Died September 27

Jay, a pitcher, got signed to the big leagues two months before he turned 18.

Smith’s “Downton Abbey” character was written expressly for her.

He was a teacher and ambassador for the art of drumming.

He was a longtime friend of Johnny Cash and worked as his stage manager

He did play-by-play for famous bouts like the 1974 Rumble in the Jungle.

His many films included “The King’s Speech” and “Gosford Park.”

She wrote and starred in the movie “Legacy.”

She wrote hits for artists including Toni Braxton, Monica, and En Vogue.

One of Takeuchi’s first roles was in the classic Japanese horror film “Ring” (1998).

Jimmy Spicer’s 1980 single was one of the earliest hip-hop songs.