Kazuo Umezu (1936–2024), manga’s “god of horror”

Kazuo Umezu was a longtime manga artist who was sometimes called the “god of horror” over the course of his decades creating works like “Reptilia,” “The Drifting Classroom,” and “My Name Is Shingo.” 

Lonnie Warwick (1942–2024), longtime Vikings linebacker

Lonnie Warwick was an NFL linebacker best known for his eight years with the Minnesota Vikings’ Purple People Eaters, and for playing in Super Bowl IV.0

Jerrod Mustaf (1969–2024), Maryland basketball star

Jerrod Mustaf was a star basketball player at the University of Maryland who had a brief career with the New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, as well as overseas teams. 

Paul Morrissey (1938–2024), Andy Warhol collaborator

Paul Morrissey was a filmmaker best known for his collaborations with artist Andy Warhol and for briefly managing the Velvet Underground.

Maj. Gen. Roland Lajoie (1936–2023), instrumental Cold War leader 

Maj. Gen. Roland Lajoie was a U.S. Army veteran and an expert in Soviet technology who proved to be a key leader during the last years of the Cold War.

Matthew Perry (1969–2023), star of Friends

Matthew Perry was an actor best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit sitcom “Friends.”

D.H. Peligro (1959–2022), Dead Kennedys drummer 

D.H. Peligro was the longtime drummer for the legendary punk rock band the Dead Kennedys.

Vince Dooley (1932–2022), legendary former Georgia football coach   

Vince Dooley was the winningest football coach at the University of Georgia who led them to a National Championship in 1980.

Hannah Pick-Goslar (1928–2022), Holocaust survivor and friend of Anne Frank

Hannah Pick-Goslar was one of best friends and was often mentioned in her famous diary.

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935–2022), “Great Balls of Fire” rock 'n' roll pioneer

Jerry Lee Lewis was a singer and pianist who pioneered rock n’ roll with hits including “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin' On” and “Great Balls of Fire.”

Camille Saviola (1950–2021), actress known for “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine”

Camille Saviola was an actress known for roles on TV shows including “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “Entourage.”

John Smith (1943–2021), former president of Arkansas Funeral Directors Association

John Smith, former owner of North Little Rock Funeral Home and the former president of the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association, died October 28, 2021, at the age of 78.

Leanza Cornett (1971–2020), former Miss America

Leanza Cornett was a TV personality and musician who was crowned Miss Florida in 1992 and Miss America in 1993.

Cecilia Chiang (1920–2020), restaurateur who brought authentic Chinese cuisine to the U.S.

Cecilia Chiang was a restaurateur whose San Francisco restaurant, the Mandarin, introduced a more authentic style of Chinese food to U.S. diners.

Billy Joe Shaver (1939–2020), legendary outlaw country songwriter

Billy Joe Shaver was a legendary outlaw country singer-songwriter whose songs were recorded by , Willie Nelson, and .

Kay Hagan (1953–2019), former North Carolina senator

Kay Hagan was the first Democratic woman elected to the U.S. Senate from North Carolina. In 2008 she was a state senator when she beat Republican Elizabeth Dole. She lost her seat in 2014 to Republican Thom Tillis in a close contest that was one of the most expensive Senate races ever. In the Senate, Hagan was a strong advocate for women and a prominent backer of the Affordable Care Act. After discovering that the U.S. Senate swimming pool was for men only, she worked with Senator Chuck Schumer to end that practice.

Diane Charlemagne (1964 - 2015), Urban Cookie Collective singer

Legendary English vocalist Diane Charlemagne, who was featured on Goldie's 1994 hit "Inner City Life," has died of cancer, according to The Guardian. She was 51.

Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton

Country singer Porter Wagoner, who would have celebrated his 87th birthday Aug. 12, introduced country music to millions as the host of television’s The Porter Wagoner Show. But Wagoner...

Doris Duke: Money, Mansions and Men

Eccentric heiress Doris Duke did not leave any heirs, but she enhanced many people’s lives through the reported $1.3 billion she left to foundations ...