Linda Bean (1941–2024), conservative activist and philanthropist  

Linda Bean was a conservative activist and philanthropist, as well as the granddaughter of Leon Leonwood Bean, founder of the outdoor wear company L.L. Bean. 

Maurizio Pollini (1942–2024), famed Italian pianist and conductor 

Maurizio Pollini was an award-winning Italian pianist and conductor who helped lead the establishment of the Rossini Opera Festival. 

Keith Reid (1946–2023), founding member of Procol Harum 

Best known for penning the lyrics to “A Whiter Shade of Pale,” Keith Reid was a founding member of the English rock band Procol Harum and its sole lyricist through 2003. Reid’s position was an unusual one: he did not play or perform with them on stage or in the studio. Rather, he was an observer duringrecording sessions and performances, writing all of Procol Harum’s song lyrics with the exception ofthe 2017 album, Novum. Reidalso wrote for other musicians, including John Farnham’s 1986 hit, “You’re the Voice.”

Walter “Darcelle XV” Cole (1930–2023), world’s oldest drag performer

Walter Cole was a drag queen better known by his stage name, Darcelle XV , certified the world’s oldest working drag performer by Guinness World Records in 2016.

Charles G. Boyd (1938–2022), only Vietnam POW to become a four-star general

Charles G. Boyd was a retired four-star general in the U.S. Air Force and a homeland security expert.

Arthur D. Riggs (1939–2022), helped develop synthetic insulin for diabetes treatment

Arthur D. Riggs was a pioneer of biotechnology who helped develop synthetic insulin to treat diabetes.

Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote (1996–2022), actor starred on Netflix series “The Stranded” 

Papangkorn “Beam” Lerkchaleampote was a Thai actor who starred as Kraam on the Netflix series “The Stranded.”

Madeleine Albright (1937–2022), first female secretary of state

Madeleine Albright was the first female secretary of state in U.S. history.

Patrick O’Connell (1953–2021), developed red ribbon for HIV/AIDS awareness

Patrick O’Connell was the founding director of Visual AIDS, where he developed programs for HIV/AIDS awareness including the red ribbon.

Houston Tumlin (1992–2021), child actor in “Talladega Nights”

Houston Tumlin was an actor known for playing Walker Bobby, the son of Will Ferrell’s character, in “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby.”

George Segal (1934–2021), actor in movies, “The Goldbergs”

George Segal was an actor known for his long career in movies as well as for starring in the TV shows “The Goldbergs” and “Just Shoot Me.”

Clem Daniels (1937 - 2019,) AFL all-time leading rusher

Clem Daniels was a star running back for the Oakland Raiders of the AFL during the 1960s, helping the team win the 1967 AFL championship. He rushed for over 5,100 yards and is the AFL’s all-time leading rusher. Daniels played college football at Prairie View and spent his first season with the Houston Texans. He was traded to Oakland and starred there for 7 seasons, finishing his career with one season for the 49ers in 1968. The versatile Daniels had 30 career rushing touchdowns along with 24 receiving TDs and once ran for 200 yards in a game.

Delores Taylor (1932 – 2018), co-star of "Billy Jack" films

Co-wrote and starred in the “Billy Jack” movies with her husband Tom Laughlin…

DuShon Monique Brown (1968–2018), “Chicago Fire” actress

CHICAGO (AP) — Actress DuShon Monique Brown, who played a secretary in the NBC show "Chicago Fire," has died at age 49.

Lola Albright (1924 - 2017), Peter Gunn actress

Actress and singer Lola Albright earned an Emmy nomination for her work on TV's "Peter Gunn."

Ken Howard (1944 - 2016), The White Shadow star

Ken Howard, the actor best known for starring as a basketball coach on the TV sports drama “The White Shadow,” has died at 71.

Joe Garagiola Sr. (1926 - 2016), baseball announcer and catcher

Legendary broadcaster and former MLB catcher, died March 23, 2016 according to multiple news sources. He was 90.

Elizabeth Taylor's Style: Enough is Never Enough

Elizabeth Taylor has been renowned for her beauty and style since her earliest days as a starlet. As we mourn her death at the age of 79, we look back at a few of her most notable looks.