Peter Buxtun (1937–2024), Tuskegee syphilis experiment whistleblower 

Peter Buxtun was a United States Public Health Service employee who revealed that the U.S. government had been experimenting on Black men without their knowledge, a “study” which came to be known as the Tuskegee syphilis experiment. 

John Koerner (1938–2024), blues guitarist who mentored Bob Dylan

“Spider” John Koerner was a blues guitarist, singer and songwriter who enjoyed a six-decade career and ably mentored a young Bob Dylan.

Mark Wells (1957–2024), Miracle on Ice forward 

Mark Wells was a hockey forward who won a gold medal with the U.S. team in 1980’s famed “Miracle on Ice” victory over the Soviet Union and later Finland.

Jon Wysocki (1971–2024), original drummer for Staind

Jon Wysocki was the original drummer for the nu metal band Staind, playing on their first seven albums and on such hits as “It’s Been Awhile” and “So Far Away.” 

Alice Stewart (1966–2024), CNN political commentator

Alice Stewart was a conservative political commentator for CNN who also advised several Republicans in their candidacies for president.

Marlene Clark (1949–2023), Sanford and Son actress 

Marlene Clark was an actress who starred in “Ganja & Hess” and played Lamont’s fiancée on “Sanford and Son.” 

Sam Zell (1941–2023), billionaire real estate tycoon 

Sam Zell was a billionaire real estate investor who was nicknamed “the Grave Dancer” for his tactic of acquiring distressed companies.0

Linda Lawson (1936–2022), star of “Night Tide”

Linda Lawson was an actress and singer known for TV shows and movies including “Night Tide.”

Bob Neuwirth (1939–2022), wrote ‘Mercedes Benz’ with Janis Joplin  

Bob Neuwirth was a folk music singer-songwriter and influential associate of Bob Dylan who wrote ‘Mercedes Benz’ with Janis Joplin.

Marnie Schulenburg (1984–2022), “As the World Turns” star  

Marnie Schulenburg was an actress who starred as Alison Stewart on the soap opera “As the World Turns.”  

Charles Grodin (1935–2021), star of “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Midnight Run”

Charles Grodin was an actor known for a wide variety of film and TV roles, including “The Heartbreak Kid” and “Midnight Run.”

Jesse Freitas Sr. (1921–2020), quarterback for San Francisco 49ers’ first team

Jesse Freitas, Sr. was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers’ inaugural team in 1946.

John Patrick Mahon (1938–2020), actor in “L.A. Confidential,” “Armageddon”

John Patrick Mahon was an actor known for roles in films including “L.A. Confidential,” “Zodiac,” and “Armageddon.”

Ken Osmond (1943–2020), Eddie Haskell on “Leave It to Beaver”

Ken Osmond played smart aleck Eddie Haskell, best friend of Wally Cleaver, on the classic sitcom “Leave It to Beaver.”

Austin Eubanks (1981–2019), Columbine survivor spoke about addiction

Austin Eubanks, Columbine shooting survivor who spoke about his struggle with addiction, was found dead at his home in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Roger Ailes (1940 - 2017), longtime Fox News chief

Roger Ailes, the longtime Fox News chief who built the company into a populist media powerhouse over two decades before resigning last year amid multiple sexual harassment allegations, died Thursday, May 18, 2017. He was 77.

The Bewitching Elizabeth Montgomery

Elizabeth Montgomery enchanted a generation as friendly witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched.