Milt Larsen (1931–2023), co-founder of the Magic Castle 

Milt Larsen was an actor, magician, and writer who co-founded the Magic Castle, a private club for magicians and the clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts. 

Lennie Niehaus (1929–2020), jazzman who wrote music for Clint Eastwood movies

Lennie Niehaus was a jazz saxophonist who played and arranged music for Stan Kenton, and later wrote music for several Clint Eastwood films.

Bob Kulick (1950–2020), Kiss, Lou Reed, Meatloaf guitarist

Bob Kulick was a renowned rock guitarist who performed and recorded with Kiss, Meatloaf, Lou Reed, and W.A.S.P.

Levi Oakes (1925-2019), last surviving Mohawk World War II code talker

Awarded a silver star for heroic efforts during World War II.

Frank Deford (1938 - 2017), Sports Illustrated writer

Sports writer won awards for his work with Sports Illustrated magazine and NPR...

Bryce Dejean-Jones (1992 - 2016), New Orleans Pelicans guard

Bryce Dejean-Jones, a rookie NBA guard with the New Orleans Pelicans, was fatally shot May 28, 2016, in Dallas, Texas, according to multiple news sources. He was 23.

Maya Angelou: America's Poet

When beloved poet and activist died May 28, 2014, at the age of 86, friendsand admirers from around swiftly to news of her death, offering and praising her inspirational contributions.

Phil Hartman's Greatest Hits

Today we remember Phil Hartman, a great comedian gone much too soon.