.”

Jerry Allison (1939–2022), Buddy Holly and The Crickets drummer 

Jerry Allison was the drummer for Buddy Holly and the Crickets (The Crickets), the highly influential early rock and roll band fronted by Buddy Holly.

Virginia Patton (1925–2022), “It’s a Wonderful Life” actress 

Virginia Patton was an actress who is best remembered for playing the sister-in-law of Jimmy Stewart’s George Bailey in the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.”   

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.

Hanae Mori (1926–2022), influential Japanese fashion designer

Hanae Mori was a fashion designer who combined Western fashion with elements from her native Japan as she dressed international superstars.

Nafis Sadik (1929–2022), first woman to lead a United Nations agency

Nafis Sadik was a champion of international women’s rights and the first woman to lead a United Nations agency.

Randy Martin (2022), “Texas Flip N Move” star

Randy Martin was a professional home renovator and a star of the DIY Network’s reality show “Texas Flip N Move.”

Wolfgang Petersen (1941–2022), director of “Das Boot,” “The NeverEnding Story”

Wolfgang Petersen was the Oscar-nominated director of movies including “Das Boot,” “Air Force One,” and “The NeverEnding Story.”

Pete Carril (1930–2022), legendary former Princeton basketball coach 

Pete Carril was the head basketball coach at Princeton University for 30 years, leading them to 11 NCAA tournament appearances.

Steve Grimmett (1959–2022), Grim Reaper lead singer

Steve Grimmett was the lead singer for the British heavy metal band Grim Reaper, known for songs including “See You in Hell.”

Teddy Ray (1990–2022), comedian featured on “Wild ‘n Out”

Teddy Ray was a comedian known for appearances on TV shows including “Wild ‘n Out” and “Pause with Sam Jay.”

Nicholas Evans (1950–2022), “The Horse Whisperer” author  

Nicholas Evans was a British author who wrote the bestselling novel “The Horse Whisperer.” 

Robyn Griggs (1973–2022), “Another World” star

Robyn Griggs was an actress best known for starring as Maggie Cory on the soap opera “Another World.”

Denise Dowse (1958–2022), “Beverly Hills, 90210” actress

Denise Dowse was a longtime character actress who starred as vice principal Yvonne Teasley on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

Anne Heche (1969–2022), longtime movie and TV star

Anne Heche was a popular actress whose many TV and film credits included “Cedar Rapids,” “Donnie Brasco,” and “Hung.” 

Bill Pitman (1920–2022), legendary Wrecking Crew guitarist  

Bill Pitman was a legendary session guitarist who was a member of the Wrecking Crew, elite studio musicians who played on some of the greatest pop and rock songs.

Manuel Ojeda (1940–2022), Mexican actor starred in “Romancing the Stone”

Manuel Ojeda was one of the most popular actors in Mexico who is known to U.S. audiences for his role as the villain Colonel Zolo in “Romancing the Stone.

Janice Bluestein Longone (1933–2022), America's foremost cookbook expert

Janice Bluestein Longone was an antiquarian bookseller whose collection of tens of thousands of American cookbooks provided an archive of the nation’s culinary history.

Gene LeBell (1932–2022), the “Godfather of Grappling” and legendary stuntman 

Gene LeBell was a legendary stuntman and martial artistknown for pioneering mixed martial arts who trained .

Ryan Fellows (2022), “Street Outlaws: Fastest in America” star

Ryan Fellows was a cast member of the Discovery reality show “Street Outlaws: Fastest in America.”

Raymond Briggs (1934–2022), children’s author known for “The Snowman”

Raymond Briggs was a British author and illustrator of graphic novels and children’s books including the beloved classic “The Snowman.”

Lamont Dozier (1941–2022), songwriter for the Supremes and the Four Tops

Lamont Dozier was one third of the Holland-Dozier-Holland songwriting and production team, known for dozens of hit Motown singles in the 1960s and ‘70s.

David McCullough (1933–2022), Pulitzer-winning author of “Truman,” “John Adams”

David McCullough was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author of popular history narratives, as well as the narrator of films including “Seabiscuit.”

Issey Miyake (1938–2022), influential fashion designer

Issey Miyake was an influential Japanese fashion designer known for intricate pleats and signature perfumes.

Olivia Newton-John (1948–2022), “Grease” star and chart-topping singer

Olivia Newton-John was a singer and actress known for a country-turned-pop musical career and for roles in movies including “Grease.”

Sam Gooden (1934–2022), founding member of The Impressions

Sam Gooden was an original member and baritone voice for the legendary Chicago soul group The Impressions.   

Judith Durham (1943–2022), former lead vocalist of The Seekers 

Judith Durham was the former lead vocalist for the Australian folk-pop group The Seekers, known for their hit song “Georgy Girl.”   

Clu Gulager (1928–2022), “The Virginian” star

Clu Gulager was an actor known for starring roles in “The Virginian” and “The Return of the Living Dead.”

Roger E. Mosley (1938–2022), “Magnum, P.I.” star

Roger E. Mosley was an actor who starred in “Magnum, P.I.” as helicopter pilot Theodore “T.C.” Calvin.