Don Perlin (1929–2024), co-creator of Marvel’s Moon Knight

Don Perlin was a longtime comic book artist on comics like “The Defenders,” “Werewolf by Night,” and “Ghost Rider,” who is best known as the co-creator of Moon Knight and Valiant’s Bloodshot.

Samantha Weinstein (1995–2023), actress in Carrie

Samantha Weinstein was a Canadian non-binary actress who starred in “Jesus Henry Christ” and appeared in the 2013 “Carrie” remake.

Mark Boudreaux (1955–2023), Star Wars Millennium Falcon toy designer

Mark Boudreaux was a longtime toy designer for Kenner and Hasbro, Inc., who designed the original “Star Wars” Millennium Falcon playset and all that followed, along with many other toys in the “Star Wars,” “Batman,” and “Jurassic Park” lines.

Gloria Molina (1948–2023), trailblazing California politician

Gloria Molina was the first Latina elected to the California State Assembly, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and the Los Angeles City Council.

Doyle Brunson (1933–2023), Hall of Fame poker player

Doyle Brunson was a Hall of Fame poker player who was the first to win $1 million and was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the game.

Urvashi Vaid (1958–2022), influential LGBTQ+ activist  

Urvashi Vaid was an influential activist for LGBTQ+ rights who was a former executive director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force.

Ravi Zacharias (1946–2020), popular Christian evangelist

Ravi Zachariaswas a popular Christian evangelistwhofoundedtheRavi Zacharias International Ministriesin Atlanta.

Jorge Santana (1951–2020), guitarist for Malo and Carlos Santana’s brother

Jorge Santana was the guitarist for Malo, who had a 1972 hit with “Suavecito.” He was also the younger brother of Carlos Santana.

Phyllis George (1949–2020), groundbreaking sportscaster, Miss America, first lady of Kentucky

Phyllis George, who during her remarkable career was one of the first female sportscasters in American television as well as Miss America and the first lady of Kentucky, died Thursday at the age of 70.

Pepper Rogers (1931–2020), legendary college football coach

Pepper Rogers was a legendary college football head coach who roamed the sidelines for Georgia Tech, UCLA, and Kansas.

Bob Watson (1946–2020), first black MLB general manager to win a World Series

Bob Watson was a Major League Baseball player and general manager who became, with the New York Yankees in 1996, the first black general manager to win a World Series.

Tim Conway (1933–2019), "The Carol Burnett Show" star

Tim Conway was one of the stars of "The Carol Burnett Show," delighting audiences of the 1960s and '70s with hilarious characters including Mr. Tudball and The Oldest Man.

Doug Ford (1922 – 2018), 1957 Masters Champion

World Golf Hall of Fame member was the oldest surviving Masters champion...

Tom Wolfe (1930–2018), “Bonfire of the Vanities" author

Pioneered the New Journalism genre with "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test."

Dick Catri (1938 - 2017), surfing pioneer

Surfing pioneer was known as the Godfather of East Coast Surfing

Keith Mitchell (2017), Mazzy Star drummer

Longtime drummer for the dream pop band Mazzy Star.

Brad Grey (1957 - 2017), The Sopranos producer

Emmy-winning TV exec produced “The Sopranos”…

Steve Palermo (1949–2017), former MLB umpire

Former MLB umpire was hailed for heroism when he came to the aid of two waitresses being robbed at gunpoint.

Powers Boothe (1948 - 2017), Deadwood star

Emmy-winning actor excelled in villain roles...