Died May 9

Sean Burroughs (1980–2024), Olympic gold-winning MLB third baseman

Sean Burroughs was an Olympic gold medal-winning MLB third baseman who spent four years with the San Diego Padres.

James Gregory (1946–2024), “Funniest Man in America” comedian

James Gregory was a standup comedian known by his fans as the “Funniest Man in America.” 

Dennis Thompson (1948–2024), last surviving member of MC5

Dennis Thompson was the drummer for the groundbreaking Detroit-based rock group MC5, which helped set the stage for punk, and was its last surviving member.

Heather Armstrong (1975–2023), Queen of the Mommy Bloggers 

Heather Armstrong was called the “Queen of the Mommy Bloggers” for her popular blog Dooce.0

Denny Crum (1937–2023), Hall of Fame Louisville basketball coach 

Denny Crum was the longtime head basketball coach for the University of Louisville, leading the Cardinals to two NCAA championships.

Midge Decter (1927–2022), prominent neoconservative writer

Midge Decter was a writer and one of the founders of the neoconservative movement in the 1960s.

Paul Vasquez (2020), “Double Rainbow” guy

Paul Vasquez became a viral video sensation known as “double rainbow" guy after he posted a video of a double rainbow he witnessed along with his excited reaction at the sight.  

Little Richard (1932–2020), one of the founding fathers of rock & roll

Little Richard, the flamboyant father of rock ‘n’ roll whose “Tutti Frutti” changed the world, died Saturday at the age of 87.

Jim Fowler (1932–2019), longtime host of “Wild Kingdom”

Jim Fowler aught millions about wildlife on the television series "Wild Kingdom."

Michael Parks (1940 - 2017), Kill Bill actor

Actor appeared in films such as “Django Unchained” and “Kill Bill”...