George Stranahan (1931–2021), physicist who founded Flying Dog Brewery

George Stranahan was a physicist and rancher who founded Flying Dog Brewery, one of the largest craft breweries in the U.S.

Linda Thurston (1958–2021), activist who worked to abolish the death penalty

Linda Thurston was an activist who served as the director of Amnesty International’s Program to Abolish the Death Penalty.

Mike Marshall (1943–2021), Cy Young Award-winning pitcher

Mike Marshall was an MLB pitcher who was the first relief pitcher to win the Cy Young Award.

Lil Loaded (2000–2021), rapper known for “6locc 6a6y”

Lil Loaded was a rapper who had a viral hit in 2019 with “6locc 6a6y.”

Mark Eaton (1957–2021), Utah Jazz shot-blocking legend

Mark Eaton was a former 7-foot-4 shot-blocking defensive star with the Utah Jazz.

Joe Lara (1962–2021), "Tarzan: The Epic Adventures" star

Joe Lara was an actor best known for starring in the TV series "Tarzan: The Epic Adventures."

B.J. Thomas (1942–2021), "Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head" singer

B.J. Thomas was a Grammy-winning pop country singer known for the hits "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head."

Buddy Van Horn (1928–2021), Clint Eastwood’s longtime stunt double

Buddy Van Horn was Clint Eastwood’s stunt double and the stunt coordinator for Eastwood’s Malpaso Productions.

Arlene Golonka (1936–2021), played Millie on “Mayberry R.F.D.” and “The Andy Griffith Show”

Arlene Golonka was an actress best known for playing Millie Hutchins/Swanson on “Mayberry R.F.D.” and “The Andy Griffith Show.”

Paul Soles (1930–2021), original voice of Spider-Man

Paul Soles was a Canadian actor best known as the original voice of Spider-Man in the 1967 animated series, as well as the voice of Hermey the Elf in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”

Gavin MacLeod (1931–2021), starred as Captain Stubing on “The Love Boat”

Gavin MacLeod was an actor known for his roles on TV shows including “The Love Boat,” “McHale’s Navy,” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”

Kay Lahusen (1930–2021), LGBTQ activist and photojournalist

Kay Lahusen was an activist and photojournalist who chronicled some of the earliest U.S. protests for LGBTQ rights.

John Davis (1954–2021), real Milli Vanilli singer

John Davis was one of the real vocalists behind Milli Vanilli including their 1989 hit "Girl You Know It's True."

Lois Ehlert (1934–2021), “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom” illustrator

Lois Ehlert was an illustrator known for children’s books including the classic “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.”

Eric Carle (1929–2021), “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” author

Eric Carle was an author and illustrator of children’s books, including “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?”

Anna Halprin (1920–2021), pioneering choreographer who used dance to heal

Anna Halprin was a choreographer known for her experimental postmodern dance style, as well as for using dance as a healing tool.

John Warner (1927–2021), longtime U.S. Senator and sixth husband of Elizabeth Taylor

John Warner was a Republican U.S. Senator from Virginia who served from 1979 to 2009, as well as the former U.S. Secretary of the Navy.

Samuel E. Wright (1946–2021), voice of Sebastian in “The Little Mermaid”

Samuel E. Wright was an actor and singer known for roles including providing the voice of Sebastian the crab in Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

Alix Dobkin (1940–2021), pioneering lesbian singer and songwriter

Alix Dobkin was a singer and songwriter whose 1973 album “Lavender Jane Loves Women” was a milestone for the lesbian community.

Roger Hawkins (1945–2021), Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section drummer for Aretha Franklin

Roger Hawkins was a drummer with the famed Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, who played on hits including “Respect.”

Yuan Longping (1930–2021), created hybrid rice to ease famine

Yuan Longping was a Chinese plant scientist who created high-yield hybrid rice that helped alleviate famine in Asia and Africa.

Roman Kent (1929–2021), Holocaust survivor who fought for reparations

Roman Kent was a Polish Holocaust survivor who led a movement seeking reparations from the German government.

Lee Evans (1947–2021), Olympic gold medalist who protested racism

Lee Evans won two sprinting gold medals at the 1968 Olympics and protested on the podium against racism.

Paul Mooney (1941–2021), comedian, actor & writer for Richard Pryor and In Living Color

Paul Mooney was a pioneering comic who was the writer for Richard Pryor, "In Living Color," and "Chappelle's Show."

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.”

Patsy Bruce (1940–2021), country music songwriter

Patsy Bruce was a country music songwriter who co-wrote “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys” with her then-husband, .

Buddy Roemer (1943–2021), former Louisiana governor

Buddy Roemer was governor of Louisiana from 1988 to 1992, and he became the first governor in U.S. history to switch political parties while in office.

Chuck Hicks (1927–2021), tough-guy actor alongside Clint Eastwood and Ronald Reagan

Chuck Hicks was an actor and stuntman with notable roles in many Clint Eastwood films, as well as in “Dick Tracy.”

Damon Weaver (1998–2021), young reporter who interviewed President Obama

Damon Weaver was an aspiring journalist who became the youngest person to interview a sitting president when he interviewed President Barack Obama at age 11.

Spencer Silver (1941–2021), co-inventor of Post-it Notes

Spencer Silver was a chemist who invented the adhesive used in Post-it Notes.

Pervis Staples (1935–2021), co-founder of the Staple Singers

Pervis Staples was a co-founder of the legendary gospel and R&B group the Staple Singers, along with his father and sisters.

Norman Lloyd (1914–2021), actor in “St. Elsewhere,” Hitchcock films

Norman Lloyd was a centenarian actor whose career spanned nine decades and included roles in Alfred Hitchcock films, "Dead Poets Society," and the soap opera "St. Elsewhere."

Edgar Harrell (1924–2021), last surviving Marine from the USS Indianapolis

Edgar Harrell was the last living U.S. Marine who was serving on the USS Indianapolis during World War II when it was torpedoed and sank.

Paul Van Doren (1930–2021), co-founder of Vans

Paul Van Doren was an entrepreneur who co-founded Vans, the iconic skateboarding shoe company.

Lloyd Price (1933–2021), R&B pioneer known for “Personality,” “Lawdy Miss Clawdy”

Lloyd Price was one of the great R&B stars of the 1950s and ‘60s, known for hits including “Personality” and “Lawdy Miss Clawdy.”

Tawny Kitaen (1961–2021), actress known for music videos and “Bachelor Party”

Tawny Kitaen was an actress best known for starring in Whitesnake’s music videos in the late 1980s, as well as in the movie “Bachelor Party.”

Del Crandall (1930–2021), All-Star with the Boston/Milwaukee Braves

Del Crandall was al All-Star catcher for the Boston/Milwaukee Braves, and the last living player from the Boston Braves.

Nick Kamen (1962–2021), Levi’s model and singer who worked with Madonna

Nick Kamen was an English model and singer best known for the songs “Each Time You Break My Heart” and “I Promised Myself.”

Bobby Unser (1934–2021), three-time Indy 500 winner

Bobby Unser was a racing driver who was one of only 10 drivers to win the Indianapolis 500 three times.

Olympia Dukakis (1931–2021), Academy Award winner for “Moonstruck”

Olympia Dukakis was an actress who was known for her role as Cher’s mother in “Moonstruck.”