Johnny Cash (1932–2003), legendary musician known as “The Man in Black"

His signature songs included "I Walk the Line" and "Folsom Prison Blues."

Remembering Aaron Spelling on 90210 Day

On "90210 Day," we take a look back at the career of TV’s most successful producer.

Those Daring Young Men

One hundred years ago, Ralph Johnstone became the first American pilot to die in an airplane crash. We take a look back at the perilous early days of flight.

Marvin Gaye: What's Going On

Marvin Gaye personified the changing landscape of R&B in a career that spanned not just the tumultuous 1960s, but 26 years that saw the art form go from innocent street corner doo-wop to the sexually charged soul music of the 1980s. No mere dabbler or genre-hopper, with each reinvention Gaye broke new ground and created classic records still in heavy rotation around the world. He scored 41 Billboard Top 40 hits in all—including reworked material released nearly two decades after his death. According to Forbes , in 2008 he ranked 13th in posthumous performer earnings, pulling in $3.5 million in royalties, a tribute to how much his music remains with us.

Enos Slaughter, Controversial Cardinal

Right fielder Enos Slaughter, born on this day 95 years ago, is one of the more controversial players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. We take a look at his storied career and the questions surrounding it.

Distinguished Flying Cross recipients

The Distinguished Flying Cross is the third-highest award – behind the Medal of Honor and Distinguished Service Cross – for recognizing airmen for valor in aerial combat operations.

Remembering Flag-Wavers on Flag Day

We salute patriotic Americans who showed their love of country by proudly flying the American flag.

Saluting SEALs, Soldiers and Airmen

We pay tribute to the 30 brave U.S. servicemen who died August 6 when their helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan.

Don Ho’s Hawaii

Singer and Hawaiian icon Don Ho died April 14, 2007. On the fifth anniversary of his death, Jessica Campbell fondly recalled meeting the legendary entertainer.

Jimmy Stewart, Nice Guy

By all accounts, Jimmy Stewart was as likable in real life asthe many nice-guy characters he played in the movies.

Missing Them at the Parade

Today we salute the veterans who never failed to honor their fallen comrades at Memorial Day parades.

Legacy of Valor: The Medal of Honor

The Medal of Honor honors military personnel who distinguish themselves through "gallantry in action, and other soldier-like qualities."

Remembering the Columbia Seven

Ten years ago today, the world witnessed a disaster when the disintegrated on reentry after a successful mission, killing the seven astronauts aboard. It was a shocking tragedy, leaving us to mourn yet another shuttle crew as we did in 1986 after the exploded shortly after lift-off.

In Remembrance of Women Who Served

We honor 11 American servicewomen who gave their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan.

George McFarland, AKA Spanky

To a generation of "Our Gang" fans, George McFarland was simply Spanky...

Mr. Clean Come to Life

House Peters Jr. might not have been a household name, but the product he advertised certainly was ...

Gene Autry, The Singing Cowboy

Gene Autry was known as "The Singing Cowboy" and that was long before he was singing all the way to the bank.

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.

Louis Terkel, Better Known as Studs

Studs Terkel was known for his innate curiosity about people – all kinds of people doing all sorts of things – and for his interview style that elicited the most private thoughts from his subjects.

William Holden: Hollywood Icon

William Holden went places. In movies and in life he was always on the move.

Flip Wilson Transformed Television

At the peak of his popularity, Flip Wilson was criticized by some of his contemporaries criticized him for not doing enough to advance the cause of African Americans. After all, his hit television program, "The Flip Wilson Show," gave him access to millions of viewers each week in the heavily segregated America of the early 1970s.

MIA No More

This Veterans Day, we're offering a special salute to those Missing In Action.

World War II Airman Finally Laid to Rest

Seventy years after Sgt. Charles A. Gardner’s last flight, the World War II airman’s family was finally able to see him buried last week with full military honors.

The Glenn Miller Sound

Twenty years before Etta James made "At Last" her signature song, another artist recorded it for the first time. It was Glenn Miller, pioneer of big band music.

Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison

Performing inside Folsom Prison was an appropriate choice for the outlaw country musician known as "The Man in Black."

The Day That Changed Their Lives

While many Americans slowly made their way back to normality after Sept. 11, 2001, a few didn't – or couldn't – fall back into routine.

Cory Wells (1941–2015)

Founding member and vocalist of the 1970s hitmakers Three Dog Night.

Pat Harrington (1929 - 2016), One Day at a Time star

Pat Harrington Jr., the actor known for his role as building superintendent Schneider on the long-running TV sitcom "One Day at a Time," died Jan. 6, according to a statement by his daughter. He was 86.

Gil Hill (1931 - 2016), Beverly Hills Cop actor

Gilbert R. "Gil" Hill, a part-time actor who gained worldwide fame playing Inspector Todd alongside Eddie Murphy in the "Beverly Hills Cop" franchise, has died. He was 84. Hill died Monday in Detroit. The cause was pneumonia, according to multiple news sources. Hill played the boss of Murphy's character, Axel Foley, in the "Beverly Hills Cop" films.

Roscoe C. Brown Jr. (1922–2016), Tuskegee Airman

Roscoe Brown, a member of the famed Tuskegee Airmen, died July 2, 2016, in Riverdale, New York, according to multiple news sources. He was 94.

Willard Smith Sr. (2016), Will Smith's father

Will Smith Sr., the father of actor Will Smith, died Nov. 7, according to his son's ex-wife, Sheree Fletcher. Willard Carroll Smith Sr. was a refrigeration engineer and U.S. Air Force veteran who lived in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In addition to his famous son, he had three other children: Pamela and twins Harry and Ellen, all of whom survive him. He is also survived by Smith II's three children, Will "Trey" III, Jaden, and Willow. In an interview with Studio Q, Smith Sr. thanked the lord for his son's success. Asked what his favorite of Smith II's movies was, he said, "Surprisingly, 'Six Degrees of Separation,' because that was his first movie that he really acted. That was his first real acting role. That's still my favorite. I guess next in line would be 'Enemy of the State.'" Will Smith II described his father in an interview with Essence magazine: "Dad was tough but not tyrannical. He kept me in line. He’d get this look that said, 'One more step, Will, and it’ll get ugly.' He was an independent businessman – he set up refrigeration in supermarkets – and he always provided for us. He’s a steady and positive figure in my life."

Soldiers Remembering Soldiers

No one understands the life of a U.S. service member better than a fellow veteran.

How Can I Honor Fallen Veterans Before & After Memorial Day? 4 Ideas

Memorial Day is a particularly American holiday tradition, one that embodies what’s been described as our nation’s “secular civil religion.” That is, while Americans don’t all share the same religious beliefs, historically we have shared a sacred respect for citizens who devote their lives to the service of the national good. Those who sacrifice their lives in defense of the nation are traditionally honored as the noblest among us.

Leo Thorsness (1932 - 2017), Medal of Honor recipient

Medal of Honor recipient was hailed for heroism in the Vietnam War…

America Remembers Memorial Day (video)

We observe Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice of all of those who have died while serving in the armed forces. It grew out of the nation’s need to pay respects to the 750,000 servicemen who died on both sides during the American Civil War. Competing Union and Confederate holidays were merged and over time Memorial Day came to cover all those lost in service to their country.

Christopher Wong Won (1964–2017), 2 Live Crew co-founder

Rap legend co-founded the hip-hop group 2 Live Crew.

POW-MIA: You Are Not Forgotten

On POW/MIA Recognition Day, we honor missing American service members and their families.

Jerry Van Dyke (1931–2018), beloved “Coach” sidekick

Jerry Van Dyke, the younger brother of Dick Van Dyke, struggled for decades to achieve his own stardom before clicking as the dim-witted sidekick in television's "Coach."

Bud Luckey (1934–2018), animator designed Woody for “Toy Story”

Voice actor for “The Incredibles” and “Winnie the Pooh.”

Adrian Cronauer (1938–2018), "Good Morning, Vietnam" DJ

Robin Williams portrayed him in the film.

Richard Cole (1915–2019), last surviving member of World War II’s Doolittle Raiders

Co-pilot of the lead plane in the daring air raid on Japan.

Stories of D-Day Veterans We Said Goodbye to This Year

Seventy-five years after the D-Day invasion of World War II, families and nations are honoring the service members who fought in one of the war's most famous battles.

Robert Friend (1920–2019), one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, Robert Friend directed the U.S. Air Force’s Project Blue Book investigating UFOs.

Dorothy Olsen (1916–2019), one of WWII's last surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots

Dorothy Olsen was one of the last surviving WASPs, women pilots who flew non-combat missions for the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. The WASPs—Women Airforce Service Pilots—were stationed across the U.S., ferrying planes from factories to airbases, test-flying new and recently repaired planes, and training new pilots in order to free up male Army Air Forces members to fly combat missions. Olsen had earned her private pilot’s license after a childhood dreaming of flight, and she joined the WASPs in 1943, the year they were first established. She was one of just 1,074 women to complete the WASP training program. Though they were of vital importance to the war effort, the WASPs weren’t officially military, and their contributions went largely unrecognized for decades. It wasn’t until 1977 that they received veterans’ benefits, and in 2010 they were collectively presented the Congressional Gold Medal.

MIA Vietnam vet's son flies his remains home 52 years later

A full military funeral will be held for Col. Roy A. Knight Jr. on Aug. 10 in Weatherford, Texas.

Bob Kingsley (1939–2019), country music radio legend

Longtime host of “Bob Kingsley’s Country Top 40.”

How Veterans Grieve

Honoring their fallen comrades is a uniquely powerful experience for America's military veterans.

Zeke Bratkowski (1931–2019), Bart Starr’s backup

Quarterback behind Starr during the Packers dynasty years.

Col. Steve dePyssler (1919–2020), only known American to serve in four wars

Col. Steve dePyssler was a U.S. Air Force veteran who was the only known American to have served in four wars.