Jed Allan (1935–2019), soap opera star

Jed Allan was an actor known for his starring roles on soap operas. He played attorney Don Craig on “Days of our Lives” for 14 years, C.C. Capwell on “Santa Barbara,” and had a recurring role as Rush Sanders, the father of Ian Ziering’s character Steve, on “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

Oscar Chavez (1935–2020), popular Mexican protest singer

Oscar Chavez was one of the most well-known protest singers in Mexico. He was known for his folk style songs such as “La Casita” which took on Mexico’s political corruption.  

Johnny Pacheco (1935–2021), musician who helped popularize salsa music

Johnny Pacheco was a musician who co-founded Fania Records, where he helped create salsa music and bring it into the mainstream.

Sam Lay (1935–2022), legendary Chicago blues drummer

Sam Lay was a legendary Chicago blues drummer who played with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

Adam Wade (1935–2022), singer, actor, and pioneering game show host

Adam Wade was a singer and actor, as well as the first Black game show host in U.S. TV history.

Burt Metcalfe (1935–2022), producer of TV series “M*A*S*H”

Burt Metcalfe was a producer all 11 seasons of the classic TV sitcom “M*A*S*H.”

M. Emmet Walsh (1935–2024), character actor with over 200 credits 

M. Emmet Walsh was a character actor with over 200 film credits, including roles in “Blade Runner,” “The Jerk,” “Fletch,” “Raising Arizona,” and “Knives Out.”