Died December 13

His hits included “The Chokin’ Kind” and “Get Down, Get Down (Get on the Floor).”

Emil Richards was a percussionist who played vibraphone and other instruments with some of the great musicians of the 20th century and on popular theme songs.

Richard Hatcher was the mayor of Gary, Indiana, for 20 years, from 1968 to 1988.

Songs included “(You Don’t Know) How Glad I Am” and “Guess Who I Saw Today”…

Frank Lary, former All-Star Detroit Tigers pitcher, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, after being hospitalized with pneumonia, according to The Associated Press. He was 87.

Tommy Nobis, longtime Atlanta Falcons linebacker, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2017, following an extended illness, according to The Associated Press. He was 74.

The Canadian actor was best known for his role as kind-hearted psychiatrist-dad Jason Seaver on the 1980s family sitcom “Growing Pains.”

The Nobel Prize-winning economist was known for his study of game theory.

It’s been 50 years since Grandma Moses’ death, but she still stands as a great inspiration for following your dreams, no matter your age…

As lead guitarist for the Lovin’ Spoonful, Zal Yanovsky helped shape the groovy sound of a generation.