Jay J. Armes (1932–2024), famous private investigator

Jay J. Armes was a private investigator from Texas who became famous thanks to his unusual cases, prosthetic hands, offbeat lifestyle, and action figure made in his likeness. 

Lou Deprijck (1946–2023), í‡a Plane Pour Moi singer

Lou Deprijck was a Belgian singer and producer who wrote and sang the 1978 Plastic Bertrand hit “í‡a plane pour moi.” 

Robert Brown (1926–2022), “Here Come the Brides” star  

Robert Brown was an actor best known for playing lumberjack Jason Bolt on the TV series “Here Come the Brides.” 

Maury Wills (1932–2022), Los Angeles Dodgers legend

Maury Wills was a legendary shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers who was known for his base stealing.

Valery Polyakov (1942–2022), cosmonaut who took longest trip to space

Valery Polyakov was a Russian cosmonaut who holds the record for most consecutive days in outer space.

George Holliday (2021), videotaped L.A. police beating Rodney King

George Holliday was a plumber who videotaped the 1991 police beating of that led to riots in Los Angeles.

George W. Biggs (1925–2020), Tuskegee Airman who flew in three wars

George W. Biggs was a U.S. Army Air Corps and U.S. Air Force veteran who flew as a Tuskegee Airman in World War II.

Barron Hilton (1927–2019), hotel heir and Los Angeles Chargers founder

Barron Hilton was the son of Conrad Hilton who took over the Hilton Hotels business and expanded it to include casinos. He was also a founding owner in the American Football League as the original owner of the Los Angeles Chargers.

Larry Wallis (1949–2019), original Motorhead guitarist

Larry Wallis was the original guitarist for legendary metal band Motorhead, though he didn’t continue with the band after their early days.

Arthur Mitchell (1934–2018), trailblazing African-American ballet dancer

Arthur Mitchell was a ballet dancer who achieved international acclaim as the first African-American principal dancer at the New York City Ballet. He danced with the company from 1956 to 1968. Following the assassination of , he was inspired to help found the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

Bernie Casey (1939 – 2017), artist, actor, and athlete

Bernie Casey, former NFL player turned actor, died Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017, in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. He was 78.

Jake LaMotta (1922 - 2017), boxing champ who inspired "Raging Bull"

Legendary boxerwas portrayed by Robert De Niro in the classic film.

The Fight Over Gram Parsons' Funeral

Who owns the rights to final goodbyes?