Atkinson was essential in creating the graphical interfaces now common in home computers.
News Obituaries
Every day, Legacy publishes tributes to people from all walks of life. Here in our daily news section, we say goodbye to those headline names known across the nation.
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He wrote hits like “Everyday People” and “Family Affair.”
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Rafferty played 14 seasons and won a Super Bowl with the team in 1977.
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Scott was also the founder of The International Monitor Institute, which fights war crimes.
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Lewis was one of the original members of the hit R&B group.
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Staiola’s work was central to a movie once named the greatest film of all time.
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Jenkins put a gritty journalistic spotlight on Black art, music, and more.
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Garneau also served as Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Jochum was one of the original 60 “A League of Their Own” baseball players.
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Wright also served as the model for the NFL’s Man of the Year trophy.