Sammy Davis Jr.: Mr. Show Business

Sammy Davis Jr. (1925–1990) was a performer all his life, beginning on vaudeville when he was just three years old. As he grew up and grew famous, he wowed us with his multifaceted talent: he could sing, dance, act, and do spot-on impressions—all with ease.

Remembered by Nancy Sinatra

It's not every day that an international celebrity goes to an obituary from one of Legacy.com's newspaper affiliates and signs the Guest Book. But the late Ronald J. Joy was special.

Actors Making Statements

Celebrity is a powerful thing in our world. Many actors and actresses use their fame to advance the causes and political positions they care about. It's not unusual to hear a movie star voice an opinion on current events or to see one prominently featured on a charitable organization's advertising. A celebrity endorsement can do a lot for a cause, and it's usually easy for a star to pitch in by loaning their face and words to the fight

Angus Scrimm (1926 - 2016)

Angus Scrimm, a character actor best known for playing the frightening “Tall Man” in the "Phantasm" horror films, has died at the age of 89.

Frank Sinatra Jr. (1944 - 2016), singer and conductor

Frank Sinatra Jr., a singer and conductor who followed in his famous father's footsteps, has died. He was 72. Sinatra died Wednesday, March 16, in Daytona Beach, Florida. His sister, the singer Nancy Sinatra, wrote on Facebook that he died of cardiac arrest while on tour. "Sleep warm, Frankie," she wrote. Her brother had been scheduled to give a concert Wednesday evening at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach. In his show, "Sinatra Sings Sinatra," he sings many of his father's classic songs to orchestral accompaniment, tells stories about his dad, and shows family videos.

Al Caiola (1920–2016), guitarist on Mrs. Robinson, Stand by Me

Versatile session guitarist who played the “Bonanza” theme.

Leon Russell (1942 - 2016), legendary rock musician and songwriter

The legendary rock musician and songwriter died Nov. 13, 2016, at his home in suburban Nashville, Tennessee.

Grammy Flashback: Album of the Year (video)

A video tribute to some of the most beloved Grammy winners.

Everybody Loves Dean Martin

We're celebrating versatile entertainer Dean Martin and all the things he did so well.

Barbara Sinatra (1927 - 2017), Frank Sinatra's window

Ex-model was singer Frank Sinatra’s fourth, final wife...

Ben Dorcy (1925 – 2017), country music’s original roadie

Ben Dorcy, legendary country music roadie, died Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, according to a post on Willie Nelson’s Facebook page. He was 92.

Nancy Sinatra Sr. (1917–2018), first wife of Frank Sinatra

Nancy Sinatra, first wife of Frank Sinatra, and mother of Nancy, Frank Jr., and Tina Sinatra.

Raffaella Carrí  (1943–2021), Italian pop icon and Sinatra co-star

Raffaella Carrí  was an Italian pop star best known in the U.S. for co-starring with in the 1965 film “Von Ryan’s Express.”

Billy Hinsche (1951–2021), longtime Beach Boys collaborator

Billy Hinsche was a musician who recorded and toured with the Beach Boys for many years.

Henry Silva (2022), prolific character actor

Henry Silva was a prolific character actor known best for playing villains in such movies as “The Manchurian Candidate” and “Johnny Cool.”

Louise Tobin (1918–2022), singer who helped discover Frank Sinatra

Louise Tobin was a big band singer who helped get his first big break with her husband’s band.

Gene Cipriano (1928–2022), woodwind player recorded with Sinatra and Prince

Gene Cipriano  was a renowned woodwind session player who recorded with Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Prince, Miles Davis, Olivia Newton-John, and Paul McCartney.