Darius Morris (1991–2024), former NBA point guard 

Darius Morris was a former NBA point guard who played for the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and others.0

Frank Stella (1936–2024), pioneering minimalist artist

Frank Stella was an artist, painter and sculptor known for his often abstract, geometric and minimalist work.

Rob Laakso (1979–2023), Kurt Vile collaborator in the Violators 

Rob Laakso was a multi-instrumentalist indie musician who was a longtime member of the Violators and a key collaborator with Kurt Vile, in addition to working with bands like Swirlies and Mice Parade.

Petr Klíma (1964–2023), Stanley Cup champ with Edmonton Oilers 

Petr Klí_ma was a hockey player who won the 1990 Stanley Cup as a forward for the Edmonton Oilers.

Stanislav Shushkevich (1934–2022), first leader of post-Soviet Belarus

Stanislav Shushkevich was the first head of state of an independent Belarus after the breakup of the Soviet Union.

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.”

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.”

Michael McClure (1932–2020), legendary beat poet

Michael McClure was a legendary poet who helped launch the counterculture beat generation with and Allen Ginsberg.

Don Shula (1930–2020), longtime Miami Dolphins head coach

Don Shula was the head coach of the Miami Dolphins from 1970 to 1995, leading the team to two victories and the only perfect season in NFL history.

Rachel Held Evans (1981–2019), best-selling progressive Christian author

Rachel Held Evans was a best-selling progressive Christian author who inspired many with her writings on the church and faith in our modern world.

Tony Kinman (1956–2018), country punk pioneer

Co-founded the bands Rank and File and the Dils.

Mario Maglieri (1924–2017), Whiskey a Go Go owner

Entrepreneur owned Hollywood’s famed Whiskey a Go Go rock club.

Bob Bennett (1933 - 2016), former senator from Utah

Former U.S. Sen. Bob Bennett died May 4 of complications of pancreatic cancer, according to a post on his Facebook page. He was 82.

Robert Bennett (1933 - 2016), U.S. senator from Utah

Robert Bennett, a former Republican U.S. senator from Utah, died April 4 of complications of a recent stroke, according to a statement issued by his family. He was 82. Bennett also had pancreatic cancer. "His final days were filled with kindness and love, and the family greatly appreciates the outpouring of well wishes and support," the statement said. "It touched his heart, and deeply touched ours, to see how much he was loved." Bennett, whose father, Wallace F. Bennett, also served in the U.S. Senate, served three terms as a U.S. senator for Utah. Bennett's credits included chairmanships and senior positions on several key Senate committees, including the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, Appropriations Committee, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and more.

The Secret Fortune of Diana Dors

Three decades after her death, British actress and sex symbol Diana Dors doesn't have the enduring star power of her contemporary, Marilyn Monroe - the American counterpart to whom she was often compared.

Five Songs: Adam Yauch's Favorites

In honor of the birthday of the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, listen to these five songs that MCA himself loved and might have recommended.

Dom DeLuise and Friends

Dom DeLuise was funny on his own, but when he got together with his friends, he was downright hilarious.