Died March 23

Staples co-wrote the provocative 1980s hit, “High School Confidential.”

She was the granddaughter of L.L. Bean founder Leon Leonwood Bean.

He was a prominent workers’ rights attorney and philanthropist in the Baltimore area.

His 75th birthday was honored with a 58-CD collection of his work.

He wrote the lyrics to the classic “A Whiter Shade of Pale.”

His iconic Portland club hosted the longest-running drag show on the West Coast.

He served on the Hart-Rudman Commission on national security.

His breakthrough was the beginning of the biotechnology industry.

He played Kraam on the series.

She also served as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.