He held world championships in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight classes.
Died July
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Tom Lehrer (1928–2025), satirical songwriter of the 1950s and ‘60s
by Legacy StaffHis music influenced songwriters like Weird Al Yankovic and Randy Newman.
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He was the last surviving main cast member from the classic sitcom.
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He wrote Golden Earring’s 1982 hit, “Twilight Zone.”
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Younger audiences know him for his recurring guest spots on “King of the Hill.”
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His massive popularity inspired “Hulkamania” in the 1980s.
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He co-founded Black Sabbath and set the template for heavy metal music.
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He and his wife, Marilyn, were a songwriting team.
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He also starred in “Malcolm & Eddie” and “The Resident.”
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His storytelling of his war years went viral on TikTok.