Died February 2018

William H. T. Bush (1938 - 2018), brother and uncle to presidents

William H. T. Bush, a wealthy investor and the brother and uncle of presidents, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 79.

Barry Crimmins (1953 – 2018), influential comedian and activist

Helped launch the careers of Denis Leary and Steven Wright…

Penny Vincenzi (1939 – 2018), best-selling author

Her books featured romance and family secrets…

Lewis Gilbert (1920 – 2018), acclaimed director of “Alfie”

Directed 3 James Bond films including “The Spy Who Loved Me”…

Ensa Cosby (2018), Bill Cosby's daughter

Bill Cosby's daughter…

Sridevi (1963 – 2018), Bollywood's first female superstar

Known for her dancing and comic timing…

Emma Chambers (1964 - 2018), British actress starred in "The Vicar of Dibley"

Emma Chambers, the British actress known for her roles in the TV series “The Vicar of Dibley” and the film “Notting Hill,” died Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018, according to The Associated Press. She was 53.

Barbara Ann Alston (1943–2018), co-founder of girl group the Crystals

Barbara Ann Alston, co-founder of the girl group the Crystals, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2018, in Charlotte, following a battle with the flu, according to multiple news sources. She was 74.

Nanette Fabray (1920–2018), Award-winning actress and humanitarian

Nanette Fabray, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress and humanitarian.

Rev. Billy Graham (1918–2018), preacher who counseled U.S. presidents

MONTREAT, N.C. (AP) — The Rev. Billy Graham, who transformed American religious life through his preaching and activism, becoming a counselor to presidents and the most widely heard Christian evangelist in history, died Wednesday. He was 99.

Jim Bridwell (1944 -2018), legendary climber

Known for his daring ascents and colorful personality…

Tito Francona (1933 - 2018), former MLB All-Star

John “Tito” Francona, former MLB All-Star and father of Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, died Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2017, according to the Associated Press. He was 84.

Lerone Bennett Jr. (1928–2018), former Ebony magazine editor

Author documented African-American history…

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Victims (2018)

Seventeen people were killed, including 14 students, after a gunman opened fire Wed., Feb. 14, 2018, at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida,  and the .

Jan Maxwell (1956 – 2018), Broadway star

Five-time Tony Award nominee…

Wally Moon (1930 – 2018), National League Rookie of the Year in 1954

His home runs were called “Moon shots”…

Daryle Singletary (1971 – 2018), traditional country singer

Had multiple hit songs in the 90s…

Vic Damone (1928 – 2018), popular crooner

Frank Sinatra said he had "the best pipes in the business"…

Asma Jahangir (1952 – 2018), prominent human rights activist in Pakistan

OnTime Magazine'slist of the 100 most influential womenf

Johann Johannsson (1969 - 2018), award-winning film composer

Johann Johannsson, the award-winning film composer of soundtracks to “The Theory of Everything” and “Sicario,” has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 48.

Reg E. Cathey (1958 - 2018), Emmy-winning "House of Cards" actor

Reg E. Cathey, the Emmy-winning actor who appeared in “House of Cards” and “The Wire,” died Friday, Feb. 9, 2018, according to multiple news sources. He was 59.

John Gavin (1931 - 2018), Hollywood star became ambassador to Mexico

John Gavin, the actor who appeared in “Spartacus,” and “Psycho” before becoming President Ronald Reagan’s ambassador to Mexico, died Friday at age 86.

John Perry Barlow (1947 – 2018), Grateful Dead lyricist and internet activist

Co-founder of the Electronic Frontier Foundation...

Mickey Jones (1941 – 2018), rock drummer turned character actor

Drummed for Dylan, actor on “Justified”…

John Mahoney (1940 – 2018), “Frasier” star

Beloved for his role as Martin Crane on the popular sitcom…

Ndugu Chancler (1952–2018), legendary session drummer

Ndugu Chancler, legendary session drummer who played on Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,” has died at the age of 65, according to multiple news sources.

Edwin Jackson (1991–2018), Indianapolis Colts linebacker

Made 66 tackles with the Colts in 2016.

Jon Huntsman Sr. (1937 - 2018), Utah billionaire donated millions to cancer research

Utah billionaire and philanthropist Jon Huntsman Sr., who overcame poverty to become one of the state's most successful and powerful people, died Friday at age 80, according to The Associated Press.

Dennis Edwards (1943–2018), lead singer of The Temptations

Dennis Edwards, lead singer of Motown’s famed vocal group The Temptations, died Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, according to multiple news sources. He was 74.