Elfrida von Nardroff (1925–2021), discredited winner in 1950s TV quiz show scandal

Elfrida von Nardroff  was a big winner on the fixed 1950s TV quiz show "Twenty-One."

Marie-Claire Blais (1939–2021), author known for “A Season in the Life of Emmanuel”

Marie-Claire Blais was an acclaimed French-Canadian author known for books including “Une Saison Dans la Vie d’Emmanuel” (“A Season in the Life of Emmanuel”)

Yvonne Wilder (1937–2021), "West Side Story" actor

Yvonne Wilder was an actor known for playing Consuelo in the classic film "West Side Story."

Jonshel Alexander (2021), "Beasts of the Southern Wild" actor

Jonshel Alexander starred as Joy Strong in the 2012 movie "Beasts of the Southern Wild."

Eddie Mekka (1952–2021), played Carmine on “Laverne & Shirley”

Eddie Mekka was an actor who played Carmine “The Big Ragoo” Ragusa on “Laverne & Shirley.”

Frank Williams (1942–2021), Formula One racing driver and team founder

Frank Williams was an English Formula One racing driver who founded Williams Racing.

Oxford High School Shooting Victims (2021)

Four people were killed, and another seven were injured, in a shooting at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan, on Tuesday, November 30.

Thomas Wells (1975–2021), former "X Factor" star

Thomas Wells was a singer who was a popular contestant on the talent show "X Factor."

Sherif Zaki (1955–2021), CDC pathologist who studied Ebola, COVID-19

Sherif Zaki was a pathologist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) who studied infectious diseases including Ebola, SARS, and COVID-19.

Phil Saviano (1952–2021), clergy abuse survivor featured in “Spotlight”

Phil Saviano was a survivor of childhood clergy abuse whose work to help other survivors and uncover predatory behavior in the church was featured in the Oscar-winning 2015 film “Spotlight.”

Lee Elder (1934–2021), first Black golfer to play in the Masters

Lee Elder was a pioneering golfer who was the first Black golfer to compete in the Masters when he played in the tournament in 1974.

Arlene Dahl (1925–2021), 1950s Hollywood star

Arlene Dahl was an actress known for 1950s movies including “Slightly Scarlet” and “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” as well as the mother of actor Lorenzo Lamas.

David Gulpilil(c. 1953–2021), actor known for “Walkabout,” “Crocodile Dundee”

David Gulpilil was an indigenous Australian actor known for roles in movies including “Walkabout” and “Crocodile Dundee.”

Joanne Shenandoah (1957–2021), Native American singer-songwriter

Joanne Shenandoah was a singer and songwriter celebrated as “Native America’s musical matriarch.”

Curley Culp (1946–2021), Hall of Fame defensive lineman

Curley Culp was a Hall of Fame nose tackle who won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Lisa Brown (1954–2021), actress in “Guiding Light” and “As the World Turns”

Lisa Brown was an actress best known for soap opera roles on “Guiding Light” and “As the World Turns.”

Virgil Abloh (1980–2021), fashion designer for Louis Vuitton, Off-White

Virgil Abloh was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear collection and the founder of the Off-White fashion house.

Stephen Sondheim (1930–2021), renowned Broadway lyricist and composer

Stephen Sondheim was one of the most renowned lyricists and composers of the Broadway stage.

Bill Virdon (1931–2021), MLB player, coach, and manager

Bill Virdon was a baseball player, coach, and manager who won two World Series.

Sylvia Weinstock (1930–2021), “Queen of Cakes” baker and decorator

Sylvia Weinstock was a cake baker and decorator known as the “Queen of Cakes.”

Marcella LeBeau (1919–2021), decorated WWII combat nurse & Lakota elder

Marcella LeBeau was a nurse who served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II and went on to advocate for Native American health.

Doug Jones (1957–2021), former All-Star relief pitcher

Doug Jones was a five-time All-Star relief pitcher who had over 300 saves in a 16 year career.

Joey Morgan (1993–2021), “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” actor

Joey Morgan was an actor known for movies including “Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse” and “Flower.”

Slide Hampton (1932–2021), jazz trombonist

Slide Hampton was a Grammy Award-winning jazz trombonist and NEA Jazz Master.

Robert Bly (1926–2021), writer and men’s movement founder

Robert Bly was a poet and writer best known for his 1990 book “Iron John: A Book About Men” and the mythopoetic men’s movement he helped launch.

Will Ryan (1949–2021), “The Land Before Time” voice actor

Will Ryan was a voice actor known for roles in movies including “The Land Before Time” and TV shows including “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.”

Billy Hinsche (1951–2021), longtime Beach Boys collaborator

Billy Hinsche was a musician who recorded and toured with the Beach Boys for many years.

Peter Aykroyd (1955–2021), former "Saturday Night Live" cast member

Peter Aykroyd was a former cast member and writer for "Saturday Night Live" who was Dan Aykroyd's brother.

Art LaFleur (1943–2021), actor known for “The Sandlot,” “Field of Dreams”

Art LaFleur was an actor known known for movies including “The Sandlot” and “Field of Dreams.”

Peter Buck (1930–2021), Subway restaurant co-founder

Peter Buck was the co-founder of the Subway chain of sandwich shops.

Waukesha Christmas Parade Victims (2021)

At least six people were killed, and more than 40 were injured, when a car drove into the Waukesha Christmas Parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

Dave Frishberg (1933–2021), “Schoolhouse Rock” songwriter

Dave Frishberg was a pianist and songwriter who composed “I’m Just a Bill” and other songs for “Schoolhouse Rock.”

Ed Bullins (1935–2021), playwright of the Black Arts Movement

Ed Bullins was a playwright known for works including “The Taking of Miss Janie” and “In New England Winter.”

Philip Margo (1942–2021), baritone singer with the Tokens

Philip Margo was a singer with the Tokens, known for their 1961 hit “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.”

Pedro Feliciano (1976–2021), New York Mets pitcher

Pedro Feliciano was a pitcher for the New York Mets in the 2000s and 2010s.

Young Dolph (1985–2021), rapper known for “Rich Slave”

Young Dolph was a rapper known for music including his Top 5 2020 album “Rich Slave.”

Maureen Cleave (1934–2021), music journalist who covered the Beatles

Maureen Cleave was a music journalist who was a confidante of the Beatles, having written about them since their early days of fame.

Henry Woolf (1930–2021), “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” actor

Henry Woolf was an actor with a long career on stage and screen that included a dual role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

Julio Lugo (1975–2021), former Boston Red Sox shortstop

Julio Lugo was a former Major League Baseball shortstop who won the World Series in 2007 with the Boston Red Sox.

Chris-Tia Donaldson (1979–2021), founder and CEO of Thank God it’s Natural haircare

Chris-Tia Donaldson was the founder and CEO of Thank God it’s Natural (TGIN) haircare.

Heath Freeman (1980–2021), actor known for “Bones,” “Skateland”

Heath Freeman was an actor known for appearances on TV shows including “Bones” and “NCIS.”

Bob Bondurant (1933–2021), racing driver and instructor

Bob Bondurant was a racing driver who founded the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, where he taught celebrities including and Tom Cruise.

Glen de Vries (1972–2021), businessman who went to space with Blue Origin

Glen de Vries was a businessman who recently went to space alongside William Shatner on Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin NS-18 mission.

John Artis (1946–2021), co-defendant in Rubin “Hurricane” Carter case

John Artis was a co-defendant in the notorious 1967 murder trial against boxer . Both were convicted but later exonerated.

Graeme Edge (1941–2021), Moody Blues co-founder

Graeme Edge was a co-founder and drummer for the classic progressive rock band the Moody Blues.

F.W. de Klerk (1936–2021), former South African president who won Nobel Peace Prize

F.W. de Klerk was the last South African president under apartheid, who shared the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize with for their work ending the nation's oppressive political system.

Jerry Douglas (1932–2021), “The Young and the Restless” star

Jerry Douglas was an actor who starred as town patriarch John Abbott in “The Young and the Restless.”

Max Cleland (1942–2021), U.S. senator from Georgia

Max Cleland was a disabled Vietnam veteran and a former Democratic U.S. senator from Georgia.

Dean Stockwell (1936–2021), “Quantum Leap” star

Dean Stockwell was an actor whose long career included memorable roles on TV in “Quantum Leap” and in movies including the original “Dune” and “Married to the Mob.”