Bob Carr (1943–2024), longtime Michigan congressman

Bob Carr was a longtime U.S. congressman from Michigan who stood against the Vietnam War in the 1970s, plusadvocated for transportation funding and cancer research.

“Sweet” Charles Sherrell (1943–2023), bassist for James Brown 

“Sweet” Charles Sherrell was a bassist in band in the late 1960s and early 1970s, playing on hits including “Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud.” 

Peter Straub (1943–2022), top horror novelist & Stephen King coauthor

Peter Straub was an award-winning author of horror novels including "Ghost Story," who cowrote “The Talisman” and “Black House” with Stephen King.

Vangelis (1943–2022), Oscar-winning composer of ‘Chariots of Fire’

Vangelis was an electronic music pioneer who composed the scores for the films ‘Chariots of Fire’ and ‘Blade Runner.’

Jimmy Wang Yu (1943–2022), pioneering martial arts actor

Jimmy Wang Yu was a Taiwanese actor who starred in classic martial arts movies including “One-Armed Swordsman” and “The Chinese Boxer.”

Alan Kalter (1943–2021), “Late Show with David Letterman” announcer

Alan Kalter was the longtime announcer for “Late Show with David Letterman.”

Frank Shankwitz (1943–2021), Make-A-Wish Foundation cofounder

Frank Shankwitz was a former Arizona Highway Patrol officer who co-founded the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Conchata Ferrell (1943–2020), Berta on 'Two and a Half Men'

Conchata Ferrell starred as the wisecracking housekeeper Berta for all 12 seasons of the hit sitcom 'Two and a Half Men.'

Sam McBratney (1943–2020), children’s author of “Guess How Much I Love You”

Sam McBratney was an Irish author of books for children and adults, best known for the children’s bestseller “Guess How Much I Love You.”

Winston Groom (1943–2020), ‘Forrest Gump’ author

Winston Groom was an author best known for his novel ‘Forrest Gump’ which was0aadaptedainto a popular movie starring Tom Hanks.aa

Kevin Dobson (1943–2020), starred in “Kojak,” “Knots Landing”

Kevin Dobson was an actor best known for his roles in “Kojak” and “Knots Landing.”

Mike Curtis (1943–2020), former Baltimore Colts star

Mike Curtis was a former star linebacker for the Baltimore Colts who had a key interception in their Super Bowl V win over Dallas.

Lee May (1943 - 2017), Cincinnati Reds slugger

Slugger was a 3-time MLB All-Star…

A Look at Lynn Redgrave

Lynn Redgrave was a beloved member of one of our favorite acting families.

Bobby Fischer: 43 Facts

Chess master Bobby Fischer was born today in 1943. Here are 43 facts you might not know about him and the “Match of the Century” that made him famous.