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.

Delia Fiallo (1924–2021), screenwriter known as the “Mother of Telenovelas”

Delia Fiallo was a Cuban-American romance novelist and screenwriter who wrote dozens of popular telenovelas for Latin American television.

Stuart Damon (1937–2021), starred as Dr. Alan Quartermaine on “General Hospital”

Stuart Damon was an actor best known for his 30-year starring role as Dr. Alan Quartermaine on the soap opera “General Hospital.”

Johnny Solinger (1965–2021), singer for Skid Row

Johnny Solinger was the singer for the metal band Skid Row from 1999 to 2015.

Gift of Gab (1971–2021), rapper with Blackalicious

Gift of Gab was a rapper with the hip hop duo Blackalicious, known for songs including “Alphabet Aerobics.”

Ray MacDonnell (1928–2021), 40-year “All My Children” star

Ray MacDonnell was an actor best known for starring as Dr. Joe Martin on “All My Children” for 40 years.

Mike Gravel (1930–2021), former U.S. Senator from Alaska

Mike Gravel was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Alaska as well as a two-time presidential candidate.

Ellen McIlwaine (1945–2021), blues singer and guitarist

Ellen McIlwaine was a singer and slide guitarist known for her bluesy rock music.

Jack Ingram (1936–2021), NASCAR’s “Iron Man”

Jack Ingram was a NASCAR Hall of Famer known as “The Iron Man,” who won Xfinity Series championships in 1982 and 1985.

John Langley (1943–2021), creator of “Cops”

John Langley was a TV producer best known for creating the hit reality show “Cops.”

Jackie Lane (1941–2021), “Doctor Who” actress

Jackie Lane was an English actress best known for playing Dorothea “Dodo” Chaplet, the First Doctor’s companion, on “Doctor Who.”

Benigno Aquino III (1960–2021), former president of the Philippines

Benigno Aquino III was the president of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016 and the son of former Philippine President .

Merle Smith (1944–2021), first Black graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Cmdr. Merle Smith was a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who was the first Black graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.

René Robert (1948–2021), NHL star with the Buffalo Sabres

Ren é Robert was a Canadian hockey player who was a member of the Buffalo Sabres’ forward line of the 1970s known as “The French Connection.”

Joanne Linville (1928–2021), “Star Trek” Romulan commander actress

Joanne Linville was an actress known for roles including a Romulan commander in a 1968 episode of “Star Trek.”

Leroy Jones (1950–2021), Chargers defensive end

Leroy Jones was a defensive end with the San Diego Chargers in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Mark Peel (1954–2021), Campanile chef who was a judge on “Top Chef”

Mark Peel was a celebrity chef who founded the Los Angeles restaurant Campanile and appeared on TV shows including “Top Chef” and “Hells’ Kitchen.”

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.

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

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

Frank Bonner (1942–2021), “WKRP in Cincinnati” star

Frank Bonner was an actor best known for starring as sales manager Herb Tarlek in the hit 1970s and ‘80s sitcom “WKRP in Cincinnati.”

Jack B. Weinstein (1921–2021), federal judge in Agent Orange case

Jack B. Weinstein was a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, who presided over notable cases.

Lucinda Riley (1966–2021), author known for “The Seven Sisters” series

Lucinda Riley was a bestselling Irish author of historical fiction, known for her “The Seven Sisters” series and her 2019 No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, “The Butterfly Room.”

Ei-ichi Negishi (1935–2021), top scientist revolutionized drug-making, made OLED TVs possible

Dr. Ei-ichi Negishi was a scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his work, which paved the way for new medicines and OLED televisions.

Bobby Unser Jr. (1955–2021), racecar driver and Bobby Unser’s son

Bobby Unser Jr. was a racecar driver who was the son of racing legend Bobby Unser.

Lisa Banes (1955–2021), actress in “Gone Girl,” “Cocktail”

Lisa Banes was an actress known for roles in movies including “Gone Girl” and “Cocktail.”

Martha White (1922–2021), started influential 1953 Baton Rouge bus boycott

Martha White was a housekeeper whose refusal to leave the whites-only section of a bus was the catalyst for a 1953 bus boycott in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Jim “Mudcat” Grant (1935–2021), first Black American League pitcher to win 20 games

Jim “Mudcat” Grant was a Major League Baseball player who was the first Black pitcher to win 20 games in a season in the American League.

John Gabriel (1931–2021), “Ryan’s Hope” star

John Gabriel was an actor best known for his Emmy-nominated performance as Dr. Seneca Beaulac in “Ryan’s Hope.”

Ned Beatty (1937–2021), actor known for “Deliverance,” “Superman”

Ned Beatty was a prolific character actor known for roles in films including “Deliverance,” “Network,” and “Superman.”

Hal O’Leary (1927–2021), taught amputee kids to ski

Hal O’Leary was the founder of the National Sports Center for the Disabled, which offers skiing and other sports for athletes with disabilities.

Ernie Lively (1947–2021), “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” actor and Blake Lively’s father

Ernie Lively was an actor known for movies including “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” and he was the father of actress Blake Lively.

Jessica Morris (1963–2021), founder of nonprofit Our Brain Bank

Jessica Morris was the founder of , a nonprofit organization that provides support for those with glioblastoma.

Jim Fassel (1949–2021), former New York Giants head coach

Jim Fassel was head coach of the New York Giants from 1997 to 2003, leading them to the 2001 Super Bowl.

Karla Burns (1954–2021), Tony-nominated singer and actress

Karla Burns was a singer and actress who became the first Black person to win England’s prestigious Laurence Olivier Award, for her performance in “Show Boat.”

David Dushman (1923–2021), one of the last living liberators of Auschwitz

David Dushman was a Soviet veteran of World War II who was one of the last living soldiers who liberated the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Richard Robinson (1937–2021), CEO of children’s book publishing company Scholastic

Richard Robinson was the CEO of the children’s book publishing company Scholastic for decades, where he introduced book series including Harry Potter and the Hunger Games to the U.S.

Clarence Williams III (1939–2021), "The Mod Squad" star

Clarence Williams III starred as Linc on the pioneering TV detective series "The Mod Squad" and played father in the movie "Purple Rain."

F. Lee Bailey (1933–2021), defense attorney for Sam Sheppard, O.J. Simpson

F. Lee Bailey was a criminal defense attorney known for his work with high-profile defendants including Sam Sheppard, Patty Hearst, and O.J. Simpson.

Henry “Nacho” Laun (2021), reality star on “Wahlburgers”

Henry “Nacho” Laun was a star of the reality TV show “Wahlburgers” and a longtime friend of Mark and Donnie Wahlberg.