Leny Andrade (1943–2023), known as the First Lady of Brazilian Jazz

Leny Andrade was a singer and musician whose incredible blend of bossa nova and jazz vocal improvisations garnered her the nickname “First Lady of Brazilian Jazz.” 

Diana Kennedy (1923–2022), chef who helped popularize Mexican cuisine

Diana Kennedy was an influential chef who was known as the “Julia Child of Mexican Cuisine” for promoting and popularizing its traditional recipes.

David Warner (1941–2022), “The Omen,” “Titanic” actor

David Warner was an English actor known for roles in many movies and TV shows including “The Omen,” “Titanic,” and “Time Bandits.”

Arthur French (1931–2021), actor known for Broadway roles, “Crooklyn”

Arthur French was an actor who was a founding member of the Negro Ensemble Company and appeared in movies including “Car Wash” and “Crooklyn.”

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

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

Rene Carpenter (1928–2020), last surviving member of the Astronaut Wives Club

Rene Carpenter (first name rhymes with “seen”) was a television host and columnist who first came to public attention as the wife of Mercury 7 astronaut M. Scott Carpenter.

Michael J. Kittredge II (2019), founder of Yankee Candle Company

Michael J. Kittredge II founded the Yankee Candle Company, the largest U.S. candle company known for its wide range of scented candles in jars.

Marni Nixon (1930 - 2016), ghost singer for Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe

Marni Nixon, a singer who ghost sang for leading actresses in films including "The King and I" and "West Side Story," died July 24, 2016, according to multiple news sources. She was 86. The cause was breast cancer, according to Randy Banner, a friend of Nixon. Nixon, who was born Margaret Nixon McEathron Feb. 22, 1930, in Altadena, California, also acted in films and on TV and Broadway. Her film credits include "The Sound of Music" and "I Think I Do." She also appeared on TV's "Law and Order."

Sherman Hemsley: Movin' On Up

When learning of Sherman Hemsley's death yesterday, many fans mourned for the loss of George Jefferson, Hemsley's on-screen alter ego, almost as much as they did for Hemsley himself...

America will miss Dan Peek

Today we got word that , a founding member of 1970s folk rock band America, has passed away. When I heard the news, I went straight to my favorite song of theirs — one that's on many of my personal playlists and has been part of my life since I was a kid.

Theo Albrecht, Unknown Billionaire

He hadn’t spoken publicly since 1971. The last photograph taken of him was snapped in 1987. He was once kidnapped for 17 days, and liked growing orchids. Oh, and he had an estimated net worth of $16.7 billion...

John Callahan, Equal Opportunity Offender

Cartoonist, musician, author, quadriplegic, and Portland fixture John Callahan died July 24, 2010, at age 59.