Harry Markowitz (1927–2023), Nobel Prize-winning economist 

Harry Markowitz pioneered “modern portfolio theory,” which examines how diversification contributes to a portfolio’s ratio of risk and reward. His work as an economist earned him a Nobel Prize and numerous other honors.

Cotton Rosser (1928–2022), rodeo legend

Cotton Rosser was a legend in the rodeo world, who brought new showmanship to the sport as he operated the Flying U Rodeo Ranch.

Bruton Smith (1927–2022), NASCAR track owner and Hall of Famer

Bruton Smith was the founder and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, who owned NASCAR tracks including the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Tony Siragusa (1967–2022), legendary former NFL defensive tackle 

Tony Siragusa was a popular NFL defensive tackle nicknamed “The Goose” who played with the Indianapolis Colts and the Baltimore Ravens.

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.”

A.C. “Tony” King (1925–2020), survivor of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis

A.C. “Tony” King was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. His death leaves just eight Indianapolis survivors still living.

Joel Schumacher (1939–2020), “Batman,” “The Lost Boys” director

Joel Schumacher was the legendary director whose movies included two “Batman” movies along with “The Lost Boys” and St. Elmo’s Fire.”

Judith Krantz (1928–2019), bestselling romance novelist wrote "Scruples"

Judith Krantz was a bestselling romance novelist whose wildly popular books sent their heroines on opulent shopping sprees between sessions of steamy sex.

Deanna Lund (1937 – 2018), “Land of the Giants” star

Played Valerie Scott on the Irwin Allen science-fiction series…

Vinnie Paul (1964 – 2018), Pantera co-founder and drummer

Vinnie Paul, co-founder and drummer of metal band Pantera, died Friday, June 22, 2018, according to multiple news sources. He was 54.

Dick Leitsch (1935–2018), pioneering gay rights activist

Pioneering gay rights activist led 1966 “sip-in” protest at New York City bar.

Mary Valastro (1948 - 2017), Buddy Valastro's mother

Former baker was “Cake Boss” reality TV star Buddy Valastro’s mom…

Keith Loneker (1971 - 2017), NFL player turned actor

Keith Loneker, a former NFL offensive lineman who became a character actor in nearly a dozen films, died of cancer Thursday, June 22, 2017, in Lawrence, Kansas, according to multiple news sources. He was 46.

Frank Kush (1929 - 2017), Arizona State head football coach

Former longtime college football head coach for Arizona State…

George Carlin: Good, Clean Fun

Profanity made George Carlin famous, but as his earliest fans grew up and got serious, he used a new tactic to attract younger generations.

Judy Garland's Yellow Brick Road

Judy Garland is still best remembered as the simple Kansas farm girl swept away to the magical, frightening land of Oz.