Pat Cooper (1929–2023), “Comedian of Outrage” 

Pat Cooper was an actor and comedian whose loud radio appearances, biting Friar’s Club roasts, and angry outbursts earned him the nickname, “Comedian of Outrage.” 

Françoise Gilot (1921–2023), artist and muse to Picasso

Françoise Gilot was a renowned French artist whose 1964 memoir, “Life with Picasso,” told the story of her years as the muse and lover of Pablo Picasso.

Jim Seals (1941–2022), half of soft rock duo Seals and Crofts

Jim Seals was half of the popular 1970s soft rock duo Seals and Crofts, known for hits including “Summer Breeze.”

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.

Tyrone Proctor (1953–2020), legendary “Soul Train” dancer who pioneered waacking

Tyrone “The Bone” Proctor was a dancer and choreographer who became known as a regular dancer on “Soul Train,” where he popularized the dance style waacking.

Jim Jarvis (1921–2020), oldest remaining survivor of WWII USS Indianapolis disaster

Jim Jarvis was a U.S. Navy veteran who was the oldest remaining survivor of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. With his death, nine Indianapolis survivors remain.

Dr. Thomas Freeman (1919–2020), legendary debate coach

Dr. Thomas Freeman was a renowneddebate coach at Texas Southern Universitywho taught Martin Luther King Jr.duringa70-yearcareer.

Maida Heatter (1916–2019), "Queen of Cake" and cookbook author

Maida Heatter was the "Queen of Cake," a pastry chef and cookbook author known for her decadently sweet creations.

Dr. John (1941–2019), New Orleans music legend

Legendary New Orleans musician Dr. John won 6 Grammys and was a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Alan O’Neill (2018), “Sons of Anarchy” actor

He played Hugh on the FX show from 2013 – 2014…

Jimmy Gonzalez (2018), frontman for Grupo Mazz

Tejano superstar won six Latin Grammy awards.

Red Schoendienst (1923 – 2018), baseball Hall-of-Famer played for 19 years

Albert Fred “Red” Schoendienst, a baseball Hall-of-Famer who wore a major league uniform as a player, coach, or manager for more than 70 straight seasons, has died at 95.

Helen Chávez (1928–2016), United Farm Workers of America activist

Helen Chávez, the widow of longtime United Farm Workers of America leader Cesar Chávez, died June 6 of natural causes in Bakersfield, California, according to multiple news reports. She was 88.

Kimbo Slice (1974 - 2016), MMA fighter

Kimbo Slice, a mixed martial arts fighter, died June 6, 2016, after he was hospitalized for an undisclosed illness in Coral Springs, Florida, according to multiple news sources. He was 42. The death was confirmed by Scott Coker, president of Bellator MMA. "We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family," Coker's statement said. "One of the most popular MMA fighters ever, Kimbo was a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport. "Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man. His loss leaves us all with extremely heavy hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson family and all of Kimbo's friends, fans, and teammates."

Here's to You, Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft had a long, rich career on stage and in film and television, but she is best remembered for her turn as the prototypical cougar.

The Stan Getz Sound

The life and career of the tenor saxophonist known in jazz circles as "The Sound."