Died June 19

Russell Morash (1936–2024), This Old House creator

Russell Morash was a TV producer who pioneered how-to TV as the creator of “This Old House” and director of “The French Chef,” among other PBS shows.

Clela Rorex (1943–2022), issued first same-sex marriage license in the U.S.

Clela Rorex became a notable advocate for LGBTQ rights when she issued first same-sex marriage license in the U.S. as a county clerk in 1975.

Brett Tuggle (2022), Fleetwood Mac keyboardist 

Brett Tuggle was a longtime touring keyboardist with Fleetwood Mac who also played with David Lee Roth and Rick Springfield.

Joan Ullyot (1940–2021), convinced Olympics to add women’s marathon

Joan Ullyot was a physician and runner whose research and advocacy helped persuade the International Olympics Committee (IOC) to add a women’s marathon to the Summer Olympics.

Madeline McWhinney Dale (1922–2020), pioneering Fed banker

Madeline McWhinney Dale was a banker who broke new ground for women in finance as the first female officer of the Federal Reserve Bank.

Tray Savage (1993–2020), Chicago rapper

Tray Savage, born Kentray Young, was a Chicago-based rapper who was signed to Chief Keef’s Glo Gang record label. He was featured on tracks by Chief Keef and released his first mixtape, “Brain Dead,” in 2013. He had since released several singles. His songs and verses described gang violence and life on Chicago’s South Side.

Ian Holm (1931–2020), British star played Bilbo in "Lord of the Rings"

Sir Ian Holm was a British actor whose many roles included the hobbit Bilbo Baggins in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy and the android Ash in "Alien" (1979).

Desmond “Etika” Amofah (1990–2019), popular YouTuber

Well-known online gaming personality.

Philippe Zdar (1967–2019), influential French music producer

Member of electronic music duo Cassius worked with Beastie Boys and Pharrell Williams.

Hubert Green (1946 – 2018), Hall of Fame golfer

Won the U.S. Open in 1977…

Bob Holland (1928–2017), Virginia Beach surfing legend

Virginia Beach surfing legend.

Tony DiCicco (1948–2017), U.S. women's national soccer team coach

Former U.S. women's soccer coach guided team to 1999 World Cup win.

Otto Warmbier (1994–2017), U.S. student imprisoned in North Korea

American student who was imprisoned in North Korea for more than 17 months.

Anton Yelchin (1989 - 2016), Star Trek reboot actor

Anton Yelchin, actor known for his role as Chekov in the new “Star Trek” movies, has died in an accident at the age of 27.

The Slim Whitman Yodel

Slim Whitman's high tenor and yodel-inspired vocals hit a chord with listeners, as did his gentle, romantic lyrics that didn't dwell on country music's common theme of loss...

Manute Bol: Big Man, Big Heart

We remember Manute Bol, one of the tallest and nicest guys to ever play in the NBA.