Ron Nessen (1934–2025), press secretary for Gerald Ford

Ron Nessen was a journalist best known for serving as press secretary for President Gerald Ford in the years immediately following the Watergate scandal, when American trust in government institutions was at a low point.

Bill Plummer (1947–2024), World Series champ with Reds 

Bill Plummer was a Major League Baseball catcher who won two World Series with the Cincinnati Reds as backup catcher to Johnny Bench.

Robyn Bernard (1959–2024), Terry Brock on General Hospital 

Robyn Bernard was an actress best known for playing Terry Brock, aka Terry O’Connor, on the daytime soap opera “General Hospital.” 

Terry Everett (1937–2024), U.S. Rep. from Alabama

Terry Everett was a Republican who represented southeast Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 to 2009.

Dick Fosbury (1947–2023), groundbreaking high jump star

Olympic gold medalist Dick Fosbury was an influential high jumper who changed the event forever, pioneering the technique now used by almost every competitive high jumper: the Fosbury Flop. He would be inducted into the National Track and Field Hall of Fame as a result. His gold in 1968 proved to be his only appearance in the Olympics, but the maneuver he invented is now a mainstay.

Rolly Crump (1930–2023), Disneyland designer

Rolly Crump was a Disney animator who played a large part in the design of Disneyland, including the iconic It’s a Small World ride.

Traci Braxton (1971–2022), R&B singer and reality TV star

Traci Braxton was an R&B singer who starred on the reality TV show “Braxton Family Values” along with her older sister, singer Toni Braxton.

Robina Asti (1921–2021), WWII veteran and transgender advocate

Robina Asti was a World War II veteran who later became an inspiration to the transgender community as she fought for her husband’s Social Security benefits.

Ken Flach (1963 – 2018), won 6 Grand Slam doubles titles

Flach and Robert Seguso won 28 men’s doubles titles…

Nokie Edwards (1935–2018), guitarist for The Ventures

Lead guitarist for the influential instrumental rock band.

Craig Mack (1970–2018), "Flava in Ya Ear" rapper

WALTERBORO, S.C. (AP) — Former rapper Craig Mack, best known for the platinum 1994 hit "Flava in Ya Ear" has died in South Carolina.

Lloyd Shapley (1923 - 2016), Nobel Prize winner

Lloyd Shapley was a co-winner of the 2012 Nobel Prize in economics.

The Ludlum Conspiracy

Robert Ludlum may have died 10 years ago today, but his career is hotter than ever. We look at his life and the new allegations surrounding his death...