A. Cornelius Baker (1961–2024), HIV testing advocate

A. Cornelius Baker was a public health policy expert who advocated for extensive HIV/AIDS testing and care, even in the early days of the disease.

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

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

Bert Belasco (1982–2020), star of BET’s “Let’s Stay Together”

Bert Belasco was an actor best known for his starring role in the BET series “Let’s Stay Together.”

Alex Trebek (1940–2020), beloved 'Jeopardy!' host

Alex Trebek was the beloved host of the iconic game show “Jeopardy!” for more than 35 years.

Werner Doehner (1929–2019), last survivor of the Hindenburg disaster

He was 8 years old when the Hindenburg crashed in 1937.

Wally Triplett (1926–2018), pioneering NFL running back

First black player drafted in the NFL to play a regular season game.

The Voice of Dorothy Kilgallen

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