Died September 6

He made groundbreaking contributions to molecular biology.

He wrote and sang hits like “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right.”

He wore a Waffle House nametag and worked alongside dishwashers and line cooks.

At 98 years old, Goldsmith was the oldest living Indianapolis 500 veteran.

He also wrote “Tears in Heaven,” “Didn’t We Almost Have it All,” and “Higher Love.”

He was at the House of Dior longer than even Christian Dior himself.

He played with Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and many more.

As General Adnan, he managed Sgt. Slaughter in the WWE.

Chance and the Earls had hits with “Remember When” and “I Believe.”

He was a master distiller and Appalachian legend.