Died October 18

Dr. Warren M. Washington (1936–2024), scholar and climate scientist

Dr. Warren M. Washington was an acclaimed climate scientist and scholar who advised six U.S. presidents on climate change and served as chair of the National Science Board.

Dwight Twilley (1951–2023), I’m on Fire singer 

Dwight Twilley was a singer and songwriter who had power pop hits in the 1970s and ‘80s with the Dwight Twilley Band and as a solo artist.

William Lucking (1941–2021), “Sons of Anarchy” star

William Lucking was an actor known for roles including Piney Winston on the FX biker drama “Sons of Anarchy.”

Jo-Carroll Dennison (1923–2021), oldest surviving former Miss America

Jo-Carroll Dennison was an actress and the oldest surviving former Miss America, having won the pageant in 1942.

Val Bisoglio (1926–2021), “Saturday Night Fever,” “Quincy, M.E.” actor

Val Bisoglio was a character actor known for roles in movies including “Saturday Night Fever” and TV shows including “Quincy, M.E.”

Chris Ayres (1965–2021), “Dragon Ball” voice actor

Chris Ayres was a voice actor, director, and scriptwriter known for his performance as Frieza in the “Dragon Ball” anime series.

Colin Powell (1937–2021), four-star general and former Secretary of State

Colin Powell was a four-star general in the U.S. Army who went on to become National Security Advisor, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the first Black U.S. Secretary of State.

Dana Baratta (1961–2020), “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” writer

Dana Baratta was a producer and screenwriter known for credits including “Marvel’s Jessica Jones” and “Dawson’s Creek.”

Todd Bol (1956–2018), founder of the non-profit Little Free Library

Little free libraries are on front lawns in 88 countries.

Brent Briscoe (1962 – 2017), actor brought genuine humanity to supporting roles

Brent Briscoe, a character actor who appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows, died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, following complications from a serious fall, according to multiple news sources. He was 56.

Rita Henley Jensen (1947–2017), pioneer of women’s journalism founded Women’s eNews

Rita Henley Jensen, founder of Women’s eNews and the Jane Crow Project, died Oct. 18 of breast cancer, according to her daughter, Ariel Jensen-Vargas. She was 70.

Phil Chess (1921–2016), Chess Records co-founder

Phil Chess, who co-founded the legendary Chess Records label, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Arizona, according to multiple news sources. He was 95.

Dee Dee Warwick: Soul Sister

It must have been tough growing up around star power as bright as Dionne Warwick, Cissy Houston and . But Dee Dee Warwick—Dionne’s kid sister, Cissy’s niece, and Whitney’s cousin—could hold her own. She was a two-time Grammy nominee for "Foolish Fool" and "She Didn't Know."