Introduced the U.S. to sugar snap peas, mango, alfalfa sprouts, habanero peppers, blood oranges and starfruit.
Died January 2020
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Van Impe was known for his extensive memorization of The King James Bible.
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Sonny Grosso (1930–2020), detective inspired Oscar-winning film “The French Connection”
by Kirk FoxGross and partner Eddie Egan took down a major heroin trafficking ring.
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He covered events from the Kennedy assassination to the September 11 attacks and beyond.
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John Karlen (1933–2020), starred as Willie Loomis on cult favorite “Dark Shadows”
by Kirk FoxWon an Emmy for his role as Tyne Daly’s Husband on “Cagney & Lacey.”
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Jones was especially beloved for appearing in drag as a variety of “Screechy Middle-Aged Women.”
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Made memorable appearances in “The Sting,” “Car Wash” and “The Untouchables.”
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Won five national championships as longtime coach of Dematha High School.
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He made sure not one of his country’s dead would be forgotten.
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Played with John Coltrane and Miles Davis.