Tony Todd (1954–2024), star of Candyman films

Tony Todd was an actor best known for his starring roles in the “Candyman” and “Final Destination” film franchises.

Don Bosseler (1936–2024), College Football Hall of Famer

Don Bosseler was a fullback for the Washington Redskins in the 1950s and ‘60s after an All-American college career at the University of Miami.

Janet Landgard (1947–2023), The Donna Reed Show actress

Janet Landgard was an actress who played Karen Holmby in three seasons of “The Donna Reed Show” and starred in such movies as “The Swimmer.” 

Ellen Levine (1943–2022), first female editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping

Ellen Levine was the first female editor-in-chief of Good Housekeeping magazine and helped launch O: The Oprah Magazine.

Don Lewis (1941–2022), legendary synth pioneer 

Don Lewis was a legendary synth player who worked with Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson and who invented the Live Electronic Orchestra, the inspiration for MIDI.

Hurricane G (1970–2022), pioneering New York rapper 

Hurricane G (Gloria Rodriguez) was a pioneering New York rapper who was the first female member of the hip hop collective known as the Hit Squad.

Coy Gibbs (1972–2022), NASCAR owner and driver

Coy Gibbs was the co-owner of NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing as well as a NASCAR driver.

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.

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.

Astro (1957–2021), founding member of UB40

Astro was a founding member of the British reggae band UB40, known for singles including “Red Red Wine.”

Ken Spears (1938–2020), Scooby-Doo co-creator

Ken Spears was a TV writer and producer best known for co-creating Scooby-Doo.

Joe Fortunato (1930 – 2017), Chicago Bears linebacker known for speed

Joe Fortunato, former linebacker for the Chicago Bears, who helped team win 1963 NFL title, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Mississippi, according to The Associated Press. He was 87.

Karin Dor (1938 – 2017), played an assassin in James Bond film "You Only Live Twice"

German actress also starred in Alfred Hitchcock thriller “Topaz”…

Richard Gordon (1929 – 2017), Apollo 12 astronaut

Flew around the moon for the Apollo 12 mission…

Rick Stelmaszek (1948 – 2017), coached 32 seasons with Minnesota Twins

Rick Stelmaszek, who spent 32 seasons as a coach for the Minnesota Twins, died Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, of complications from pancreatic cancer, according to The Associated Press. He was 69.