Athol Fugard (1932–2024), famed South African playwright 

Athol Fugard was a famed South African playwright whose widely celebrated work probed the ugliness of apartheid and its aftermath.

Bert I. Gordon (1922–2023), director of The Amazing Colossal Man

Bert I. Gordon was a director of drive-in B movie classics of the 1950s through 1970s, including “The Amazing Colossal Man.”

Yuriko Kikuchi (1920–2022), legendary Martha Graham dancer

Yuriko Kikuchi , using the single name Yuriko, was a longtime legendary dancer in the Martha Graham Dance Company.

Johnny Grier (1947–2022), first black referee in the NFL 

Johnny Grier became the first black referee in NFL history at the start of the 1988 season.   

“Grandpa” Elliott Small (1944–2022), iconic New Orleans street musician

“Grandpa” Elliott Small was a New Orleans street musician known for his singing and harmonica playing.

Norton Juster (1929–2021), author of “The Phantom Tollbooth”

Norton Juster was a children’s author known for his 1961 classic, “The Phantom Tollbooth.”

Max von Sydow (1929–2020), actor known for “The Exorcist,” “The Seventh Seal”

Max von Sydow  was a Swedish actor whose well-known films include “The Exorcist” and “The Seventh Seal.” He was known for the gravitas he brought to his roles, beginning in his early career as he was mentored by, and became a favorite star of, legendary Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. He would go on to appear in more than 100 movies and television shows over the course of 70 years. Von Sydow was nominated for two Academy Awards, for “Pelle the Conqueror” (1987) and “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” (2011).

Looking Back at Joe DiMaggio

Joltin' Joe DiMaggio, aka "The Yankee Clipper," was one of the greatest to ever play the game of baseball. He led the New York Yankees to an unbelievable nine world championships in 13 seasons and had a record-setting 56-game hitting streak, a feat still unmatched over 70 years later. We look back Joe DiMaggio, the man and the myth, with some of our favorite videos and photos.

Nathan Lee Ramsey (1941 - 2019), former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back

Nathan Lee Ramsey was a star defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles. He led the team in interceptions in 1964 and 1965 and still ranks number 13 in career interceptions for the franchise. Ramsey played for Indiana University in college and then for the Eagles for 10 seasons. He finished his career with the New Orleans Saints.

Floyd Carter Sr. (2018), Tuskegee Airman

Awarded a Congressional Gold Medal…

Ronnie Franklin (1959–2018), jockey almost won the Triple Crown

Won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 1979 aboard Spectacular Bid.

George Olah (1927–2017), Nobel-winning chemist

The Hungarian-born U.S. chemist was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1994 for his research into unstable carbon molecules.

Lou Duva (1922 - 2017), legendary boxing trainer

Lou Duva, the legendary boxing trainer and manager who worked with Evander Holyfield, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 94.

Sir George Martin (1926 - 2016), record producer known as the Fifth Beatle

Sir George Martin, the British record producer also known as the Fifth Beatle, has died. He was 90.