Jon McBride (1943–2024), NASA astronaut and space shuttle pilot 

Jon McBride was a NASA astronaut, test pilot, and space shuttle pilot who flew the first-ever mission with seven people on board.

William Friedkin (1935–2023), award-winning director of The Exorcist

William Friedkin was an award-winning director and screenwriter who was best known for "The Exorcist" and "The French Connection." 

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.”

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.”

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.

Jane Withers (1926–2021), child star and “Josephine the Plumber” in commercials

Jane Withers was an actress who was a child star in the 1930s and later became known for Comet cleanser commercials, where she played Josephine the Plumber.

Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas (1951–2021), founding member of Kool & the Gang

Dennis “Dee Tee” Thomas was one of the founding members of Kool & the Gang, playing saxophone and other instruments.

Trevor Moore (1980–2021), comedian with “The Whitest Kids U’ Know”

Trevor Moore was a comedian who was a founding member of the sketch comedy troupe “The Whitest Kids U’ Know.”

Markie Post (1950–2021), “Night Court” star

Markie Post was an actress known for roles in “Night Court,” “The Fall Guy,” and “Hearts Afire.”

Constance Weldon (1932–2020), pioneering tuba player

Constance Weldon was a pioneering tuba player believed to be the first woman to play the tuba in a major American orchestra when she joined the Boston Pops in 1955.

Deidre Davis Butler (1955–2020), disability rights advocate

Deidre Davis Butlerwas a champion for disability rights and a lawyer who helped draft the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Stan Mikita (1940–2018), Chicago Blackhawks legend

NHL Hall of Famer is the Blackhawks all-time leading scorer.

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…

Bryan Clauson (1989 - 2016), dirt track racer

Dirt track racer Bryan Clauson died Sunday of injuries sustained in a crash, according to the United States Auto Club (USAC). He was 27.