Raíºl Grijalva (1948–2025), U.S. representative from Arizona

Raíºl Grijalva was a Democrat who represented Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 until his death.

Nikki Giovanni (1943–2024), celebrated poet and activist

Nikki Giovanni was an iconic poet of the 1960s and ‘70s Black Arts Movement who authored more than 30 books.

Susan Wojcicki (1968–2024), former YouTube CEO

Susan Wojcicki was a Silicon Valley executive and the former CEO of YouTube, responsible for urging Google to purchase the then-new streaming giant in 2006.

Jerry Fuller (1938–2024), Travelin’ Man songwriter

Jerry Fuller was a singer and songwriter best known for his compositions for other artists, including Ricky Nelson’s “Travelin’ Man” and “Young Girl” for Gary Puckett and the Union Gap.

Paul Auster (1947–2024), New York Trilogy author 

Paul Auster was a novelist, poet, and screenwriter best known for his “The New York Trilogy,” the collection of his books “City of Glass,” “Ghosts,” and “The Locked Room.”

Ray Garton Jr. (1962–2024), award-nominated horror writer

Ray Garton Jr. was an author and novelist nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for “Live Girls,” who was also known for works such as “Seduction,” “Darklings,” his “A Nightmare on Elm Street” novelizations, and the controversial book, “In a Dark Place.” 

Ali Hassan Mwinyi (1925–2024), former president of Tanzania

Ali Hassan Mwinyi was the second president of Tanzania after the country’s 1961 independence from Great Britain, serving from 1985 to 1995.

Ewa PodleÅ› (1952–2024), contralto with a three-octave range 

Ewa PodleÅ› was a Polish opera singer and contralto who was known for her powerful three-octave range and performances on stages across the world.

Andre Braugher (1962–2023), Brooklyn Nine-Nine star 

Andre Braugher was an actor known for his performances as police officers on TV’s “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine.” 

Jenny Appleford (1987–2023), YouTuber known as Jenny Apple

Jenny Appleford was a popular YouTube mommy blogger and influencer known as Jenny Apple who shared her journey with non-smoking lung cancer.

George “Funky” Brown (1949–2023), Kool & the Gang drummer  

George “Funky” Brown was the founding and longtime drummer of Kool & the Gang, as well as one of the band’s primary songwriters.

Dennis Austin (1947–2023), PowerPoint co-creator

Dennis Austin was a software developer who co-created the slideshow software PowerPoint. 

Brad Maxwell (1957–2023), NHL All-Star with the North Stars

Brad Maxwell was a Canadian NHL defenseman who played for the Minnesota North Stars in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Carol Robles-Román (1962–2023), former Deputy Mayor of New York City 

Carol Robles-Román was an attorney and one of the longest serving deputy mayors in New York City's history.

Julie Garwood (1944–2023), bestselling romance novelist 

Julie Garwood was a bestselling author known for historical and suspense romance novels.

Homer Jones (1941–2023), inventor of touchdown spike 

Homer Jones was a Pro Bowl wide receiver for the New York Giants widely credited as the inventor of the NFL touchdown spike, one of the most recognizable celebrations in sports.

Reuben Wilson (1935–2023), soul jazz organist 

Reuben Wilson was a widely sampled jazz organist who helped innovate the soul jazz subgenre.

Pamela Turnure Timmins (1937–2023), Jackie Kennedy’s press secretary

Pamela Turnure Timmins was the press secretary for during her years as first lady.0

Rita Lee (1947–2023), Brazil’s Queen of Rock 

Rita Lee was a founding singer with the Brazilian band Os Mutantes, known as Brazil’s “Queen of Rock.” 

Christo Jivkov (1975–2023), The Passion of the Christ star

Christo Jivkov was a Bulgarian actor who starred as St. John in the 2004 movie “The Passion of the Christ.”

David Harris (1946–2023), Vietnam War draft resistance activist

David Harris was an activist and journalist who led the movement against the Vietnam War draft.

Earl Boen (1941–2023), “The Terminator” actor

Earl Boen was an actor who played criminal psychologist Dr. Peter Silberman in “The Terminator” and its first two sequels.

Colonel Joseph Kittinger (1928–2022), pioneering aviation hero

Colonel Joseph Kittinger was a retired Air Force command pilot who set a record in 1960 for the longest freefall skydive.

Cliff Emmich (1936–2022), actor known for “Payday”   

Cliff Emmich was a character actor known for his roles in “Payday” and “Thunderbolt and Lightfoot.”   

Hurricane G (1970–2022), pioneering New York rapper 

Hurricane G (Gloria Rodriguez) was a pioneering New York rapper who was the first female member of the hip hop collective known as the Hit Squad.

Charles Sherrod (1937–2022), civil rights leader

Charles Sherrod was a civil rights leader who co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

Hector Lopez (1929–2022), first black manager in Triple-A baseball 

Hector Lopez was the first black manager in Triple-A baseball when he became manager of the Buffalo Bisons in 1969.

Marilyn Loden (1946–2022), coined the phrase “glass ceiling”

Marilyn Loden was a diversity advocate who coined the phrase “glass ceiling” and successfully fought for U.S. Navy women to serve on submarines.

Melissa Bank (1961–2022), author of “The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing”

Melissa Bank was the author of the influential 1999 best seller “The Girls’ Guide to Hunting and Fishing.”

Bob Rafelson (1933–2022), “Five Easy Pieces” director and Monkees co-creator

Bob Rafelson was a filmmaker known for movies including “Five Easy Pieces” and “The King of Marvin Gardens,” as well as for co-creating the Monkees.

Mike Bossy (1957–2022), Hockey Hall of Famer with the Islanders

Mike Bossy was an NHL star who played for the New York Islanders in the 1970s and ‘80s.

Charles G. Boyd (1938–2022), only Vietnam POW to become a four-star general

Charles G. Boyd was a retired four-star general in the U.S. Air Force and a homeland security expert.

P.J. O’Rourke (1947–2022), conservative political satirist and author

P.J. O’Rourke was a conservative political satirist, journalist, and author known for books including “Parliament of Whores.”

Martine Colette (1942–2022), exotic animal rescuer with Wildlife Waystation

Martine Colette was an animal welfare activist who founded Wildlife Waystation, a Los Angeles-area sanctuary for wild and exotic animals.

Kathryn Kates (2022), actress in “Seinfeld,” “Orange Is the New Black”

Kathryn Kates was an actress known for her roles in TV shows including “Seinfeld” and “Orange Is the New Black.”

Bob Dole (1923–2021), longtime U.S. senator from Kansas

Bob Dole represented Kansas as a Republican in the U.S. Senate from 1969 to 1996 and ran for president against Democrat Bill Clinton in 1996.

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

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

Jerry Remy (1952–2021), Boston Red Sox All-Star and commentator

Jerry Remy was an All-Star second baseman for the Boston Red Sox as well as a color commentator after his retirement.

Joan Washington (1946–2021), Hollywood dialect coach

Joan Washington was a dialect coach who worked with stars including Penelope Cruz and Jessica Chastain.

Don Collier (1928–2021), actor known for “The High Chaparral,” “Outlaws”

Don Collier was an actor known for roles in Westerns, including “The High Chaparral” and “Outlaws.”

Ruth Marx (1935–2021), Doublemint Gum jingle singer and Richard Marx's mother

Ruth Marx was a singer known for commercial jingles, as well as the mother of singer Richard Marx.

Gary Corbett (2021), keyboardist for Kiss and Cinderella

Gary Corbett was a keyboardist with Kiss and Cinderella, who also co-wrote the Cyndi Lauper hit “She Bop.”

B.J. Thomas (1942–2021), "Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head" singer

B.J. Thomas was a Grammy-winning pop country singer known for the hits "Hooked on a Feeling" and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head."

Luis Palau (1934–2021), evangelist called “the Billy Graham of Latin America”

Luis Palau was a popular Christian evangelist who worked with and became one of his successors as he preached to the Spanish-speaking audience.

Rush Limbaugh (1951–2021), iconic conservative talk show host

Rush Limbaugh was a conservative radio talk show host known as one of the most iconic voices of the political right for more than 30 years.

Doug Supernaw (1960–2020), sang country hit “I Don’t Call Him Daddy”

Doug Supernaw was a country singer known for songs including his 1993 No. 1 hit, “I Don’t Call Him Daddy.”

Gerald Shur (1933–2020), founder of Federal Witness Protection Program

Gerald Shur was a lawyer who founded the groundbreaking Federal Witness Protection Program.

Linda Manz (1961–2020), “Days of Heaven” star

Linda Manz was an actor who starred in the Terrence Malick movie “Days of Heaven” and film “Out of the Blue.”

Howell Binkley (1956–2020), Tony-winning lighting designer for “Hamilton”

Howell Binkley was a lighting designer who won Tony Awards for his work on “Jersey Boys” and “Hamilton.”