Don Wert (1938–2024), World Series-winning Detroit Tiger

Don Wert was a third baseman for the Detroit Tigers throughout the 1960s, going to the All-Star Game and winning the World Series in 1968.

Dick Rutan (1938–2024), first pilot to fly non-stop around the world

Dick Rutan was a pilot who, in 1986, became one of the first two pilots to circumnavigate the globe in a non-stop flight without refueling.

Bert Newton (1938–2021), legendary Australian TV host

Bert Newton was an Australian TV legend known for hosting shows including “Good Morning Australia” and the Logie Awards.

Diana Rigg (1938–2020), played Emma Peel in TV’s “The Avengers”

Diana Rigg was an actress best known for playing the tough, smart, and stylish spy Emma Peel in TV’s “The Avengers” from 1965 to 1968. Rigg also portrayed the Queen of Thorns, Olenna Tyrell, in “Game of Thrones.”

Paul Rochester (1938–2020), member of Jets’ Super Bowl-winning team

Paul “Rocky” Rochester was a defensive tackle on the New York Jets’ Super-Bowl-winning team in 1969.

Brian Dennehy (1938–2020), "Tommy Boy" and "Ratatouille" star

Brian Dennehy was the beloved character actor who starred in "Tommy Boy," "Ratatouille," and "Silverado."

Bill Withers (1938–2020), legendary soul singer & songwriter

Bill Withers was a legendary and musician known for the hit songs “Lean on Me,” “Ain’t No Sunshine,” and “Use Me.”

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.

William H. T. Bush (1938 - 2018), brother and uncle to presidents

William H. T. Bush, a wealthy investor and the brother and uncle of presidents, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, according to The Associated Press. He was 79.

Janet Reno (1938 - 2016), former U.S. attorney general

The former United States attorney general who served under President Bill Clinton died Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease.

Bonnie Brown (1938 - 2016), singer with the Browns

Bonnie Brown, member of country music vocal group The Browns, died of complications from lung cancer on July 16, 2016, according to multiple news sources. She was 77.

Natalie Wood in the News

Fans were shocked when Hollywood leading ladyNatalie Wood died in 1981 in a mysterious drowning accident. Three decades later her name was much in the news.