Bonni Lou Kern (1941–2020), original Mouseketeer

Bonni Lou Kern was an original Mouseketeer who appeared on the first season of the popular Disney  ‘The Mickey Mouse Club.’

Mac Davis (1942–2020), “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” singer-songwriter

Mac Davis was a singer-songwriter who had a No. 1 hit in 1972 with “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me” and wrote hit songs for other artists including “In the Ghetto.”

Helen Reddy (1941–2020), singer known for feminist anthem “I Am Woman”

Helen Reddy was an Australian singer whose hits included the 1972 chart-topping feminist anthem “I Am Woman.”

Jay Johnstone (1945–2020), two-time World Series champion

Jay Johnstone was a versatileoutfielderwho won a World Series titlewiththeDodgersand the Yankees.

Tony Tanner (1932–2020), “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” director

Tony Tanner was a British actor and director best known for choreographing and directing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in its 1982 Broadway debut.

Yuko Takeuchi (1980–2020), star of “Miss Sherlock,” “Ring”

Yuko Takeuchi was a Japanese actress known for roles including the title character in the HBO Asia/Hulu series “Miss Sherlock.”

Sterling Magee (1936–2020), one half of blues duo Satan & Adam

Sterling Magee was an acclaimed blues guitarist and musician who was part of the popular blues duo known as Satan & Adam.

Guadalupe “Shorty” Ortiz (1941–2020), Tejano music legend

Guadalupe “Shorty” Ortiz was a Tejano musician known for leading Shorty and the Corvetts as well as Mariachi Corbetas.

Keith Hufnagel (1974–2020), skateboarding legend

Keith Hufnagel was a highly influential skateboarder who started the popular Huf Worldwide skater clothing brand.

Larry Wilson (1938–2020), legendary Cardinals safety

Larry Wilson was a legendary safety for the St. Louis Cardinals who was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

W.S. “Fluke” Holland (1935–2020), drummer for Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins

W.S. “Fluke” Holland was a drummer who played for and , including on classic songs such as “Blue Suede Shoes” and “Ring of Fire.”

Betty Bushman (1931–2020), pioneering baseball announcer

Betty Bushman became one of the first women to broadcastaMajor League Baseballgamewhen she joined the radio crew for the Kansas City Ae28099sin 1964.

Joseph Laurinaitis (1960–2020), wrestling legend

Joseph Laurinaitis was a legendary known as Road Warrior Animal.

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.

Gale Sayers (1943–2020), Hall of Fame running back with the Chicago Bears

Gale Sayers was a Pro Football Hall of Fame running back who was a Chicago Bears legend, playing for the team from 1965 to 1971.

Tommy DeVito (1928–2020), original member of The Four Seasons

Tommy DeVito was an original member of the legendary pop rock group The Four Seasons.

Michael Lonsdale (1931–2020), played Bond villain Hugo Drax in “Moonraker”

Michael Lonsdale was a French actor whose notable roles included Hugo Drax, the villain in the 1979 James Bond film “Moonraker.”

Sam McBratney (1943–2020), children’s author of “Guess How Much I Love You”

Sam McBratney was an Irish author of books for children and adults, best known for the children’s bestseller “Guess How Much I Love You.”

Jackie Stallone (1921–2020), famous astrologer and Sylvester Stallone’s mother

Jackie Stallone was a popular astrologer known for her psychic hotline on television and was the mother of Hollywood star Sylvester Stallone.

Bob Gore (1937–2020), inventor of Gore-Tex

Robert W. “Bob” Gore was the former president and chairman of W.L. Gore & Associates, best known for inventing Gore-Tex fabric.

Robert Graetz (1928–2020), minister who helped organize Montgomery bus boycott

Rev. Robert Graetz was a Lutheran minister and civil rights activist who was among the residents of Montgomery, Alabama who organized a historic bus boycott.

Pamela Hutchinson (2020), singer with R&B group the Emotions

Pamela Hutchinson was a singer with the R&B and disco group the Emotions, known for hits including the Grammy-winning “Best of My Love.”

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933–2020), influential U.S. Supreme Court justice

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, the second woman and the first Jewish woman appointed to the court in U.S. history.

Terry Goodkind (1948–2020), best-selling fantasy author

Terry Goodkind was an author known for his best-selling fantasy series ‘Sword of Truth.’

Winston Groom (1943–2020), ‘Forrest Gump’ author

Winston Groom was an author best known for his novel ‘Forrest Gump’ which was0aadaptedainto a popular movie starring Tom Hanks.aa

Roy Charles Hammond (2020), legendary soul singer

Roy Charles Hammond was a legendary soul singer known as Roy C. His best-known song was “Shotgun Wedding,” a top 20 R&B hit in 1965.   

Stanley Crouch (1945–2020), cultural critic and author

Stanley Crouch was an author and cultural critic known for his jazz criticism as well as for his biography of Charlie Parker.

“Kentucky” Chris Ellis (1980–2020), star of Discovery’s “Street Outlaws”

“Kentucky” Chris Ellis was an auto mechanic who was featured in several seasons of the Discovery Channel reality series “Street Outlaws.”

William Gates Sr. (1925–2020), philanthropist and father of Bill Gates

William Gates Sr. was a lawyer and philanthropist who was the father of Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates.

Malcolm Nettingham (1918–2020), one of the last Tuskegee Airmen

Malcolm Nettingham was one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, the group of elite Black pilots and airmen who fought in World War II.

Edna Wright (1944–2020), Honey Cone lead singer

Edna Wright was the lead singer of the R&B group Honey Cone, known for their 1971 hit “Want Ads.” She was the sister ofpopular singer Darlene Love.

Aaron Grissom (2020), “Top Chef” contestant

Aaron Grissomwas achef who appeared on c3a2c280c29cTop Chef: Bostonc3a2c280c29d in 2014 and in an episode of the Food Network show c3a2c280c29cDiners, Drive-Ins and Dives.c3a2c280c29d

Shere Hite (1942–2020), author of Hite Reports on female sexuality

Shere Hite was a sex educator and feminist who issued the groundbreaking Hite Reports that explored human sexuality and focused on women’s experiences.

Florence Howe (1929–2020), women’s studies pioneer

Florence Howe was a pioneer of women’s studies and the founder of the Feminist Press.  

Toots Hibbert (1942–2020), reggae giant who led the Maytals

Toots Hibbert was the lead singer and primary songwriter for Toots and the Maytals, one of Jamaica’s most foundational reggae and ska bands.

Stevie Lee (2020), “Jackass” star

Stevie Lee was a wrestler and actor whostarred in the movie c293Jackass 3De2809d and on TV in c293American Horror Story: Freak Show.e2809d

Ronald Bell (1951–2020), co-founder of Kool & the Gang

Ronald Bell was a musician who co-founded Kool & the Gang and wrote and composed songs including their 1980 No. 1 hit, “Celebration.”

Diana Rigg (1938–2020), played Emma Peel in TV’s “The Avengers”

Diana Rigg was an actress best known for playing the tough, smart, and stylish spy Emma Peel in TV’s “The Avengers” from 1965 to 1968. Rigg also portrayed the Queen of Thorns, Olenna Tyrell, in “Game of Thrones.”

Forrest Fenn (1930–2020), antiquities dealer who created a treasure hunt

Forrest Fenn was an antiquities dealer and author who hid a treasure chest and inspired a 10-year public hunt for its secret location.

Shanna Hogan (1982–2020), bestselling true crime author

Shanna Hogan was a New York Times bestselling author of true crime books including “Picture Perfect: The Jodi Arias Story.”

Mike Sexton (1947–2020), World Poker Tour legend

Mike Sexton was a legendary poker player andTVcommentator who was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2009.

Lou Brock (1939–2020), St. Louis Cardinals legend

Lou Brock was a legendary outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals known for his base stealing that led the Cardinals to two World Series victories.  

David “Smokey” Gaines (1942–2020), former Harlem Globetrotter and college coach

David “Smokey” Gaines was a basketball player with the Harlem Globetrotters before going on to coach at Detroit Mercy.

Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), starred in “Kojak,” “Knots Landing”

Kevin Dobson was an actor best known for his roles in “Kojak” and “Knots Landing.”

Sue Nichols Maciorowski (1965–2020), Disney animation artist on “Hercules,” “Mulan”

Sue Nichols Maciorowski was an animation artist who worked on beloved Disney films including “The Lion King,” “Mulan,” and “Hercules.”

Erick Morillo (1971–2020), “I Like to Move It” DJ

Erick Morillo was a DJ and producer known for the dance music hit “I Like to Move It.”