Harry Chandler (1921–2024), Pearl Harbor survivor

Harry Chandler was a U.S. Navy veteran and one of the last survivors of the attack on Pearl Harbor that thrust the U.S. into World War II.

Klee Benally (1975–2023), Navajo activist and musician 

Klee Benally was a Navajo activist, artist, writer, and musician who fought to protect sacred sites, battled for Native American rights, and co-founded the political punk band Blackfire.

Tom Wilkinson (1948–2023), The Full Monty star

Tom Wilkinson was an English actor whose performances in “Michael Clayton” and “In the Bedroom” earned him two Academy Award nominations and who is arguably best known for his work in “The Full Monty” and “Shakespeare in Love.”

Uche Nwaneri (1984–2022), Jacksonville Jaguars offensive guard 

Uche Nwaneri was an offensive guard with the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2007 to 2013.

Sam Jones (1933–2021), Boston Celtics legend

Sam Jones was a legendary shooting guard for the Boston Celtics who helped them win 10 NBA Championships during his career.

Brenda Banks (1949–2020), pioneering animator who worked on “Wizards,” “King of the Hill”

Brenda Banks was one of the first Black women to work as an animator, with credits including “Wizards,” “The Simpsons,” and “King of the Hill.”

Alto Reed (1948–2020), Bob Seger saxophonist

Alto Reed was the longtime saxophonist for Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

Dawn Wells (1938–2020), "Gilligan's Island" star

Dawn Wells played the down-to-earth farm girl Mary Ann on the 1960s sitcom

Erica Garner (1990–2017), activist for police accountablity

Daughter of Eric Garner, 21st century civil rights icon.

George Kosana (1935 - 2016), Night of the Living Dead actor

Actor George Kosana played the sheriff in the classic zombie movie “Night of the Living Dead.”

Tyrus Wong (1910 - 2016), Bambi animator

Tyrus Wong, the artist whose drawings provided the visual inspiration for the Disney classic “Bambi,” died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016. He was 106.

Allan Williams (1930 - 2016), first manager of the Beatles

Allan Williams, the first manager of the Beatles, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, according to multiple news sources. He was 86.

Doug Atkins (1930 - 2015), Hall of Fame NFL defensive lineman

Doug Atkins, a defensive lineman who was elected to both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and College Football Hall of Fame, has died at 85.

Artie Shaw's Difficult Stardom

The clarinet doesn't always get a prominent place in jazz music, but Artie Shaw made it swing.