Bob Yerkes (1932–2024), Boba Fett stuntman

Bob Yerkes was a legendary stuntman and circus performer known for his work in “Return of the Jedi,” “Back to the Future,” and dozens of other movies.

Lt. Gen. Claudius “Bud” Watts III (1936–2023), past president of The Citadel 

Lt. Gen. Claudius “Bud” Watts III was a United States Air Force veteran who served as president of The Citadel, a military college in South Carolina, from 1989 to 1996.

Beverly Willis (1928–2023), pioneering female architect

Beverly Willis was a pioneering architect whose influence helped break gender norms in the industry, co-founding the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C., and designing a number of notable landmarks. 

Russ Francis (1953–2023), 13-year NFL tight end and pro wrestler 

Russ Francis was a 13-year veteran of the NFL who played tight end for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers before becoming a professional wrestler with the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). 

Tim Wakefield (1966–2023), World Series-winning Red Sox knuckleballer 

Tim Wakefield was a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox whose unorthodox knuckleball made him an integral part of the squad that broke the team’s 86-year World Series "curse of the Bambino.” 

Antonio Inoki (1943–2022), Japanese combat sports pioneer 

Antonio Inoki was a Japanese professional wrestler and combat sports pioneer who fought Muhammad Ali to a draw in an exhibition match in 1976.

Alexander Horanzy (1922–2020), U.S. Army veteran who survived Pearl Harbor

Alexander Horanzy was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Beverly “Guitar” Watkins (1939–2019), unsung blues guitar legend

Beverly “Guitar” Watkins was an unsung blues guitar legend known for her attacking playing style. She was said to play like Jimi Hendrix (playing behind her head) and Pete Townsend, and influenced many musicians including John Lennon. Though she started playing the guitar at a young age and played with and , she achieved greater recognition much later. After some down years in music, she was working various odd jobs, until she became a regular on Atlanta’s blues scene in the 1980s. The Music Maker Relief Foundation set her up on tour with in 1998 and released her first album at the age of 60. She continued playing live until she suffered a stroke in July2019.

Peggy Sue Gerron (1940–2018), inspiration for the Buddy Holly song

“Peggy Sue” was a top 3 hit song for Buddy Holly in 1957…

Arthur Janov (1924 – 2017), addressed childhood traumas with “primal therapy”

Arthur Janov, psychotherapist who developed “Primal Scream” therapy, died Oct. 1, 2017, at his home in Malibu, Calif., according to The Associated Press. He was 93.

Las Vegas Strip Shooting Victims (2017)

Remembering the 58 people who died in the Route 91 music festival shooting.

Dave Strader (1955 – 2017), play-by-play announcer for the Dallas Stars

Previously hockey play-by-play announcer for NBC and ESPN…

Remembering Novelist Tom Clancy

We remember best-selling spy novelist Tom Clancy.