Died July 2021

Bergen Williams (1959–2021), played Big Alice on “General Hospital”

Bergen Williams was an actress best known for her role on “General Hospital” as “Big Alice” Gunderson, the maid for the Quartermaine family.

Patricia Kennealy-Morrison (1946–2021), rock journalist and partner of Jim Morrison

Patricia Kennealy-Morrison was an author and journalist who was in a relationship with rock star of the Doors.

Alvin Ing (1932–2021), actor known for “Flower Drum Song,” “The Gambler”

Alvin Ing was an actor known for his performance on Broadway as Wang Ta in “Flower Drum Song.”

Willie Winfield (1929–2021), singer with doo-wop group the Harptones

Willie Winfield was the lead vocalist with the 1950s doo-wop group the Harptones.

Angela Bailey (1962–2021), record-holding Olympic sprinter

Angela Bailey was a Canadian sprinter who won a silver medal at the 1984 Olympics.

Celina Baez Sotomayor (1927–2021), mother of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Celina Baez Sotomayor was a registered nurse who was the mother of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.

Al Rappa (1927–2021), bassist with Bill Haley & His Comets

Al Rappa was a bassist with the pioneering rock and roll group Bill Haley & His Comets.

M. Saginaw Grant (1936–2021), character actor known for “Breaking Bad,” “The Lone Ranger”

( Official obituary excerpt via ) Best known as an actor in film and television, M. Saginaw Grant, 'Wapime' (grey fish), walked on to the spirit world on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. A long-time resident of Los Angeles, Saginaw passed away from natural causes in North Hollywood, California.

Jay Pickett (1961–2021), “Port Charles,” “General Hospital” actor

Jay Pickett was an actor whose notable roles included “Port Charles” and “General Hospital.”

Carl Levin (1934–2021), former longtime Michigan senator

Carl Levin was a prominent Democratic U.S. senator from Michigan who served in the Senate for 36 years.

Ron Popeil (1935–2021), Ronco founder and infomercial pitchman

Ron Popeil was the founder of Ronco and an inventor known for his informercials for products like the Veg-O-Matic and the Pocket Fisherman.

Johnny Ventura (1940–2021), legendary merengue singer

Johnny Ventura was a superstar of merengue music who later became the mayor of Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.

Rick Aiello (1955–2021), “Do the Right Thing” actor

Rick Aiello was an actor known for roles in movies including “Do the Right Thing” and Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.”

Dusty Hill (1949–2021), ZZ Top bassist

Dusty Hill was the longtime bassist for the legendary rock band ZZ Top.

Mike Howe (1965–2021), lead singer for Metal Church

Mike Howe was the lead singer for the heavy metal band Metal Church.

Phyllis Gould (1921–2021), one of the original Rosie the Riveters

Phyllis Gould was a World War II defense plant worker who fought for recognition for all the Rosie the Riveters who worked on the home front.

Joey Jordison (1975–2021), founding Slipknot drummer

Joey Jordison was a co-founder and the original drummer for the popular metal band Slipknot.

Mike Enzi (1944–2021), former senator from Wyoming

Mike Enzi was a Republican senator from Wyoming who served in the senate from 1997 until his retirement in 2021.

Steven Weinberg (1933–2021), Nobel Prize-winning physicist

Steven Weinberg was a theoretical physicist who won the 1979 Nobel Prize in Physics for his work with elementary particles.

Bob Moses (1935–2021), civil rights activist

Bob Moses was a civil rights activist known for his work in the South registering Black voters in the 1960s.

Jackie Mason (1928–2021), legendary stand-up comedian

Jackie Mason was a legendary stand-up comedian known for his outrageous ethnic-based humor.

Greg Knapp (1963–2021), New York Jets assistant coach

Greg Knapp was an assistant coach with the New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and several other teams in a 25-year NFL coaching career.

Gary Corbett (2021), keyboardist for Kiss and Cinderella

Gary Corbett was a keyboardist with Kiss and Cinderella, who also co-wrote the Cyndi Lauper hit “She Bop.”

Jerry Granelli (1940–2021), drummer for “A Charlie Brown Christmas”

Jerry Granelli was a jazz drummer best known for playing in the Vince Guaraldi Trio for the classic TV special “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Jerry Lewis (1934–2021), former U.S. Representative from California

Jerry Lewis was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who served 17 terms in the House.

Robby Steinhardt (1950–2021), violinist and singer with Kansas

Robby Steinhardt was the violinist and co-lead singer for the classic rock band Kansas.

William F. Nolan (1928–2021), “Logan’s Run” author

William F. Nolan was an author of sci-fi classics including “Logan’s Run,” which he co-wrote with George Clayton Johnson.

Mat George (1995–2021), “She Rates Dogs” podcast co-host and Twitter star

Mat George was the co-host of the podcast “She Rates Dogs” and a popular Twitter personality.

Gloria Richardson (1922–2021), civil rights activist

Gloria Richardson was a civil rights activist known for her role in intense protests in early-1960s Cambridge, Maryland.

Biz Markie (1964–2021), rapper known for “Just a Friend”

Biz Markie was a rapper best known for his 1989 hit song, “Just a Friend.”

Shirley Fry Irvin (1927–2021), Tennis Hall of Famer

Shirley Fry Irvin was a tennis player who was ranked No. 1 in 1956 and won a career Grand Slam.

Jeff LaBar (1963–2021), guitarist for Cinderella

Jeff LaBar was the guitarist for the glam metal band Cinderella, known for hits including “Don’t Know What You Got (Till it’s Gone).”

Paul Orndorff (1949–2021), pro wrestling’s “Mr. Wonderful”

Paul Orndorff was a pro wrestler known as “Mr. Wonderful,” known for his WWF feud with Hulk Hogan.

Charlie Robinson (1945–2021), starred as Mac on “Night Court”

Charlie Robinson was an actor best known for starring as Mac, the clerk of the court on the 1980s and ‘90s sitcom “Night Court.”

Edwin Edwards (1927–2021), four-term Louisiana governor

Edwin Edwards was the Democratic governor of Louisiana for four terms in the 1970s, ‘80s, and ‘90s.

Henry Parham (1921–2021), soldier with only all-Black unit on D-Day

Henry Parham was at U.S. Army veteran of World War II who was the last known living member of the only all-Black unit to land on the beach at Normandy on D-Day.

Dolores Avery (1937–2021), mother of Steven Avery of “Making a Murderer”

Dolores Avery was the mother of Steven Avery, the subject of the 2015 Netflix true crime series “Making a Murderer.”

Chick Vennera (1947–2021), actor known for “The Golden Girls,” “Animaniacs”

Chick Vennera was an actor known for roles in TV shows and movies including “The Golden Girls” and “Thank God it’s Friday” and for a voice role in “Animaniacs.”

Robert Downey Sr. (1936–2021), filmmaker and actor

Robert Downey Sr. was a filmmaker and actor best known for his 1969 film “Putney Swope.” He was also the father of Robert Downey Jr.

Ayesha K. Faines (1985–2021), panelist on "The Grapevine"

Ayesha K. Faines was a journalist and influencer who was a panelist on “The Grapevine” and the founder of Women Love Power.

Suzzanne Douglas (1957–2021), actress known for “The Parent ‘Hood,” “Tap”

Suzzanne Douglas was an actress known for roles in TV shows and movies including “The Parent ‘Hood,” “Tap,” and “When Stella Got Her Groove Back.”

Jovenel Moí¯se (1968–2021), president of Haiti

Jovenel Mo í¯se was the president of Haiti since 2017.

Terry Donahue (1944–2021), UCLA’s winningest football coach

Terry Donahue was the head football coach at UCLA from 1976 to 1996, with more wins than any other coach in the team’s history.

Raffaella Carrí  (1943–2021), Italian pop icon and Sinatra co-star

Raffaella Carrí  was an Italian pop star best known in the U.S. for co-starring with in the 1965 film “Von Ryan’s Express.”

Sanford Clark (1935–2021), rockabilly singer known for “The Fool”

Sanford Clark was a rockabilly singer and guitarist known for his 1956 hit song, “The Fool.”

MatÄ«ss Kivlenieks (1996–2021), NHL goaltender

Mat Ä«ss Kivlenieks was a goaltender with the NHL’s Columbus Blue Jackets.

Richard Donner (1930–2021), director of “Superman,” “The Goonies”

Richard Donner was a filmmaker who directed popular movies including “Superman,” “The Goonies,” and the “Lethal Weapon” series.