Bernie Worrell (1944–2016), Parliament-Funkadelic keyboardist

Bernie Worrell, a founding member of Parliament-Funkadelic, died June 24, 2016 of stage 4 lung cancer according to his wife, Judie Worrell. He was 72.

Michael Angelis (2020), “Thomas the Tank Engine” narrator

Michael Angelis was a British actor best known for narrating the children’s television series “Thomas the Tank Engine.”

Mike Mitchell (1944–2021), “Louie Louie” guitarist with the Kingsmen

Mike Mitchell was the guitarist for the Kingsmen, best known for playing the iconic solo on the 1963 hit song “Louie Louie.”

Len Goodman (1944–2023), Dancing with the Stars judge 

Len Goodman was a ballroom dancer and instructor best known for his long tenure as a judge on “Dancing with the Stars” and “Strictly Come Dancing.” 

Bob Sheridan (1944–2023), commentator who was the Voice of Boxing

“Colonel” Bob Sheridan was a boxing and MMA commentator who broadcast more than 10,000 fights for radio and television and was called the “Voice of Boxing.” 

Nguyá»…n Phíº Trọng (1944–2024), former president of Vietnam

Nguyá»…n Phíº Trọng was the president of Vietnam from 2018 to 2021 and the long-serving general secretary of the country’s ruling Communist Party.

Mike Brewer (1944–2024), One Toke Over the Line singer

Mike Brewer was half of the folk-rock duo Brewer & Shipley, best known for their 1971 hit song, “One Toke Over the Line.”