George Lowe (1957–2025), Space Ghost Coast to Coast star

George Lowe was an actor best known for providing the voice of Space Ghost on the Cartoon Network series “Space Ghost Coast to Coast.”

Edward Bond (1934–2024), socially-conscious playwright and director

Edward Bond was a playwright and theater director whose often socially conscious work included “Saved,” “Narrow Road to the Deep North,” “Lear,” and “The Sea.” 

Eleanor Collins (1919–2024), Canada's First Lady of Jazz

Eleanor Collins was a jazz singer widely known as Canada's First Lady of Jazz, who broke ground on television when she became the first woman and first Black artist in Canada to host her own national television series, “The Eleanor Show.” 

Brit Turner (1967–2024), Blackberry Smoke drummer

Brit Turner was the drummer for the country rock band Blackberry Smoke. 

U.L. Washington (1953–2024), Kansas City Royals shortstop

U.L. Washington was a shortstop with the Kansas City Royals, Montreal Expos, and Pittsburgh Pirates, known for the ever-present toothpick in the corner of his mouth.

Chris Mortensen (1951–2024), NFL reporter for ESPN

Chris Mortensen was an ESPN reporter known for his decades of Super Bowl coverage.

Ed Ott (1951–2024), hard-nosed Pirates catcher

Ed Ott was a tough, hard-nosed catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and part of the squad that won the 1979 World Series.

Sara Lane (1949–2023), actress in The Virginian

Sara Lane was an actress best known for playing Elizabeth Grainger on “The Virginian.”

David Lindley (1944–2023), guitarist for Jackson Browne

David Lindley was a guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who worked with an array of major musicians, including Jackson Browne, Dolly Parton, , Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, and many others. His skills at a wide range of instruments, including guitar, banjo, violin, mandolin, and others, made him a prized session and touring musician. He also had a respected career as a solo artist.

Tom Sizemore (1961–2023), actor in Saving Private Ryan, Heat

Tom Sizemore was an actor known for roles in many movies, including “Saving Private Ryan,” “Heat,” and “Natural Born Killers.”

Tim Considine (1940–2022), “My Three Sons” star 

Tim Considine was an actor best known for starring as oldest son Mike on the classic TV sitcom “My Three Sons.”

Roscoe Born (1950–2020), “One Life to Live,” “The Young and the Restless” actor

Roscoe Born was an actor best known for his roles on soap operas including “One Life to Live” and “The Young and the Restless.” He was Emmy nominated for his performance on “Santa Barbara.”

Bobbie Battista (1952–2020), former CNN anchor

BobbieBattista wasa former anchor for CNN, most notably asone ofthe first anchorsfor CNN Headline Newswhich launched in 1981.She moved to CNN in 1988 where she hosted numerous shows including NewsHour,WorldDay, andTalkBackLive.In 1986, she was voted best newscaster in Cable Guide magazines annual readers poll.Battista was an anchor for many historical moments including the Challenger disasterand the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.She left CNN in 2001.

Roger Bannister (1929–2018), runner who broke 4-minute mile barrier

Roger Bannister, the British runner who was the first to break the 4-minute mile barrier, died Saturday, March 3, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 88.

David Ogden Stiers (1942 - 2018), costar of "M*A*S*H"

David Ogden Stiers, the actor best known to audiences as Major Charles Emerson Winchester III in “M*A*S*H” and Cogsworth in Disney's animated "Beauty and the Beast," died at his home in Newport, Ore. following a battle with bladder cancer, according to multiple news sources. He was 75.

Joe Rogers Sr. (1919 - 2017), Waffle House cofounder

Joe Rogers Sr., the Georgia businessman who co-founded the venerable Waffle House franchise restaurant chain, died Friday, March 3, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 97.

Tommy Page (1970 - 2017), I'll Be Your Everything singer

Tommy Page, who sang the No. 1 hit “I’ll Be Your Everything” and later became a music executive, died Friday, March 3, 2017, in New York City, according to multiple news sources. He was 46. Billboard.com reported that Page died of an apparent suicide. He had previously been the publisher of Billboard magazine. “We are all mourning the loss of our friend and colleague Tommy Page,” Billboard Entertainment Group President John Amato said in a statement. “He was a magnetic soul and a true entertainer. Our thoughts are with his family.” Page had a No. 1 hit with the song “I’ll Be Your Everything” in 1990. The song was co-written with Jordan Knight and Danny Wood of the group New Kids on the Block. Fellow New Kid Donnie Wahlberg and Knight also helped produce the track.

Miriam Colon (1936–2017), Scarface actress

Miriam Colon, the Puerto Rican star of stage and screen who was featured in “Scarface,” died of a lung infection Friday, March 3, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to The Associated Press. She was 80.

Danny Kaye: Fast-Talking Funny Man

Danny Kaye was as generous as he was funny...