John Mayall (1933–2024), godfather of British blues

John Mayall was a British blues guitarist and bandleader who helped launch the careers of legends like Eric Clapton, , and Mick Taylor.

Duke Fakir (1935–2024), last surviving founder of the Four Tops

Duke Fakir was a singer best known as the last surviving founder of legendary Motown group the Four Tops.

Lelia Goldoni (1936–2023), star of Shadows 

Lelia Goldoni was an actress who starred in classic indie film “Shadows.”

Howie Kleinberg (1975–2022), Miami restaurateur and “Top Chef” contestant

Howie Kleinberg was a Miami restaurateur who owned Bulldog Barbecue and competed on season three of “Top Chef.”

Dwight Smith (1963–2022), former Cubs and Braves outfielder 

Dwight Smith was a former outfielder with the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves who won a World Series title with the Braves in 1995.

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.

Carlton Haselrig (1966–2020), former Steelers Pro Bowler

Carlton Haselrig was a former pro bowl guard for the who is the only wrestler ever to win six national championships.0

Charles Evers (1922–2020), civil rights legend

Charles Evers, the brother of civil rights icon , was the first black elected mayor of a Mississippi city since the Reconstruction era.

Chris Kraft (1924–2019), NASA’s visionary first flight director

Chris Kraft was NASA’s visionary first flight director, who guided astronauts as they orbited Earth and landed on the Moon.

Art Neville (1937–2019), keyboardist and singer with the Neville Brothers and the Meters

Art Neville was a keyboardist and singer who was a founding member of the Neville Brothers and the Meters. Known as “Poppa Funk,” Neville was a staple of the New Orleans music scene, who helped shape the city’s signature sound. The Meters, formed in 1965, were among the originators of funk, performing their own songs as well as backing artists including Lee Dorsey, Robert Palmer, and . They were honored with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. In 1977, Neville founded the Neville Brothers along with his brothers Aaron, Charles, and Cyril. Their notable songs include “Sister Rosa” and “Healing Chant,” which won a Grammy Award in 1989. In later years, Neville formed the Funky Meters along with some members of the original group. He continued playing with them until his retirement in late 2018.

Bob Harte (1958–2017), The Last Alaskans reality TV star

Bob Harte, a star on the Discovery Channel’s reality show “The Last Alaskans,” died Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Margo Chase (1958–2017), Chase Design Group founder

Chase Design Group founder worked on Target, Pepsi, Nestle branding…

Bobby Taylor (1939 - 2017), discovered the Jackson 5

Singer and producer discovered The Jackson 5…

Chief David Bald Eagle (1919 - 2016), Dances With Wolves actor

David W. Bald Eagle, a Lakota chief and actor whose film credits include "Dances With Wolves," died July 22 at the age of 97.

Munich Shooting Victims (2016)

At least eight people have been killed and many more wounded by a gunman at a shopping center in Munich, Germany, July 22, 2016, according to multiple news sources.

Dennis Green (1949 - 2016), NFL head coach

Dennis Green, the former head coach of the NFL’s Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings, died July 22, 2016, of complications of cardiac arrest, according to multiple news sources. He was 67. Green’s family also announced the death in a news release. Green coached for 13 NFL seasons, making the playoffs eight times. His win-loss record in the NFL was 113-94.

Estelle Getty, Golden Girl

Today we're remembering a career crowned by Estelle Getty's 10-year turn as wise-cracking Sophia Petrillo.

Dick Buckley, Chicago Jazz Stalwart

Dick Buckleyhosted jazz programs on WBEZ in Chicago for 30 years.