Art Schallock (1924–2025), oldest living ex-MLBer

Art Schallock was a pitcher for the New York Yankees who, from 2022 until his death, was the oldest living ex-Major League Baseball player.

Debra Byrd (1951–2024), American Idol’s head vocal coach 

Debra Byrd was a singer who recorded with Barry Manilow and Bob Dylan, as well as the head vocal coach on “American Idol.”  

Garrison Brown (1998–2024), son of Sister Wives stars

Garrison Brown was a son of Janelle and Kody Brown, stars of the TLC reality show “Sister Wives.”

Gary Rossington (1951–2023), last surviving original Lynyrd Skynyrd member

Gary Rossington was a founding guitarist of the iconic Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, the last of the band’s original members to die.

Janet MacPherson (1937–2022), pioneer of women’s surfing

Janet MacPherson was a pioneer of women’s surfing, who became a legend in the surfing community.

Sally Schmitt (1932–2022), chef who co-founded Napa Valley’s French Laundry

Sally Schmitt was a chef who co-founded the Napa Valley restaurant French Laundry and pioneered California cuisine.

Robert Ashby (1926–2021), Tuskegee Airman who was the first Black pilot for Frontier Airlines

Robert Ashby was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served as a Tuskegee Airman during World War II before becoming the first Black pilot hired by Frontier Airlines.

Trevor Baylis (1937 - 2018), inventor of the wind-up radio

Trevor Baylis, the British inventor of the wind-up radio who helped foster the spread of information throughout poor and remote communities, died Monday, March 5, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 80.

James Douglas (1929 - 2016), As the World Turns actor

James Douglas, an actor known best for playing Grant Colman on “As the World Turns,” during the 1970s and ‘80s, has died, according to multiple news sources. He was 86. Douglas died March 5. No cause of death was announced. The actor also played the ever-present attorney Steven Cord on the prime-time soap “Peyton Place,” his first major role. Other television credits included the soaps “Another World,” “The Edge of Night,” and “One Life To Live.” His TV appearances weren’t limited to soaps, however. He played a variety of roles on “Death Valley Days,” “Father Knows Best,” “The Donna Reed Show,” and “The Farmer’s Daughter,” among others.

Ray Tomlinson (1941 - 2016), inventor of modern email

Ray Tomlinson, the inventor of modern email has died at the age of 74.

Crazy for Patsy Cline

Patsy Cline changed the face of country music.

10 Great John Belushi Roles

John Belushi would have turned 67 on Jan. 24, 2016. It's a good day to take a look at 10 great characters he played.