Andrew Schally (1926–2024), Nobel Prize winner

Andrew Schally was an endocrinologist whose work studying links between hormones and the brain stem resulted in him sharing a Nobel Prize with neuroscientist Roger Guillemin and physicist Rosalyn Yalow.

Mitzi Gaynor (1931–2024), star of “South Pacific”

Mitzi Gaynor was an actress and singer known for movie musicals including “South Pacific” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business.”

Edward Bleier (1929–2023), brought Looney Tunes to TV 

Edward Bleier was a former Warner Bros. executive and past president who introduced Looney Tunes to television, and who later helped pioneer cable television services and special interest channels. 

Carla Bley (1936–2023), influential free jazz composer 

Carla Bley was an influential figure in the free jazz movement who became a staunch advocate of artists’ rights and the creation of independent record labels so musicians would have greater control over their own music.

Ray Santos (1928–2019), Latin music legend

Ray Santos wasa legendary Latin musician who arranged the theme song for moviec3a2c280c29cThe Mambo Kings.c3a2c280c29d Known as c3a2c280c29cEl Maestro,c3a2c280c29d the saxophonist started playing in Latin big bands at Catskill Mountain resorts in the 1950s. He worked with many known musicians including Tito Puente. Santos won a Grammy award for working with Linda Ronstadt on her 1992 album c3a2c280c29cFrenesic3a2c280c29d and received the Latin Grammy Trustees Award in 2011. He also taught and directed the Latin band at the City College of New York for over 20 years.

Bill Macy (1922–2019), starred on TV’s “Maude”

Bill Macy was best known for his starring role as Walter Findlay on the popular 1970s sitcom “Maude.”

Elijah Cummings (1951–2019), Democratic U.S. Representative from Maryland

Elijah Cummings was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, a Democrat representing Maryland’s 7th congressional district. He was elected to twelve terms in Congress, beginning in 1996 and most recently in the 2018 election, by the district covering portions of Baltimore and Baltimore County. Cummings was popular with his constituents, typically receiving more than 70% of the vote and once running entirely unopposed. In Congress, he served as chair of the Committee of Oversight and Government Reform, where he was a leader in the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. Cummings also presided over testimony by Trump’s former lawyer, Michael Cohen. Prior to his service in Congress, Cummings was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for 14 years, where he was the first African American in the state’s history to serve as Speaker Pro Tempore.

Bob Kingsley (1939–2019), country music radio legend

Longtime host of “Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40.”

Danielle Darrieux (1917 – 2017), star glowed in French cinema for over 80 years

Danielle Darrieux, a lead actress of French cinema for over 80 years, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, according to multiple news sources. She was 100.

Gord Downie (1964 – 2017), frontman for beloved Canadian rock band the Tragically Hip

The singer was known for his mesmerizing stage presence.

Mychael Knight (1978–2017), "Project Runway" fashion designer

(AP) Georgia fashion designer Mychael Knight, who was a finalist on the popular TV competition show "Project Runway," died Tuesday at age 39.

Howard Kendall (1946–2015), English football manager

English football manager of Everton championship teams.

Terrific Tennessee Ernie Ford

The 1950s loved Tennessee Ernie Ford, and we love him, too.

Ain’t No Man Like Levi Stubbs

Levi Stubbs was a singer and a gentleman.