Died July 31

Mack’s show became a favorite of truckers, who could continue to hear it for hundreds of miles.

She was credited as the first person to perform jazz poetry.

Parker was a British film director known for movies including “Midnight Express,” “Mississippi Burning,” and “Bugsy Malone.”

Sherman Poppen was one of the earliest originators of the snowboard, designing a product he called the Snurfer in the late 1960s.

Legendary producer and director won a record-breaking 21 Tony Awards.

Jazz guitarist played with Stan Getz, Steps Ahead, and Fourplay…

Acclaimed French actress starred in “Jules and Jim”…

He later found movie stardom.

“Nashville sound” pioneer Jim Reeves changed the tone of country music and influenced a generation of singers…

His novels, essays, plays and opinions were stamped by his immodest wit and unconventional wisdom.