Died December 10

Rocky Colavito (1933–2024), Cleveland’s great MLB slugger

Rocky Colavito was a popular Major League Baseball player with the Cleveland Indians and Detroit Tigers in the 1950s and ‘60s, a six-time all-star who was one of the great sluggers of his era.

Michael Cole (1940–2024), The Mod Squad actor

Michael Cole was an actor best known for playing Pete Cochran in the 1960s and ‘70s crime drama, “The Mod Squad,” and a 64-episode stint on “General Hospital.” 

Shirley Anne Field (1936–2023), actress in Alfie, Santa Barbara 

Shirley Anne Field was a British actress known for roles in such films as “Saturday Night and Sunday Morning” and “Alfie,” as well as in the TV soap opera “Santa Barbara.” 

J.J. Barnes (1943–2022), "Baby Please Come Back Home” singer 

J.J. Barnes was a soul singer best known for his 1967 hit song “Baby Please Come Back Home.”  

Paul Silas (1943–2022), three-time NBA champion  

Paul Silas was a 3-time NBA champion and a head coach who was the first NBA coach of LeBron James.

Grant Wahl (1973–2022), acclaimed writer for Sports Illustrated

Grant Wahl was a sportswriter who focused on college basketball and soccer, including covering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Les Emmerson (1944–2021), writer of the classic rock anthem "Signs"

Les Emmerson was a Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote the classic rock anthem "Signs," which was a hit song for his band the Five Man Electrical Band.

Michael Nesmith (1942–2021), member of the Monkees

Michael Nesmith was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter with the Monkees and the First National Band.

Carol Sutton (1944–2020), actress in “Steel Magnolias,” “Monster’s Ball”

Carol Sutton was an actress known for roles in movies and TV shows including “Steel Magnolias” and “Queen Sugar.”

Tommy "Tiny" Lister (1958–2020), starred in 'Friday'

Tommy "Tiny" Lister was an actor known for his roles in 'Friday' and 'The Dark Knight.'

Philip McKeon (1964–2019), “Alice” star

Played Alice’s son Tommy on the popular sitcom..

Zarley Zalapski (1968 – 2017), former NHL defenseman

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Former NHL defenseman Zarley Zalapski has died at age 49, according to the Calgary Flames. No cause of death was given.

Bruce Brown (1937–2017), director of the influential surf movie “Endless Summer”

His film brought surfing into mainstream culture.

Simeon Booker (1918–2017), first full-time African-American reporter at The Washington Post

His courageous coverage of the civil rights movement brought it national attention.

Ken Hechler (1914 - 2016), West Virginia congressman

Ken Hechler, a former West Virginia congressman and author, died Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016. He was 102.

Bill Dineen (1932 - 2016), Stanley Cup champ with Red Wings

Bill Dineen, former professional hockey player and coach, died Saturday, December 10, 2016, at his home in Lake George, New York, according to The Associated Press. He was 84.

Dolph Schayes (1928 - 2015), 12-time NBA All-Star with the 76ers

NBA Hall of Famer Dolph Schayes died Thursday at the age of 87.

What's Happening, Shirley Hemphill!!

We love sitcom stars of days gone by... like sassy waitress Shirley Hemphill...

Otis Redding: The Other Day the Music Died

We remember the plane crash that took the lives of Otis Redding and his bandmates.

World's Greatest Stand-up: Richard Pryor

At the very top of Comedy Central's list of all-time greatest stand-up comedians, the funniest of them all, is Richard Pryor.