Silvia Pinal (1931–2024), Mexican film star

Silvia Pinal was a Mexican star of film and television best known for her work with movie maker Luis Buñuel, including “Viridiana,” “The Exterminating Angel,” and “Simon of the Desert.” 

Julius Becton Jr. (1926–2023), former FEMA head

Lt. General Julius Becton Jr. was a Korean War and Vietnam War veteran who went on to head the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under President Ronald Reagan.

Charles T. Munger (1924–2023), Warren Buffett’s right-hand man

Charles T. Munger was a businessman and investor who served as vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and business magnate Warren Buffett’s right hand.

Cliff Emmich (1936–2022), actor known for “Payday”   

Cliff Emmich was a character actor known for his roles in “Payday” and “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.”   

Donald McEachin (1961–2022), U.S. Representative from Virginia

Donald McEachin was a politician who represented Virginia’s 4th district in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Clarence Gilyard Jr. (1955–2022), “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Die Hard” star

Clarence Gilyard Jr. was an actor known for starring roles in movies and TV shows including “Walker, Texas Ranger,” “Matlock,” and “Die Hard.”

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

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

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.

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.

David Prowse (1935–2020), original Darth Vader actor

David Prowse, the English actor who appeared in the original Star Wars trilogy as Darth Vader, has died at the age of 85, his agent announced early Sunday morning.

Van Williams (1934 - 2016), The Green Hornet star

Van Williams, an actor known best for starring on the 1960s TV series “The Green Hornet,” has died at the age of 82, according to multiple news sources.

Michael "Jim" Delligatti (1918–2016), Big Mac creator

Michael "Jim" Delligatti, who created McDonald's iconic Big Mac sandwich, has died at the age of 98, according to multiple news sources.

Grant Tinker (1925 - 2016), former NBC CEO

Grant Tinker, the former CEO of the National Broadcasting Co., died Monday, Nov. 28, 2016, at his estate in California. He was 91.

Marjorie Lord (1918 - 2015), Make Room for Daddy star

Marjorie Lord, a stage and screen actress who starred opposite Danny Thomas on TV's "Make Room for Daddy," died Nov. 28 of natural causes at her home in Beverly Hills, California. She was 97.

Maurice Strong (1929 - 2015), first U.N. Environment Program chief

Canadian environmentalist and businessman Maurice Strong, who served as the first United Nations Environment Program chief and whose work led to the upcoming World Climate Summit in Paris, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 86.

Leslie Nielsen, Straight Man

When Leslie Nielsen died Nov. 28, 2010, his death had many reflecting on his legacy of laughter. Today we're taking a look at his often overlooked career as a dramatic actor.

10 Things About Basketball Inventor James Naismith

James Naismith died Nov. 28, 1939. Here are ten things you may not know about the inventor of basketball.