Arlene Pieper Stine (1930–2021), first woman to finish a marathon

Arlene Pieper Stine became the first woman to officially finish a sanctioned marathon in 1959, when she ran the Pikes Peak Marathon.

Lance Waldroup (1990–2021), star of “Moonshiners” reality show

Lance Waldroup was a star of the Discovery reality series “Moonshiners.”

Lawrence Otis Graham (1961–2021), author who explored race in America

Lawrence Otis Graham was a lawyer and author whose examinations of race and privilege in America became best-sellers.

David Mintz (1931–2021), inventor of Tofutti vegan ice cream

David Mintz was the inventor of Tofutti, the first commercially successful vegan ice cream.

Geoffrey Scott (1942–2021), actor who played Mark Jennings on “Dynasty”

Geoffrey Scott was an actor known for roles including Mark Jennings on the popular 1980s soap opera “Dynasty.”

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.

Margaret Maron (1938–2021), award-winning mystery novelist

Margaret Maron was a mystery novelist known for books including her Sigrid Harald series.

Irv Cross (1939–2021), pioneering sportscaster

Irv Cross was a football player and sportscaster who became the first Black sports analyst on national television and co-hosted “The NFL Today.”

Bill Wright (1936–2021), first Black golfer to win a USGA title

Bill Wright was the first Black golfer to win a United States Golf Association (USGA) event, 1959’s Amateur Public Links Championship in Denver.

Lawrence Ferlinghetti (1919–2021), poet who owned City Lights bookstore

Lawrence Ferlinghetti was a poet who co-founded and owned the famed City Lights bookstore in San Francisco and championed Beat poets including .

James Burke (2021), “O-o-h Child” singer with the Five Stairsteps

James Burke was a member of the Five Stairsteps, who had a hit in 1970 with “O-o-h Child.”

Douglas Turner Ward (1930–2021), pioneer of Black theater

Douglas Turner Ward was an actor, playwright, and director who co-founded New York’s Negro Ensemble Company.

U-Roy (1942–2021), Jamaican musician who pioneered toasting

U-Roy was a Jamaican musician who pioneered toasting, a precursor to rap music in which a DJ talked over the records he was playing.

Dianna Ortiz (1958–2021), nun who survived kidnapping and founded anti-torture group

Dianna Ortiz was a Catholic nun who was abducted and tortured while serving as a missionary in Guatemala, and later foundedtheTorture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International(TASSC).

Arturo Di Modica (1941–2021), Wall Street’s “Charging Bull” sculptor

Arturo Di Modica was a sculptor known for his “Charging Bull,” which became a beloved landmark after he secretly placed it on Wall Street in the middle of the night.

Prince Markie Dee (1968–2021), the Fat Boys' rapper

Prince Markie Dee was a rapper with the legendary hip-hop group the Fat Boys who were hugely popular in the 1980's.

Rush Limbaugh (1951–2021), iconic conservative talk show host

Rush Limbaugh was a conservative radio talk show host known as one of the most iconic voices of the political right for more than 30 years.

Carman (1956–2021), contemporary Christian singer and songwriter

Carman was a popular contemporary Christian singer and songwriter known for songs including “The Champion.”

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.

Ari Gold (1974–2021), trailblazing LGBTQ musician and DJ

Ari Gold was a singer, songwriter, and DJ known for songs including “Where the Music Takes You.”

Melvin Banks (1934–2021), founder of Christian publishing house Urban Ministries, Inc.

Melvin Banks was the founder of Urban Ministries, Inc., the largest Black Christian publishing house in the U.S.

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.

Brayden Smith (1996–2021), five-time “Jeopardy!” champion

Brayden Smith was a five-time “Jeopardy!” champion, who appeared on the show in some of last episodes.

S. Prestley Blake (1914–2021), co-founder of Friendly’s restaurant chain

S. Prestley Blake co-founded the Friendly’s chain of restaurants along with his brother, Curtis Blake.

Chick Corea (1941–2021), pioneering jazz fusion keyboardist

Chick Corea was a legendary Grammy-winning jazz keyboardist who pioneered jazz fusion as a member of Miles Davis's band and in his solo career.

Marty Schottenheimer (1943–2021), longtime NFL head coach

Marty Schottenheimer was a longtime NFL head coach who was one of only eight coaches in history with 200 wins.

Billy Brown (1952–2021), patriarch of “Alaskan Bush People” reality series

Billy Brown was a reality TV star known for the long-running “Alaskan Bush People.”

Ron Wright (1953–2021), U.S. Representative from Texas

Ron Wright was a Republican U.S. Representative from Texas’ 6th congressional district, in the Arlington area.

Mary Wilson (1944–2021), founding member of the Supremes

Mary Wilson was an R&B singer who was a founding member of the Supremes.

George P. Shultz (1920–2021), U.S. Secretary of State under Reagan

George P. Shultz was the U.S. Secretary of State under , shaping foreign policy during the Cold War.

Leon Spinks (1953–2021), former heavyweight boxing champ

Leon Spinks was a boxer who became the heavyweight champion in 1978 after beating in a shocking upset.

Christopher Plummer (1929–2021), Oscar winner who starred in “The Sound of Music”

Christopher Plummer was a prolific actor whose decades-long career included a star turn as Captain Georg von Trapp in the classic 1965 movie musical “The Sound of Music.”

Millie Hughes-Fulford (1945–2021), first female payload specialist for NASA

Millie Hughes-Fulford was the first woman to go into space as a payload specialist, the scientists who work aboard NASA’s space missions.

Dianne Durham (1968–2021), first Black national gymnastics champion

Dianne Durham was the first Black gymnast to win a U.S. national championship, in 1983.

Danny Ray (1935–2021), James Brown’s longtime emcee and cape man

Danny Ray was longtime personal valet and emcee, who became an integral part of the singer’s stage show as his “cape man.”

Grant Jackson (1942–2021), pitcher for the 1979 World Series-winning Pirates

Grant Jackson was an MLB pitcher who helped the Pittsburgh Pirates win the 1979 World Series.

Dustin Diamond (1977–2021), starred as Screech in “Saved by the Bell”

Dustin Diamond was an actor best known for starring as Samuel Screech Powers in Saved by the Bell and its spin-offs.