Anne Whitfield (1938–2024), actress in White Christmas

Anne Whitfield was an actress best known for playing Susan Waverly in the classic Hollywood musical, “White Christmas.”

Fulton Kuykendall (1953–2024), Atlanta Falcons linebacker 

Fulton Kuykendall was a linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons in the 1970s and ‘80s as part of their “Gritz Blitz” defense.

Paul Berg (1926–2023), Nobel-winning genetics scientist

Paul Berg was an American biochemist whose work in gene splicing helped lay the foundations for the biotech industry. 

Raquel Welch (1940–2023), Hollywood icon

Raquel Welch was an iconic Hollywood actress of the 1960s and '70s who starred in “The Three Musketeers” and “Fantastic Voyage."

Bappi Lahiri (1952–2022), India’s “Disco King”

Bappi Lahiri was a popular Bollywood singer and composer who was known as the “Disco King” of India.

P.J. O’Rourke (1947–2022), conservative political satirist and author

P.J. O’Rourke was a conservative political satirist, journalist, and author known for books including “Parliament of Whores.”

Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman (1928–2021), one of the first female astronaut candidates

Rhea Hurrle Allison Woltman was a pilot who was one of the Mercury 13, the women who were tested as potential astronaut candidates in the early 1960s.

Johnny Pacheco (1935–2021), musician who helped popularize salsa music

Johnny Pacheco was a musician who co-founded Fania Records, where he helped create salsa music and bring it into the mainstream.

Vincent Jackson (1983–2021), former NFL wide receiver

Vincent Jackson was a former NFL wide receiver who played for the San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Donald Stratton (1922–2020), one of the last survivors of the Pearl Harbor attack

Donald Stratton was a U.S. Navy veteran who survived the attack on the USS Arizona at Pearl Harbor in a daring escape from a burning ship. One of the last to escape the USS Arizona as it became engulfed in flames, Stratton was saved by a sailor on a nearby ship who threw a line for him to grab. In later years, Stratton worked to learn the identity of the sailor who helped — Joe George — and lobbied for George to receive the Bronze Star that was posthumously awarded to him in 2017. With Stratton’s death, only two survivors of the USS Arizona remain.

Nikita Pearl Waligwa (2020), “Queen of Katwe” star

Nikita Pearl Waligwa starred in the 2016 Disney film “Queen of Katwe.” The movie was based on a true story and starred David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyongo. The film follows Ugandan chess prodigy Phiona Mutesi’s rise as she deals with poverty living in a slum in Kampala, Uganda. The film was notable for the use of teenage non-actors in major roles such as Waligwa as Gloria, a young chess player.

Gene Littler (1930 - 2019), former U.S. Open golf champion

Gene Littler was a Hall of Fame golfer who won the 1961 U.S. Open among his 29 career victories on the PGA tour. The San Diego native claimed his first tour title in 1954, winning the hometown San Diego Open as an amateur. He recovered from a cancer diagnosis in 1972 to win four more titles including 3 in 1975 at the age of 45.

Lee Radziwill (1933–2019), stylish sister of Jackie Kennedy

Lee Radziwill (born Caroline Lee Bouvier) was the younger sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, she was a known style icon, and at one time was a Princess. One of her three marriages was to Polish Prince Stanislaw Radziwill, They had two children, Prince Anthony and Princess Anna Christina, before divorcing in 1974. Radziwill had a passion for the arts such as painting and dance, and she was at one time an actress, starring in the TV movie version of “Laura” in 1968.

Stuart McLean (1948–2017), Canadian humorist

Canadian humorist hosted CBC Radio's 'The Vinyl Cafe.'

George Gaynes (1917 - 2016), Punky Brewster co-star

George Gaynes, the actor who played Punky Brewster's adoptive father on the eponymous TV show, has died, according to multiple news sources. He was 98. Gaynes died Monday at his home in North Bend, Washington. No cause of death was disclosed.

Denise Matthews (1959 - 2016), singer better known as Vanity

Denise Matthews, who as Vanity fronted the group Vanity 6 but was known best for collaborating with the legendary singer Prince, has died at a hospital in California. She was 57, according to imdb.com. Matthews' death Feb. 15 in Fremont, California, was confirmed by Gisela Hernandez, spokeswoman for Washington Hospital Health Care System. No cause of death was reported.

McLean Stevenson: Lt. Col. Henry Blake of the 4077th

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Nat King Cole: Unforgettable

Nat King Cole died Feb. 15, 1965. On the anniversary of his death, here are 25 facts about the life and legacy of the legendary singer.

Richard Feynman and the Wonders of Science

It's not every day that we want to listen to a science lecture... but Richard Feynman made science fun.

Ethel Merman: Secrets of La Merm

When most people think of Ethel Merman, they think only of that big, brassy voice. On the anniversary of her birth, we offer 10 things you might not know about La Merm...