Ronald Bell performs in Basel, Switzerland, on November 5, 2002. Bell, known for co-founding and performing in the band Kool and the Gang, died on September 10 at the age of 68. Photo by Markus Stuecklin/EPA
Diana Rigg
Diana Rigg arrives on the red carpet at the "Game Of Thrones" premiere in New York City on March 18, 2014. The actress, known for her roles in "Game of Thrones" and "The Avengers," died on September 10 at the age of 82. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Lou Brock
National Baseball Hall of Fame member Lou Brock waves to the fans as he rides in a car around the Busch Stadium track on Opening Day in St. Louis on April 5, 2019. The former St. Louis player, who led the team to two World Series titles, died on September 6 at the age of 81. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Tom Seaver
National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver enters a party at the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 26, 2014. The pitcher, who led the New York Mets to a World Series title, died on September 2 from complications of Lewy body dementia and COVID-19 at the age of 75. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
John Thompson Jr.
Former Georgetown head coach John Thompson II attends a basketball game between the University of Pittsburgh and Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., on February 24, 2007. Thompson, the first Black coach to win a national championship, died on August 31 at the age of 78. Photo by Mark Goldman/UPI
Cliff Robinson
Phoenix Suns' Cliff Robinson (L) shoots at the basket again the San Antonio Spurs in in San Antonio on December 16, 2000. The basketball player, best known for his years playing with the Portland Trail Blazers, Robinson died on August 29 at the age of 53. Joe Mitchell UPI
Chadwick Boseman
Chadwick Boseman appears backstage during the 47th annual American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 24, 2019. The actor died August 28 at the age of 43. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Sumner Redstone
Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone attends the premiere of "Star Trek Into Darkness" in Los Angeles on May 14, 2013. The media mogul died on August 12 at the age of 97. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Trini Lopez
Trini Lopez (L) rehearses with Dutch violist and conductor Andre Rieu in Lopez's studio in Maastricht, The Netherlands, on February 22, 2013. Lopez died on August 11 of complications from COVID-19 at the age of 83. Photo by Marcel Van Hoorn/EPA
Gen. Brent Scowcroft
Gen. Brent Scowcroft addresses the audience during the Freedom Challenge Dinner in Berlin on November 8, 2009. The former national security advisor, who served for two presidents, died on August 7 at the age of 95. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
John Hume
President Bill Clinton (L) meets meets with John Hume in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 17, 2000. Hume, a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate for his work bringing peace to Northern Ireland, died on August 3, 2020 at the age of 83. Photo by William Vasta/The White House
Wilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley arrives for the premiere of "Did You Hear About the Morgans?" in New York City on December 14, 2009. The actor, best known for "The Natural," and "Cocoon," died on August 2, 2020, at the age of 85. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
Herman Cain
Former republican Presidential candidate Herman Cain speaks at the Southern GOP Leadership Conference in Charleston, S.C., on January 19, 2012. The politican died after battling coronavirus on July 30 at the age of 74. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
John Saxon
John Saxon is on set seen in "The Plunderers" in 1960. The actor, known for his roles in "Enter the Dragon," and "Nightmare on Elm Street," died on July 26 at the age of 83. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Regis Philbin
Regis Philbin (L) and wife Joy Philbin arrive at the New York Spring Spectacular in New York City on March 26, 2015. The longtime television personality died on July 25 at the age of 88. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Rep. John Lewis
Civil Rights icon Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., prepares to pay his respects to Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., who lies in state within Statuary Hall during a memorial ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on October 24, 2019. Lewis died July 17 at the age of 80. File Photo by Melina Mara/UPI
Rev. C.T. Vivian
Rev. Cordy Tindell "C.T." Vivian (L) receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 20, 2013. The civil rights leader, known for being the confidante of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died on July 17 at the age of 95. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Grant Imahara
Grant Imahara speaks on a panel at the Phoenix Comicon at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix on May 24, 2013. The engineer and television host, best known for hosting "MythBusters," died on July 13 at the age of 49. Photo by Gage Skidmore/Flickr
Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera attends the Race To Erase MS gala in Beverly Hills, Calif., on April 15, 2016. The actress, best known for her role as Santana Lopez in "Glee," was reported missing and was later pronounced dead at the age of 33 after her body was discovered in Lake Piru on July 13. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Kelly Preston
Kelly Preston arrives at a photocall for the film "Gotti" during the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 15, 2018. The actress, known for her roles in "Jerry Maguire," and "Addicted to Love," as well as her marriage to John Travolta, died after a two-year battle with breast cancer on July 13 at the age of 57. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
Charlie Daniels
Charlie Daniels performs during the CMA Music Festival in Nashville on June 9, 2013. The singer and fiddler died on July 6 at the age of 83 from a stroke. Photo by Terry Wyatt/UPI
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone, winner for Best Original Score for "The Hateful Eight," appears backstage at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on February 28, 2016. The Oscar-winning composer, also known for his score of "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," died on July 6 after complications from a fall at the age of 91. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Nick Cordero
Nick Cordero poses on the red carpet at the Tony Awards in New York City on June 8, 2014. The Broadway actor, known for
Waitress" and "Rock of Ages," died on July 5 after months of battling coronavirus complications at the age of 41. Photo by Jason Szenes/EPA
Hugh Downs
Hugh Downs listens during a live radio broadcast at Powell Symphony Hall, in St. Louis on May 3, 2000. Downs, the longtime host of "Today" and "20/20," died on July 2 at the age of 99. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner arrives at the Directors Guild of America Awards in Los Angeles on January 30, 2010. The comedian and actor, known for creating "The Dick Van Dyke Show," died on June 30 at the age of 98. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Eddie Kasko
Former St. Louis Cardinals Eddie Kasko is seen in 1957. The All-Star infielider, manager, and executive died on June 24 at the age of 88. Photo courtesy of Jay Publishing/Wikimedia Commons
Joel Schumacher
Director Joel Schumacher arrives for the screening of "Trespass" during the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on September 14, 2011. The director, also known for "St. Elmo's Fire," and "The Lost Boys," died June 22 at the age of 80 after a year battling cancer. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
Ian Holm
Ian Holm attends the premiere of "The Duchess" in London on September 3, 2008. The actor, best known for his portrayal as Bilbo Baggins in "The Lord of the Rings," died on June 19 from Parkinson's at from the age of 88. Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI
Jean Kennedy Smith
Jean Kennedy Smith arrives for the Williamstown Theatre Festival Gala in New York City on November 13, 2006. Smith, a former ambassador to Ireland and the last-surviving sibling of President John F. Kennedy, died on June 18 at the age of 92. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
William S. Sessions
Former FBI Directors William S. Sessions (C), William H. Webster (L) and Louis Freeh attend an event at the National Building Museum to commemorate the FBI's 100th Anniversary in Washington on July 17, 2008. Sessions, who led the agency from 1987 to 1993, died of congestive heart failure on June 12 at the age of 90. File Photo by Patrick D. McDermott/UPI
Claudell Washington
Claudell Washington, of the New York Yankees, hits the ball in the first game of a doubleheader against the Seattle Mariners at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 19, 1988. Washington, a two-time All-Star and World Series winner, died from a battle with prostate cancer on June 11 at the age of 65. Photo by RickDikeman/Wikimedia Commons
Paul Rochester
Paul Rochester, shown in 1968, helped the New York Jets win their only Vince Lombardi Trophy in 1969 and played 10 seasons in the AFL from 1960 through 1969. The defensive lineman died in early June at the age of 81. Photo courtesy of the New York Jets
Donald "Reche" Caldwell Jr.
New England Patriots wide receiver Reche Caldwell runs for a 15-yard touchdown reception against the New York Jets in Foxboro, Mass., on November 12, 2006. The former wideout was ambushed during an attempted robbery and killed in his hometown, Tampa, Fla., on June 7 at the age of 41. Photo by Katie McMahon/UPI
Wes Unseld
Former Washington Bullet and Hall of Fame basketball player Wes Unseld (R) attends a press conference in Beijing on September 8, 2009. Unseld, known for being the second NBA player to receive NBA MVP and Rookie of the Year, died on June 2 at the age of 74. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Christo
Artist Christo stands in front of his artwork "The London Mastaba" built on the Serpentine Lake in London on June 18, 2018. The artist, known for wrapping world landmarks, died on June 1 at the age of 84. Photo by Andy Rain/EPA-EFE
Larry Kramer
Larry Kramer (R) arrives on the red carpet at the "The Normal Heart" screening in New York City on May 12, 2014. The author and AIDS activist died from pneumonia on May 27 at the age of 84. Photo by Dennis Van Tine/UPI
Richard Herd
Richard Herd is seen here at a convention in Utrecht, Netherlands, on September 23, 2005. The actor known for roles in "Seinfeld," and "Get Out," died from cancer-related causes on May 27 at the age of 87. Photo by Uja3000/Wikimedia Commons
Jerry Sloan
Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan has words for an official during play against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., on January 30, 2011. The coach, a former two-time All-Star NBA player, died due to complications from Parkinson's disease on May 22 at the age of 78. The Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
Ken Osmond
Actor Ken Osmond poses for a publicity photo, circa 1962. The actor known for his role as Eddie Haskell in "Leave it to Beaver," died on May 18 at the age of 76. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Phyllis George
Phyllis George (L) and George Will converse during a book sale at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on November 14, 2002. George, known for co-hosting "NFL Today" and "Candid Camera," died on May 16 from a blood disorder at the age of 70. Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg/UPI
Lynn Shelton
Lynn Shelton attends the Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on February 8, 2020. The director, known for films "Humpday" and "Your Sister's Sister," died on May 16 from a blood disorder at the age of 54. Photo Jim Ruymen/UPI
Fred Willard
Fred Willard attends the premiere of "Fifty Shades of Black" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live in Los Angeles on January 26, 2016. The actor died May 15 at the age of 86. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Franklin "Pepper" Rodgers
Franklin "Pepper" Rodgers was named vice president of football operations for the Washington Redskins at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va., on December 4, 2000. The former executive and coach died on May 15 at the age of 88. Photo by Roger L. Wollenberg/UPI
Jerry Stiller
Jerry Stiller is interviewed at the Family Television Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., on November 30, 2005. The actor and comedian, known for his roles in "Seinfeld" and "The King of Queens," died on May 11, 2020 at the age of 92. Photo by Phil McCarten/UPI
Little Richard
Little Richard performs during a rehearsal for A Capitol Fourth concert on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on July 3, 2011. The rock 'n' roll icon died May 9 at the age of 87. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch
Roy Horn
Roy Horn (R) and Siegfried Fischbacher appear October 3, 2003, on an ad at the Mirage in Las Vegas. Horn died May 8 at the age of 75 from complications from the coronavirus. File Photo by Roger Williams/UPI
Don Shula
Former coach Don Shula presents the inaugural Don Shula NFL Coach of the Year Award to Ray Seals of Houston's Madison High School during a press conference in Dallas, Texas on February 4, 2011. The winningest coach of NFL history died on May 4 at the age of 90. Photo by Ian Halperin/UPI
Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan arrives at the Academy Awards in Hollywood on February 22, 2009. Khan, known for his role in "Slumdog Millionaire," died of a colon infection after battling cancer at the age of 53. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Shirley Knight
Shirley Knight arrives on the red carpet at the Rome Film Festival in Rome on October 22, 2007. The actress, known for her roles in "As Good As It Gets" and "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," died of natural causes on April 22. She was 83. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
Brian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy holds up an orchid given to him during their opening night curtain call bows for the Broadway production of "Long Days Journey into Night" in New York City on May 6, 2003. The actor died from cardiac arrest on April 15 at the age of 81. Photo by Ezio Petersen/UPI
Phyllis Lyon
Phyllis Lyon (R) and her wife, Del Martin, cut a wedding cake after being married by Mayor Gavin Newsom in the mayors office in San Francisco on June 16, 2008. Lyon, known as a pioneer of same-sex marriage in California, died on April 10 at the age of 95. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI
Linda Tripp
Linda Tripp heads to her fourth appearance before the Grand Jury at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Court House, on July 9, 1998. The former White House secretary, known for presenting recordings of Monica Lewinsky disclosing her relationship with President Bill Clinton, died on April 8 at the age of 70. Photo by Robert Visser/UPI
John Prine
John Prine arrives for the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 10, 2019. The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter died from coronavirus complications on April 7 at the age of 73. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Shirley Douglas
Shirley Douglas (L) cuddles her son Kiefer Sutherland after a star unveiling ceremony inducting Sutherland into Canada's Walk of Fame on June 5, 2005 in Toronto. The actress, known for "Lolita" and "Dead Ringers," died of non-coronavirus-related pneumonia on April 5 at the age of 86. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI
Bobby Mitchell
Left to right, past Hall of Fame inductees Leroy Kelly, Bobby Mitchell, and Jim Brown help Cleveland Browns Gene Hickerson on stage at the Enshrinement Ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on August 4, 2007. Mitchell, the first African American player to suit up for the Washington Redskins, died on April 5 at the age of 84. Photo Stephen M.Gross/UPI
Ellis Marsalis
New Orleans jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr. performs at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans on April 29, 2012. The musician died from coronavirus complications on April 1 at the age of 85. Photo by Skip Bolen/EPA-EPE
Adam Schlesinger
Adam Schlesinger of the band Fountains of Wayne performs at the Virgin Festival at Pimlico Raceway in Baltimore on August 4, 2007. The bassist died on April 1 from coronavirus complications at the age of 52. Photo by Alexis C. Glenn/UPI
Bill Withers
Bill Withers arrives on the red carpet at the ASCAP 100 Centennial Awards in New York City on November 17, 2014. The soul singer, known for "Ain't No Sunshine" and "Lean on Me," died from heart complications on March 30 at the age of 81. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Sen. Tom Coburn
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on June 3, 2014. The former lawmaker died March 28 at the age of 72. File Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Joseph Lowery
Rev. Joseph Lowery makes remarks in front of the Lincoln Memorial to mark the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King's " I Have a Dream" speech August 24, 2013, in Washington, D.C. The civil rights leader died March 27 at the age of 98. File photo by Mike Theiler/UPI
Jimmy "Toy Cannon" Wynn
Former Houston Astros All-Star Jimmy "Toy Cannon" Wynn delivers an open-air service for the Salvation Army on Main Street in Cooperstown, N.Y., on July 30, 2006. The outfielder died on March 27 at the age of 78. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Fred "Curly" Neal
Harlem Globetrotters Fred "Curly" Neal, shown in this April 4, 2008 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, died on March 26 at the age of 77. Known for his flashy dribbling skills, Neal played in more than 6,000 games over 22 years for the Globetrotters. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Mark Blum
Left to right, Mark Blum, Rosanna Arquette, Aidan Quinn and Susan Seidelman arrive for the 25th Anniversary Screening of "Desperately Seeking Susan" in New York on September 23, 2010. Mark Blum, who recently starred in "You" and "Succession," died on March 27 from coronavirus complications at the age of 69. File Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
Terrence McNally
Terrence McNally arrives for the Dramatists Guild Fund's 50th Anniversary Gala at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York on June 3, 2012. The Tony-winning playwright, known for "Ragtime" and "Master Class," died on March 24 from coronavirus complications at the age of 81. Photo by Laura Cavanaugh/UPI
Manu Dibango
Manu Dibango performs at the Les Escales Festival in Saint-Nazaire, France, on July 26, 2019. The Cameroonian musician died on March 24 from COVID-19 at the age of 86. Photo by Selbymay/Wikimedia Commons
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers performs at the Hammersmith Apollo in London on April 3, 2009. The country music icon known for his "Islands in the Stream" duet with Dolly Parton died on March 20 at the age of 81. Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI
Al Worden
Al Worden served as the command module pilot for Apollo 15 in 1971, the fourth lunar landing mission and the first to use a lunar rover. The astronaut died on March 18 at the age of 88. Photo courtesy of NASA
Roger Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) and his uncle and trainer former champion Roger Mayweather approach the weigh in stand for Floyd Mayweather's fight with Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas on September 18, 2009. Roger Mayweather died on March 17 at the age of 58 after a long battle with diabetes and other health issues. Photo by Roger Williams/UPI
Lyle Waggoner
Actor Lyle Waggoner of "Wonder Woman" stands for a publicity photo for the film in 1976. The actor known for his roles in "Wonder Woman" and "The Carol Burnett Show" died on March 17 at the age of 84. Photo courtesy of ABC Studios/Wikimedia Commons
Max Von Sydow
Max Von Sydow arrives on the red carpet before the screening of the film "The BFG" at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 14, 2016. The actor, known for his roles in "The Exorcist" and "Game of Thrones," died on March 8 at the age of 90. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar
Former United Nations Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar is seen with wife Marcela on January 1, 1982, at the start of his tenure in the post, which would last for 10 years. The secretary who presided over multiple international crises during his tenure died on March 5 at the age of 100. Photo courtesy of John Isaac/United Nations
James Lipton
Talk show host James Lipton attends the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on September 10, 2016. The "Inside the Actors Studio" host died on March 2 at age 93. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Jack Welch
Former chairman and CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch attends a forum with business leaders hosted in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on February 3, 2017. The businessman died on March 2 at age 84. Photo by Michael Reynolds/EPA
Hosni Mubarak
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak meets with U.S. President Barack Obama in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on August 18, 2009. Mubarak held office for 30 years before resigning amid an uprising in 2011. He died on February 25 at age 91. Pool Photo by Dennis Brack/UPI
Katherine Johnson
NASA research mathematician Katherine Johnson is photographed at her desk at Langley Research Center in 1966. Portrayed in "Hidden Figures," Johnson calculated the path for American's first space mission and the first moon landing. She died February 24, 2020 at age 101. UPI File Photo
Ja'Net Dubois
Ja'net Dubois (L) of "Good Times" appears backstage after the show was honored with the Impact Award at the TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 19, 2006. The actress died on February 18, 2020, at the age of 74. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Jason Davis
Jason Davis attends the "Recess: School's Out" premiere in Hollywood in 2001. The voice actor died on February 16 at age 35. Photo by Russ Einhorn/UPI
Lynn Cohen
Cast member Lynn Cohen attends the premiere of "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" in Los Angeles on November 18, 2013. The actress died on February 15 at age 86. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Orson Bean
Orson Bean and his wife, actress Alley Mills, arrive for the premiere of "Equalizer 2" at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on July 17, 2018. Bean died on February 7, at age 91. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas attends his son Michael's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles on November 6, 2018. One of the last actors of Hollywood's Golden Age, Douglas died on February 5 at age 103. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
John Andretti
John Andretti walks to his car on pit road prior to the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on July 4, 2009. Andretti, versatile race-car driver and nephew of Mario Andretti died from a battle with colon cancer at the age of 56 on January 30, 2020. Photo by Michael Bush/UPI
Kobe and Gianna Bryant
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, his wife Vanessa (L) and their daughters Natalia (2-R) and Gianna (R) attend the premiere of "A Wrinkle in Time" on Feb. 26, 2018 in Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif., on January 26. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Jim Lehrer
Longtime television news host Jim Lehrer receives a Lifetime Achievement award from the Press Club of St. Louis on February 21, 2018. The PBS NewsHour co-founder died on Thursday at the age of 85. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Rocky Johnson
Actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (C) hugs his mother Ata Johnson and father, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler, Rocky Johnson, during a hand and footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on May 19, 2015. Rocky Johnson, also known as Wayde Douglas Bowles, died on January 15, 2020, at the age of 75. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Don Larsen
Don Larsen tips his hat at Yankee Stadium before the New York Yankees play the Baltimore Orioles in the final game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 21, 2008. The Yankees pitcher is the only person in history to throw a perfect game in a World Series. He died on January 1, 2020, at the age 90. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Nick Gordon
Nick Gordon (R) stands with his girlfriend, Bobbi Kristina Brown, at the premiere of "Sparkle" in Los Angeles on August 16, 2012. Gordon died on January 1, 2020, due to a drug overdose at the age of 30. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
David Stern
NBA commissioner David Stern attends an NBA preseason game in Paris on October 6, 2010. The former commissioner died on January 1, 2020, at the age of 77. Photo by David Silpa/UPI
