Jerry Stiller (1927–2020), comedian who played Frank Costanza on “Seinfeld”

Jerry Stiller was a comedian and actor best known for playing Frank Costanza on “Seinfeld.”

Dean Stockwell (1936–2021), “Quantum Leap” star

Dean Stockwell was an actor whose long career included memorable roles on TV in “Quantum Leap” and in movies including the original “Dune” and “Married to the Mob.”

Joe Messina (1928–2022), guitarist with Motown’s Funk Brothers

Joe Messina was a guitarist with the Funk Brothers, the longtime studio band for Motown Records artists.

Rae Allen (1926–2022), actress in “The Sopranos,” “Damn Yankees”

Rae Allen was an actress known for movies and TV shows including “A League of Their Own” and “The Sopranos.”

Liz Sheridan (1929–2022), Jerry’s mom on “Seinfeld”

Liz Sheridan was an actress best known for her roles on “Seinfeld” and “ALF.”

Maureen Arthur (1934–2022), “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” star

Maureen Arthur was an actress known for her performance as Hedy LaRue in “How to succeed in Business Without Really Trying.”

Bruton Smith (1927–2022), NASCAR track owner and Hall of Famer

Bruton Smith was the founder and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, who owned NASCAR tracks including the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Paul Sorvino (1939–2022), actor known for “Law & Order,” “Goodfellas”

Paul Sorvino was an actor known for his performances as Paulie Cicero in “Goodfellas” and NYPD Sergeant Phil Ceretta in “Law & Order.”

Mary Alice (1936–2022), “A Different World” and “Sparkle” actress 

Mary Alice was an actress who starred in the musical film “Sparkle” and won a Tony award for her performance in “Fences."

Clu Gulager (1928–2022), “The Virginian” star

Clu Gulager was an actor known for starring roles in “The Virginian” and “The Return of the Living Dead.”

Frank Drake (1930–2022), pioneer in the search for extraterrestrial life

Frank Drake was the first scientist to use radio astronomy to search for signs of extraterrestrial intelligence.

David A. Arnold (1968–2022), comedian and “Fuller House” writer

David A. Arnold was a comedian who wrote for the Netflix revival series “Fuller House” and created the Nickelodeon show “That Girl Lay Lay.”

Marsha Hunt (1917–2022), 1940s Hollywood star who was blacklisted

Marsha Hunt was an actress whose career was on the rise in the 1930s and ‘40s before she was blacklisted during the Red Scare of the 1950s.

Andrew Prine (1936–2022), prolific character actor who starred in Westerns

Andrew Prine was a character actor especially known for Westerns, including the TV show “Wide Country” and the film “Chisum.”

Susan Tolsky (1943–2022), “Here Come the Brides” star

Susan Tolsky was a character actress best known for starring in TV’s “Here Come the Brides.”

Art McNally (1925–2023), NFL’s “father of instant replay”

Art McNally was an NFL official and executive who introduced the instant replay for reviewing plays.

Michael Levin (1932–2023), “Ryan’s Hope” star

Michael Levin was an actor who starred as Jack Fenelli in the soap opera “Ryan’s Hope.”

Polo Polo (1944–2023), Mexican comedian

Polo Polo was one of Mexico’s most popular comedians, with an international following.

Dean Daughtry (1946–2023), Atlanta Rhythm Section co-founder

Dean Daughtry was the keyboardist and a founding member of the southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section.

Ricou Browning (1930–2023), Creature from the Black Lagoon’s Gill-man

Ricou Browning was an actor, stuntman, screenwriter, and director who played the Gill-man in the classic horror film “Creature from the Black Lagoon.”

Lynn Seymour (1939–2023), renowned ballerina

Lynn Seymour was an acclaimed ballerina with London’s Royal Ballet, hailed as one of the greatest of her time.

Jim Gordon (1945–2023), Derek and the Dominos drummer

Jim Gordon was the drummer for Derek and the Dominos, who cowrote their song “Layla” and also played on many other hits of the 1960s and ‘70s.

Lance Reddick (1962–2023), star of The Wire, John Wick

Lance Reddick was an actor known for prominent roles in many TV shows and movies including “The Wire,” “Fringe,” and the “John Wick” series.

Walter “Darcelle XV” Cole (1930–2023), world’s oldest drag performer

Walter Cole was a drag queen better known by his stage name, Darcelle XV , certified the world’s oldest working drag performer by Guinness World Records in 2016.

Connie Martinson (1932–2023), book-focused TV show host

Between the time she launched her interview show in 1979 to its end in 2015, Connie Martinson interviewed thousands of authors from all genres and all walks of life. The “Connie Martinson Talks Books” show began as a self-financed endeavor carried on public television and remained largely self-financed throughout its run. Over the years, she interviewed , , Al Gore, , , , Joyce Carol Oates, and close to 3,000 others, and in doing so helped spread her love for literature to millions.

Milt Larsen (1931–2023), co-founder of the Magic Castle 

Milt Larsen was an actor, magician, and writer who co-founded the Magic Castle, a private club for magicians and the clubhouse for the Academy of Magical Arts. 

Ian McGinty (1985–2023), Welcome to Showside comic book artist

Ian McGinty was a comic book artist known for his creator-owned series “Welcome to Showside.”

Cormac McCarthy (1933–2023), Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Road

Cormac McCarthy was a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for novels including “The Road,” “Blood Meridian,” and “All the Pretty Horses.”

John Romita Sr. (1930–2023), iconic Marvel Comics artist 

John Romita Sr., long-time Marvel Comicsartist, was best known for his iconic work on Spider-Man, as well as for co-creating characters such as Mary Jane Watson, Wolverine, and The Punisher.

Sheldon Harnick (1924–2023), Fiddler on the Roof lyricist 

Sheldon Harnick was a lyricist best known for his Broadway collaborations with composer , including the hit musicals “Fiddler on the Roof” and “Fiorello!”

Darren Drozdov (1969–2023), former WWE wrestler

Darren Drozdov was a former NFL football player and WWE wrestler. A 1999 accident in the ring fractured two neck vertebrae, leaving him quadriplegic. 

Lilli Vincenz (1937–2023), pioneering gay rights activist 

Lilli Vincenz was a filmmaker, psychotherapist, and LGBTQIA+ activist among the first lesbians to openly protest for equal treatment in front of the White House.

Peter Nero (1934–2023), Grammy-winning Philly Pops conductor 

Peter Nero was a Grammy Award-winning pianist, well-known as the conductor of Philly Pops for more than three decades and often interpreting popular music through jazz and classical styles.

Betta St. John (1929–2023), actress in The Robe, Dream Wife 

Betta St. John was an actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood who starred opposite in “Dream Wife.” 

Dorothy Zehnder (1921–2023), matriarch of Michigan’s Bavarian Inn 

Dorothy Zehnder was a legend of the popular Bavarian Inn in the tourist town of Frankenmuth, Michigan, where she worked for more than 80 years.

C.R. Roberts (1936–2023), football star who defied segregation

C.R. Roberts was a college football star with the USC Trojans who went on to play for Canada's Toronto Argonauts and the NFL's San Francisco 49ers, following a historic college career that included beatingan all-white team in the segregated South.

Inga Swenson (1932–2023), played Gretchen on Benson 

Inga Swenson was an actress and singer who starred as Gretchen the cook on the sitcom “Benson.”

Bobby Eli (1946–2023), Philadelphia musician, producer, and songwriter

Bobby Eli was a Philadelphia musician, producer, and songwriter known for his work with the studio band MFSB, as well as with artists like The Jacksons, , Jay-Z, and Elton John.

Maxie Baughan (1938–2023), Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer 

Maxie Baughan was an NFL linebacker who made the Pro Bowl nine times and was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

Al Quie (1923–2023), former congressman and Governor of Minnesota 

Al Quie was a Republican who served in Congress for more than 20 years and as Governor of Minnesota, in addition to being considered twice as a potential vice-presidential running mate in a U.S. presidential election.

Pat Corrales (1941–2023), first Mexican American MLB manager

Pat Corrales spent five decades in Major League Baseball (MLB), beginning as a player before moving on to managing and coaching. He was the first Mexican American MLB manager.

Lauch Faircloth (1928–2023), U.S. senator from North Carolina 

Lauch Faircloth was a politician who served one term representing North Carolina in the U.S. Senate as a Republican.

David McCallum (1933–2023), star of NCIS, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

David McCallum was a Scottish actor who played secret agent Ilya Kuryakin in the 1960s spy series “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” and later starred as medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard on “NCIS.” 

Buck Trent (1938–2023), Hee Haw cast member and country musician

Buck Trent was a country music guitarist and banjoist who played on Dolly Parton’s hit song “Jolene” and had a regular role on “Hee Haw.” 

Phyllis Coates (1927–2023), TV’s first Lois Lane 

Phyllis Coates was the first actress to play Lois Lane on television when she starred in the 1952 first season of “Adventures of Superman.” 

Elizabeth Hoffman (1926–2023), actress in Sisters 

Elizabeth Hoffman was an actress best known for her role as Bea in the 1990s NBC drama “Sisters.”

Walter Davis (1954–2023), Olympic gold medal-winning NBA star

Walter Davis was a basketball star at the University of North Carolina who later had six All-Star NBA appearances and won an Olympic gold medal with the 1976 USA men’s basketball team.  

Pat E. Johnson (1939–2023), Karate Kid choreographer 

Pat E. Johnson was a ninth-degree black belt martial artist, actor, and fight choreographer for several films, most famously for "The Karate Kid" movie series.

Joss Ackland (1928–2023), actor in The Mighty Ducks, Lethal Weapon 2 

Joss Ackland was a British character actor known for his performances in such films as “The Mighty Ducks,” “Lethal Weapon 2,” and “White Mischief.”