Francisco San Martin (1985–2025), Days of Our Lives actor

Francisco San Martin was an actor known for roles in such TV shows as “Days of Our Lives” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.”

David Lynch (1946–2025), creator of Twin Peaks

David Lynch was an acclaimed surrealist director best known for challenging works like “Eraserhead,” “Mulholland Drive,” and “Blue Velvet,” as well as the cult hit television show “Twin Peaks.” 

Bob Uecker (1934–2025), Milwaukee Brewers broadcasting legend

Bob Uecker was a former major league baseball catcher who became the longtime broadcaster for the Milwaukee Brewers, as well as a comedic actor known for “Mr. Belvedere” and “Major League.”

Don Catlin (1938–2024), leader of anti-doping sports research 

Don Catlin was a researcher of sports doping and steroids who pioneered methods to identify new and previously undetected steroid use in athletes. 

David Gail (1965–2024), actor in Beverly Hills, 90210 and Port Charles 

David Gail was an actor best known for his roles in such TV shows as “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Port Charles.” 

Peter Schickele (1935–2024), composer known as P. D. Q. Bach

Peter Schickele was a composer and humorist best known for his comedic musical compositions, released under his persona, P. D. Q. Bach.

Lupe Serrano (1930–2023), ballerina who danced with Nureyev

Lupe Serrano was a prima ballerina with the renowned American Ballet Theatre.

Charles E. McGee (1919–2022), Tuskegee Airman who flew in three wars

Charles E. McGee was a Tuskegee Airman who flew combat missions in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

Phil Spector (1939–2021), influential record producer convicted of murder

Phil Spector was a record producer who worked with artists including the Beatles and Ike & Tina Turner. At the time of his death, he was serving a prison sentence of 19 years to life for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson.

Christopher Tolkien (1924–2020), J.R.R. Tolkien's son who edited his Middle-Earth legends

Christopher Tolkien was the youngest son of “Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien, who edited and published his father’s work in the years after his death. He has died, the Tolkien Society announced Thursday.

John Bogle (1929–2019), founder of the Vanguard Group

John Bogle (1929 - 2019) was the revolutionary financial professional who founded the Vanguard Group and invented the first index mutual fund. His company thrives today as the leader in the mutual-funds industry, employing over 16,000 people and serving over 20 million investors.

Matt Dike (1961–2018), co-founder of record label Delicious Vinyl

Worked with the Beastie Boys on their masterpiece “Paul’s Boutique.”

Jo Jo White (1946 – 2018), Boston Celtics legend

Hall of Famer won 2 NBA championships with the Celtics…

William Onyeabor (1946–2017), pioneering funk musician

Pioneering funk musician from Nigeria.

Eugene "Gene" Cernan (1934 - 2017), astronaut who walked on the Moon

Eugene "Gene" Cernan, the former NASA astronaut who remains the last human being to date to set foot on the surface of the moon, died Monday, Jan. 16, 2017.

Ted Marchibroda (1931–2016), former Colts head coach

Ted Marchibroda was aformer Colts head coach and broadcaster.

Russell Johnson, the Professor of Gilligan's Island

For three seasons Johnson charmed audiences and castaways alike as "The Professor" on "Gilligan's Island."

Carole Lombard and the Screwball Comedy

In the 1930s, movies were a favorite escape from life's trials and tribulations. Most popular were screwball comedies, and one of the queens of the genre was Carole Lombard...