James Darren (1936–2024), actor in Gidget, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

James Darren was a singer and actor best known for his work in the “Gidget” movies, as well as his recurring roles in shows like “Star Trek: Deep Space Nine” and “T.J. Hooker.” 

Marcia DeRousse (1953–2023), True Blood actress

Marcia DeRousse was an actress best known for appearing in three seasons of HBO’s “True Blood” as Dr. Patricia Ludwig. 

Frank Drake (1930–2022), pioneer in the search for extraterrestrial life

Frank Drake was the first scientist to use radio astronomy to search for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence.

Joan Washington (1946–2021), Hollywood dialect coach

Joan Washington was a dialect coach who worked with stars including Penelope Cruz and Jessica Chastain.

David Patten (1974–2021), Patriots wide receiver who won three Super Bowls

David Patten was an NFL wide receiver who won three Super Bowls while playing with the New England Patriots in the early 2000s.

Keith McCants (1968–2021), former NFL linebacker

Keith McCants was an NFL linebacker who was the fourth pick in the 1990 draft.

Claire Wineland (1997–2018), inspiring speaker lived with cystic fibrosis

Founded a charity to help others suffering from the disease.

John Hostetter (1946 - 2016), Murphy Brown actor

John Hostetter, a veteran character actor who was known best for his role as the unflappable stage manager on TV's "Murphy Brown," died Sept. 2, 2016, of cancer. He was 69.

Jerry Heller (1940–2016), rap manager

Managed gangsta rap pioneers N.W.A. and Eazy-E.

Jon Polito (1950 - 2016), Homicide: Life on the Street actor

Actor Jon Polito, known for playing Detective Steve Crosetti on TV’s “Homicide: Life on the Street” and for roles in films such as “Miller’s Crossing” and “The Big Lebowski,” has died. He was 65.

Bob Denver, aka Little Buddy

Bob Denver is synonymous with a single name: Gilligan.