Wings Hauser (1947–2025), Vice Squad actor

Wings Hauser was a character actor whose many roles spanned decades and included parts in “Vice Squad,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” “Roseanne,” and many other productions.

Nita Lowey (1937–2025), former U.S. representative from New York

Nita Lowey represented New York as a Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1989 to 2021.

Slick Watts (1951–2025), beloved Seattle SuperSonics player

Slick Watts was a fan-favorite basketball player of the 1970s best known for his tenure with the Seattle SuperSonics, his skills on the court, and his distinctive headbands.

Joe Camp (1939–2024), Benji filmmaker 

Joe Camp was the creator, screenwriter, and director behind the beloved “Benji” movie franchise.

Stuart Hodes (1924–2023), dancer in the Martha Graham Dance Company

Stuart Hodes was a dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company, who went on to dance on Broadway and television.

Lauro Cavazos (1927–2022), first Latino cabinet member

Lauro Cavazos was the first Latino cabinet member as he served as secretary of education under presidents and .

Yaphet Kotto (1939–2021), star of “Alien,” “Homicide: Life on the Street”

Yaphet Kotto was an actor whose notable roles include engineer Parker in the sci-fi classic “Alien” and Lieutenant Al Giardello in TV’s “Homicide: Life on the Street.”

Johnny “Lam” Jones (1958–2019), track star played in NFL

Johnny “Lam” Jones won an Olympic gold medal in the 4x100 relay at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. A star wide receiver at the University of Texas, he went on to play in the NFL for the New York Jets. Jones was a legendary athlete in Texas, a star sprinter who set records in high school and college, winning a gold medal at the age of 18. He was drafted in the first round by the Jets in 1980 but never lived up to expectations, becoming known for dropping passes. He admitted to drug and alcohol issues but later turned his life around.

W.S. Merwin (1927 – 2019), Pulitzer Prize-winning poet laureate

W.S. Merwin was one of America's best known poets, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes and a National Book Award.

Ed Charles (1933 – 2018), member of the 1969 Miracle Mets

Ed Charles, the third baseman known as “The Glider” who helped lead the Miracle Mets to the 1969 World Series title, died Thursday, March 15, 2018, according to the Associated Press. He was 84.

Tom Benson (1927 – 2018), owner of the New Orleans Saints

Benson’s team won the Super Bowl in 2009…

Augie Garrido (1939 – 2018), college baseball coaching legend

Won five College World Series titles…

Dr. Benjamin Spock: Child Care and Controversy

Dr. Spock has been at the forefront of child care since he first made a splash seven decades ago.