Michael Zulli (1952–2024), artist known for The Sandman, Puma Blues

Michael Zulli was a comic artist best known for his work on Neil Gaiman’s acclaimed series “The Sandman,” as well as his independent book, “The Puma Blues.” 

Rev. Steve Pieters (1952–2023), longtime HIV/AIDS activist 

Rev. Dr. A. Steve Pieters was an influential HIV/AIDS activist whose interview with in 1985 helped begin to shift public opinion on the outbreak and how to confront it.

California Cessna Crash (2023) 

Six people were killed on Saturday, July 8, 2023, when a small plane crashed near Murrieta, California.

Vernon Winfrey (1933–2022), Oprah Winfrey’s father

Vernon Winfrey was a prominent Nashville barber who was the father of media superstar Oprah Winfrey.

Tony Sirico (1942–2022), “The Sopranos” star

Tony Sirico was an actor best known for his starring role on “The Sopranos” as “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri.

Gregory Itzin (1948–2022), actor played President Logan on “24”

Gregory Itzin was a longtime character actor probably best known for his role as the evil President Logan on the TV series “24.”

José Eduardo dos Santos (1942–2022), former president of Angola

José Eduardo dos Santos was the former longtime president of the African nation of Angola, having served from 1979 to 2017.

Larry Storch (1923–2022), star of “F Troop”

Larry Storch was a comedian and actor known best for playing the bumbling Cpl. Agarn on TV's "F Troop."

Shinzo Abe (1954–2022), longtime Japanese prime minister

Shinzo Abe was the prime minister of Japan from 2006 to 2007 and 2012 to 2020, the country’s longest-serving prime minister.

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.”

Flossie Wong-Staal (1946–2020), pioneering HIV researcher

Flossie Wong-Staal was a molecular virologist whose research on HIV was crucial in the development of blood tests to detect the virus.

Naya Rivera (1987–2020), actress who starred as Santana Lopez in “Glee”

Naya Rivera was an actress best known for her role as Santana Lopez in the hit musical TV series “Glee.”

Alex Pullin (1987–2020), former world snowboard champion

Alex “Chumpy” Pullin was a two-time world snowboard cross champion from Australia.    

Tab Hunter (1931 - 2018), 1950s teen heartthrob

Actor and singer starred in "Damn Yankees!"…

Nelsan Ellis (1977 - 2017), True Blood's Lafayette

Actor starred on “True Blood”…

Elsa Martinelli (1935 - 2017), Italian actress and model

Italian actress starred in “The Indian Fighter”…

The Softer Side of Ernest Borgnine

It’s interesting to see which of Ernest Borgnine's movies and TV shows his fans remember him by—and not surprising that they love his lighter roles, just like we do.

Very Vivien Leigh

We wish we had more movies from Vivien Leigh, but we're also glad of the great performances she left behind – and today, we're remembering her three award-winning roles.

Betty Ford, Modern First Lady

Outspoken and passionate, Betty Ford used her platform as first lady to speak her mind.