Ron Lester (1970 - 2016), Varsity Blues actor

Ron Lester, the actor known best for the film “Varsity Blues,” died June 17, 2016, of organ failure, according to multiple news sources. He was 45.

Remembering Charleston Church Shooting Victims

Gunshots shattered the peace of a prayer meeting June 17, 2015, when a shooter opened fire in a historic church in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine people.

Larry Grantham (1938–2017), New York Jets linebacker

Former Jets linebacker who was a five-time AFL All-Star.

Venus Ramey (1924 - 2017), Miss America 1944 winner

Former Miss America helped inspire U.S. WWII effort...

Elizabeth Brackett (1941 – 2018), longtime Chicago journalist

Journalist hosted the WTTW show "Chicago Tonight" for two decades…

Gloria Vanderbilt (1924–2019), iconic fashion designer

The designer and socialite was also the mother of CNN's Anderson Cooper.

Jerry Sturm (1936–2020), Broncos legendary offensive lineman

Jerry Sturm was a star offensive lineman for the Denver Broncos in the 1960s.  

William Dement (1928–2020), sleep doctor who coined the term “REM”

Dr. William Dement was a scientist who developed the field of sleep research and coined the term “REM,” or rapid eye movement, to describe the stage of sleep when dreaming takes place.

Alex Harvill (1992–2021), Guinness World Record-holding daredevil

Alex Harvill was a motorcycle stunt performer and daredevil who held a Guinness World Record.

Kenneth Kaunda (1924–2021), Zambia’s former president and liberator

Kenneth Kaunda was the former president of Zambia, who led the fight to free the country from British rule.

Jean-Louis Trintignant (1930–2022), legendary actor of French cinema  

Jean-Louis Trintignant was a star of French cinema known for the films ‘A Man and a Woman’ and ‘My Night at Maud’s.’

Hugh McElhenny (1928–2022), star 49ers halfback in the 1950s

Hugh McElhenny was a halfback for NFL teams including the San Francisco 49ers in the 1950s and ‘60s.