Dick Maugg (1931–2015), Bartles & Jaymes commercial actor

Dick Maugg, known for his role in 1980s advertisements for Bartles & Jaymes brand wine coolers, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 83. His wife, Barbara Maugg, tells the Santa Rosa Press Democrat that he died of cancer July 28. A formal announcement of his death was delayed by a cancer recurrence in the couple's daughter, Karen Coset, also of Santa Rosa, around the same time. She died Oct. 4. Maugg was known best for his role as silent sidekick Ed Jaymes to Frank Bartles in a series of industry-acclaimed advertisements known for their homey style.

Gilroy Garlic Festival Shooting Victims (2019)

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival in Gilroy, California on Sunday, July 28. At least 15 others were injured.

Reese Schonfeld (1931–2020), cofounder of CNN and Food Network

Reese Schonfeld was the cofounder and first president of CNN, later going on to cofound Food Network.

Bent Fabric (1924–2020), Grammy-winning composer of “Alley Cat”

Bent Fabric was a Danish pianist best known for his 1962 hit single, “Alley Cat.”

John McNamara (1932–2020), manager of 1986 Boston Red Sox

John McNamara was a Major League Baseball manager and coach who took the Boston Red Sox to the 1986 World Series as their manager before a crushing defeat in Game 7.

Dusty Hill (1949–2021), ZZ Top bassist

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

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.

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.

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.

William White (1966–2022), former Detroit Lions safety 

William White  was a former safety for the Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Atlanta Falcons.

Martin Phillipps (1963–2024), of the New Zealand rock band the Chills

Martin Phillipps was a singer, songwriter and musician best known as the founder and leader of the New Zealand rock band the Chills.0

Erica Ash (1977–2024), MADtv and Survivor’s Remorse actress

Erica Ash was an actress best known for her comedy work in the Fox sketch comedy show “MADtv” and the Starz sitcom “Survivor’s Remorse.” 

Chino XL (1974–2024), rapper and actor

Chino XL , who once beefed with , was a New Jersey-based rapper and actor best known for his debut album, “Here to Save You All.” 

Francine Pascal (1932–2024), Sweet Valley High creator

Francine Pascal was an author who helped revolutionize young adult literature with her popular “Sweet Valley High” series and its spinoffs.