Otis Davis (1932–2024), two-time gold medal-winning runner

Otis Davis was a track and field athlete who won two Olympic gold medals for the United States in the 1960 Rome games.

Richard Simmons (1948–2024), physical fitness superstar

Richard Simmons was a TV physical fitness instructor who led the 1980s trend of aerobics classes with such popular exercise videos as “Sweatin’ to the Oldies.”

Drew Gordon (1990–2024), former Philadelphia 76ers forward

Drew Gordon was a power forward with such basketball teams as the Philadelphia 76ers, as well as the older brother of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon. 

Frank Ryan (1936–2024), led the Browns to an NFL title 

Frank Ryan was a three-time Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL who led the Cleveland Browns to their most recent title in 1964, before retiring to become a mathematician and creator of the first electric voting system utilized by the U.S. Congress.

Magoo (1973–2023), rapper with Timbaland

Magoo was a rapper who collaborated with celebrated rapper and producer Timothy “Timbaland” Mosley as the duo Timbaland & Magoo.

Seán Keane (1946–2023), fiddle player for The Chieftains 

Seán Keane was a fiddle player for the Irish folk band The Chieftains and a virtuoso musician who helped keep the traditional musical legacy of his native Ireland alive.

Gordon Pinsent (1930–2023), prolific Canadian actor

Gordon Pinsent was a Canadian actor known for movies and TV shows including “Away from Her” and “The Red Green Show.”

Paul Silas (1943–2022), three-time NBA champion  

Paul Silas was a 3-time NBA champion and a head coach who was the first NBA coach of LeBron James.

Christine McVie (1943–2022), Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter

Christine McVie was a vocalist, songwriter, and keyboardist for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Fleetwood Mac.

Wilko Johnson (1947–2022), Dr. Feelgood guitarist

Wilko Johnson was a musician and actor who was the guitarist for the British pub rock band Dr. Feelgood and played an executioner in “Game of Thrones.”  

Marilyn Loden (1946–2022), coined the phrase “glass ceiling”

Marilyn Loden was a diversity advocate who coined the phrase “glass ceiling” and successfully fought for U.S. Navy women to serve on submarines.

Chucky Thompson (1968–2021), acclaimed hip hop and R&B producer

Chucky Thompson was a hip-hop and R&B producer who worked with artists including the Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige.

Monte Hellman (1929–2021), “Two-Lane Blacktop” director

Monte Hellman was a director whose cult classic films include “Two-Lane Blacktop.”

Natalie Desselle Reid (1967–2020), starred in 'B.A.P.S.'

Natalie Desselle Reid was a comic actor known for roles in "B.A.P.S." and "Madea's Big Happy Family."

Ron Fairly (1938–2019), former MLB player

Ron Fairly wasa longtime Major League Baseball player and broadcaster. He won three World Series with the Dodgers and was a two-time All-Star. Fairly played first base and in theoutfield, hitting 215home runs during a 21-year MLB career with the Dodgers, Expos, Cardinals, Acas, Blue Jays, and Angels. He was the only MLB player to play for two Canadian franchises during their inaugural seasons, the Expos and Blue Jays, and the only player to make an All-Star team for both clubs. After his playing career, he became a baseball broadcaster, announcing for the Angels and the Giants before settling into a 14-year stint as announcer for the Seattle Mariners until his retirement in 2006.

Dennis Day (1942–2018), Original Disney Mouseketeer

Dennis Day was one of the original Mouseketeers, appearing on Disney's "The Mickey Mouse Club" during its first two seasons from 1955 through 1957.

Nathan Lee Ramsey (1941 - 2019), former Philadelphia Eagles defensive back

Nathan Lee Ramsey was a star defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles. He led the team in interceptions in 1964 and 1965 and still ranks number 13 in career interceptions for the franchise. Ramsey played for Indiana University in college and then for the Eagles for 10 seasons. He finished his career with the New Orleans Saints.

Tom Benson (1927 – 2018), owner of the New Orleans Saints

Benson’s team won the Super Bowl in 2009…

Jay Thomas (1948 - 2017), actor on Cheers, Murphy Brown

Actor known for recurring roles on “Cheers” and “Murphy Brown”…

Dave Semenko (1957 - 2017), Stanley Cup champ with Oilers

Former Edmonton Oilers winger known as Wayne Gretzky’s on-ice bodyguard…

Jimmy LaFave (1955 - 2017), singer and songwriter

Americana singer-songwriter was known for the “Red Dirt” sound…

Charlie Murphy (1959–2017), Chappelle's Show comedian

Charlie Murphy, a comedian known for his work on "Chappelle's Show" who was Eddie Murphy’s older brother, died Wednesday, April 12, 2017, of leukemia, according to multiple news sources. He was 57.

Pat Woodell (1944–2015), Petticoat Junction star

Actress Pat Woodell, who starred as one of the sisters on the 1960s sitcom "Petticoat Junction", died Sept. 29 at her home in Fallbrook, California, according to the Associated Press. She was 71.