Died May 4

Mass had a successful career as a broadcaster and trailer after his racing days ended.

Morris played alongside Kobe Bryant in the Laker legend’s last two playoff seasons.

He helped get the team to the 1977 NFL playoffs.

Stella’s Black Paintings series of the 1950s bucked trends in art.

He helped produce Vile’s records and played an array of instruments on them.

He defected from Communist Czechoslovakia to play in the NHL.

He served as the head of Belarus from 1991 until 1994.

His notable roles included The Brow in “Dick Tracy.”

Kamen was known for songs including “I Promised Myself.”

Legendary poet helped launch the beat generation.