New York

Younger audiences know him for his recurring guest spots on “King of the Hill.”

She turned a horrific personal tragedy into a chance to make a difference in Congress.

Burrell was known for her spiky blonde hair and as host of “Worst Cooks in America.”

Jenkins put a gritty journalistic spotlight on Black art, music, and more.

White tapped into his own experiences for his more than 30 influential books.

Rangel represented portions of New York City from 1971 until his retirement in 2017.

Strouse also co-wrote the “All in the Family” theme song, “Those Were the Days.”

Benton also wrote and directed “Places in the Heart.”

Walker built his reputation on guitar by forging his own musical path.