Frank Barron, the eclectic writing career of a Hollywood character

Frank Barron, who had a varied career as a writer in Hollywood, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2017, according to The Los Angeles Daily News. He was 98.

Fred Beckey (1923–2017), passion as large as the mountains he climbed

Fred Beckey, the mountaineer known for his many trailblazing first ascents, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 94.

Northern California Wildfire Victims (2017)

Wildfires have killed at least 43apeople in California wine country.

Dennis Banks (1937 – 2017), co-founder of the American Indian Movement

Native American activist was a leader of the Wounded Knee Occupation…

Jack Bannon (1940–2017), starred on the TV series “Lou Grant”

Jack Bannon starred on the TV series “Lou Grant.”

Who Was Fats Domino?

One of the original creators of rock ‘n’ roll music died this week. If you've never heard his music, you're in for a treat— .

Fats Domino (1928–2017), rock ‘n’ roll pioneer gave us a thrill on “Blueberry Hill”

Fats Domino, the early rock 'n' roll superstar who sang enduring songs including "Blueberry Hill," died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, according to multiple news sources. He was 89.

Alison Robins (1920 – 2017), secret WWII code listener

She was part of the UK’s wartime intelligence network.

Robert Guillaume (1927–2017), star of TV's "Soap" and "Benson"

Robert Guillaume, the actor known best for his starring roles on TV's "Soap," and "Benson," has died at the age of 89, according to multiple news reports.

Daisy Berkowitz (1968–2017), Marilyn Manson co-founder

The guitarist wrote many songs on Marilyn Manson’s early albums.

Paul Weitz (1932 – 2017), astronaut piloted Skylab and commanded space shuttle

PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Weitz, a retired NASA astronaut who commanded the first flight of the space shuttle Challenger and also piloted the Skylab in the early 1970s, has died. He was 85.

George Young (1946–2017), co-wrote the hit song “Friday on My Mind” with the Easybeats

Producer for AC/DC on their first five albums.

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.

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.

Harriette Thompson, three-time cancer survivor set marathon record at age 92

Harriette Thompson, three-time cancer survivor who began running marathons at age 76, died Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, according to The Associated Press. She was 94.

John Dunsworth (1946 – 2017), actor starred on "Trailer Park Boys"

Played trailer park supervisor Jim Lahey on the comedy series…

Roy Dotrice (1923 – 2017), British actor played Leopold Mozart in "Amadeus"

He portrayed Hallyne the Pyromancer in “Game of Thrones”…

Daniel Webb (1989 - 2017), former Chicago White Sox relief pitcher

Daniel Webb, a former relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox, has died in an ATV accident.

Grady Tate (1932 – 2017), prominent jazz drummer and vocalist

Sang many ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ songs and drummed on the ‘Twin Peaks’ soundtrack...

Christian Risner (2014–2017), inspired hometown to celebrate Christmas in September

Christian Risner, a 3-year-old boy whose fight with cancer inspired his small Kansas hometown to celebrate Christmas in September, has died.

Connie Hawkins (1942–2017), basketball legend from the schoolyard to the Hall of Fame

PHOENIX (AP) — Connie Hawkins, basketball's dazzling New York playground legend who soared and swooped his way to the Hall of Fame, has died at 75.

Bunny Sigler (1941–2017), a key voice in “The Sound of Philadelphia”

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Walter "Bunny" Sigler, a singer, songwriter and producer who helped create "The Sound of Philadelphia" in the 1970s, has died.

Ralphie May (1972 – 2017), broke onto the national stage on “Last Comic Standing”

Ralphie May, the stand-up comedian whose career took off after appearing on “Last Comic Standing,” died Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, of cardiac arrest in Las Vegas, according to multiple news sources. He was 45.

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.

Robert Yates (1943 – 2017), pioneering NASCAR owner

Won the 1999 Cup title with driver Dale Jarrett...

Tom Petty (1950–2017), beloved American rock & roll singer

Classic heartland rocker was one of the bestselling musicians of all time.

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…