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.